Fourth graders identify flowers as symbols in art forms. They focus on the Victorian era and create their own flower design for use in visual art or literary forms.

Young scholars investigate how natural dyes from plants was an expression of Native American cultures. They examine objects dyed from natural sources, conduct Internet research, and create their own dyes using various plant sources.

Pupils examine the Iowa state quarter and discuss things they value. They draw a picture of something they value and then practice identifying the values of coins.

Students learn how to be a philanthropist. In this community lesson plan, students define words associated with philanthropy. Students read Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and discuss the problem and how it was solved. Students...

Students participate in a read aloud of the poem, "My Body" then perform several different movement activities such as a finger play, a letter dance, and a body puzzle. They then create a drawing of their body using a prepared outline.

Young scholars plan for a service project. In this service activity, students determine the materials they will need to complete their service project. Young scholars discuss possible trade flows into the United States.

Fifth graders research the Underground Railroad. In this Underground Railroad lesson plan, 5th graders start a KWL chart about the Underground Railroad. Students use a map to locate slavery areas and free states. Students view a...

Students watch a demonstration on how to make easy-bias covered curves. Using that information, they practice making their own with different types of materials. They share their creations with the class to end the instructional activity.

Students listen to teacher read alouds of books that include facts about Thanksgiving. They discuss what they are thankful for and share this discussion with another class through e-mail.

Students are introduced to the proper way to make presentation boards. Individually, they use the elements of design to make a presentation board for one room and create a legend. To end the lesson, they present their boards to the class.