Second graders use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast buttons after listening to the story, A Lost Button.

Fifth graders read the novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH." They discuss the various characters in the book, and the different types of conflict that take place within the book. They also research owls and rats to make comparisons...

Students consider the need for term limits. In this U.S. government instructional activity, students read selected articles about the pros and cons of term limits. Students then survey their class regarding their opinion of term limits....

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read acts 1-4 of Arthur Miller's The Crucible and then respond to 58 short answer questions based on the reading selection.

For this chapter 16 of The Giver worksheet, learners complete a chart, filling in the emotional reactions of and changes the main character undergoes during particular scenes of the story.

Students discover why the human body needs food in order to survive. In groups, they analyze advertising for the foods they eat the most and try to identify the nutritional value of them as well. They complete a worksheet showing them...

Students research the first female reporters. In this Women's History Month instructional activity, students discuss Nelly Bly and write a news story about a school issue.

Young scholars compile a list of 10 desirable traits for working with others. They evaluate the traits that are necessary for specific jobs and describe them in work settings.

Students discover more about conducting genealogical research on the challenges that their ancestors and others experienced during their immigration to Canada and their migration within Canada. They engage in a variety of creative...

Second graders create a t-chart about the healthy and unhealthy characteristics in relationships. They discuss elements they should look for in a friend. They are read books to identify these elements.

Students create a glyph (a symbol or icon) that represents who they are, and read the glyphs of others to explain the glyphs' data.

Students work to improve their oral expression while reading aloud. They read and record an entire story with a partner and listen to the playback of the readings. They evaluate their expressive language using a given checklist.

Young scholars simulate the conditions which occur in a soil aggregate. They explain how IPM affects the environment. They identify the cast of characteristics to develop their aggregate.

Students explore performing arts by participating in a role-play activity. In this storytelling lesson plan, students utilize their physical expressions to particpate in a pantomime performance. Students evaluate performances in their...

Learners create their own foil of themselves. They list characteristics of themselves on a sheet of paper and write the opposite of those on the other half of the sheet. They use aluminum foil to create a person to represent their "foil".

Fourth graders discuss censorship/banned books. They select and read one banned book. They conduct research to find the pro and con positions on the book. They present the book to the class.

First graders creating mouse attached to a helium balloon, and dance around to the sound of some fun music.

Young scholars examine the hunting and gathering aspects of the Washoe culture. They are assigned roles, and participate in a simulation of surviving through the seasons by competing for food with other people and tribes.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read an article about different breeds of dogs and service dogs. Students answer reading comprehension questions about the article.

Students explore the basis of Iago's persuasive power by analyzing Shakespeare's use of rhetoric and figurative language. In this Othello instructional activity, students analyze Iago's rhetoric in monologues and dialogues with other...

Students define propaganda and give examples from the mass media. In this propaganda lesson, students review examples of propaganda and then research versions of it in the mass media.

Students explore internet safety. In this cyber safety lesson plan, students gain information on how to choose safe websites. Students get tips on what types of information is safe to share on the internet and things to be aware of.

Students examine speech difficulties by reading a children's book in class. In this children's literature instructional activity, students read the story Hooway for Wodney the Wat, and analyze the characters, story and the bullying that...

Learners consider when, and if, they should share information about themselves over the internet. In this online safety lesson, students view the show "Hector's World." They then discuss how to use caution, unsafe feelings, and the help...