Learners explore elements of American folktales and tall tales. For this literature lesson, students read examples of American folktales and tall tales and prepare a monologue or news report to present to the class based on their readings.

Students explore animal lifestyles by researching their characteristics. In this animal habitat lesson, students read the story Over in the Jungle and analyze the animal illustrations in the book. Students create clay animal characters...

Students observe a dance interpretation about Harriet Tubman. In this art/social studies lesson, students explore how their emotions can be expressed through movement and create their own dance or dramatic interpretation.

Students listen to the first couple chapters in the book, Missing May by Cynthia Rylant and then sketch or write about a character or the setting, using words and phrases from the book as guides. They then discuss the chapters using the...

Students comprehend how to produce this pronunciation feature, notice the spellings, hear the sounds, produce them correctly when thinking about it, and practice correct pronunciation to be comprehended by others. They work with a...

Students explain how zoo-plankton have an impact on the global process.  In this ocean zoo-plankton activity students calculate carbon flux and plankton densities. 

Students practice using a dichotomous key. In this classification instructional activity, students read an article about scientific exploration and identification of new species. They use a dichotomous key to identify objects and create...

Learners explore practical problems that are related to scuba diving.  In this oxygen instructional activity students complete a lab activity. 

Learners explore how different species thrive.  In this speciation lesson students research and complete a lab activity.

Students discover the methods scientists use to investigate Oceanic habitats.  In this oceanography lesson, students utilize the Internet to identify deep sea submersibles and how they help scientists study the Charleston Bump....

Students examine American humor and character through analysis of works by Mark Twain. In this cross curricular lesson, students develop a definition of American humor and determine how and why some consider Twain the 'first truly...

Students explain in their own words how radios work. In this technology lesson plan, students discuss the importance of radio today. They differentiate AM and FM bands.

In this reading clocks learning exercise, students use the three parts of the time puzzle that is shaped like a wrist watch. Students use the watches to practice telling time.

Students research the states, gathering information and creating questions and answers. They play a form of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? using the student-generated questions and answers.

Fifth graders, using HyperStudio or PowerPoint, select the ten most important events that happened in the 1950s.

Students examine the positions of the nine planets in respect to our solar system and explain the unique characteristics of each planet.

Students explore and discuss significance of what happened to the world on 9-11-01, and create a paper quilt.

Students examine reasons for immigration to America, including economic, political, and religious considerations, and conduct research to determine immigration history of students' families and compare reasons other groups have come to...

Students explore the relationships between fractions, decimals, and percents in a real-world context. They examine examples of percents from magazines and newspapers, and create posters that depict the use of percents in articles and...

Second graders use symmetry to create their own small quilt squares. They attach all of the squares to create a large class quilt.

Fifth graders, in groups, create a short skit that shows how body systems work together.

Learners discuss different styles of stained glass painting. They sketch a design, fill it in with tempera paint as a resist and pour India Ink in the unpainted areas. They wash off excess ink to reveal color. They assess their artwork.

Students research and describe various locations around the world using five fundamental themes of geography.

Third graders grasp the difficult concept of using quotations. This instructional activity uses a hands-on approach to assist students in mastering this skill in a fun and easy way! This clever instructional activity has students use...