Students create videos about students in their classroom. In this self-expression instructional activity, students use videos to give voice to students who are reluctant or can't participate. Students listen to several books and generate...

Students identify the characteristics of trickster tales. In this literary genres lesson, students read trickster tales from Africa and create a clay model of a trickster character. Students design a "wanted" poster with a...

Third graders study the life cycle of the butterfly. In this life cycle instructional activity, 3rd graders observe caterpillars in their classrooms. Students put the caterpillars in butterfly habitats and photograph them at each stage...

Students interpret figurative language.  In this language lesson, students are read the poem "I Love the Look of Words" by Maya Angelou and are to find examples of hyperbole and personification in the poem.  Students then...

Fifth graders gain knowledge about Mars and Earth. In this compare and contrast lesson, 5th graders use visual representations of the solar system to observe the characteristics of the planets. Students read fiction and nonfiction...

Students determine the amount of trash a teenager produces. In this environmental lesson, students use a garbage bag to collect trash during a twenty-four hour period. Students weigh their bags at the end of the twenty-four hours.

Learners grow bacteria. In this bacteria growth instructional activity, students allow bacteris to incubate for 2-3 days. The teacher uses a document camera to show how to remove the bacteria from the plate. Learners remove a small...

Students analyze objects by one or more attributes. In this sorting lesson, students use manipulatives and string or yarn to create a sorting game. Students read books and items from the classroom to sort. 

Students explore patterns.  In this patterns geometry lesson plan, students identify and extend patterns including body parts, movement, geometric shapes, noises, and footprints.  Students create and share an original pattern.

First graders analyze nursery rhymes and gather data about word frequency. In this frequency lesson, 1st graders create graphs and tables. Students interpret the data.

Learners conduct various experiments to investigate plant transpiration. In this biology lesson, students explain how this process helps maintain the hydrologic cycle. They measure the rate of water loss in plants using a potometer.

Students explore enzyme catalysis through a series of experiments. In this chemistry lesson, students determine the factors affecting catalysis. They explain the different uses of this process.

Students determine how force on an object affects its movement. In this force and motion lesson, students take digital pictures of objects in the school setting that are pushed and pulled. They develop a presentation using the digital...

Students explore geographical elements. In this geographical elements instructional activity, students create a map showing the geographical elements in their area. Students take pictures of these elements to glue to their map and...

Learners trace shadows. In this light and shadows lesson plan, students conduct an experiment to determine what a shadow is and what is necessary to make a shadow. Learners observe how shadows change as well as write and draw shadows in...

Students examine clouds. In this technology skill lesson, students identify different cloud types, observe and photograph clouds in nature, and print and write a riddle about the objects they see in the clouds.

Young scholars interview a hero. In this heroes lesson, students read Number the Stars to begin a discussion about heroes and then create mind maps on each character. Young scholars pick a local hero and interview them and then write a...

Third graders visit their local historic buildings. In this local history lesson, 3rd graders take a trip to their local Heritage Museum and visit a historic building. While on the trip students take pictures. Students then create a...

Students influence the plant life cycle as they take care of plants.In this caring for plants lesson, students understand the parts of the plant and their functions in keeping it alive. Students participate in experiments with plants and...

Students create a movie about a new civilization using claymation.  For this social studies lesson, students design a storyboard that includes various features of a new civilization, then use video and digital cameras to create a...

Students create a picture montage about the qualities they like about their school. For this photography lesson, students use a digital camera to take photos of their school's locations, people, etc. Students construct a photo montage by...

Students design a quilt. In this Civil War and Underground Railroad instructional activity, students discuss the Civil War and Underground Railroad. Students look at quilts from the Civil War and discover how they were used to help...

Students investigate music around the world and work with a photographer to understand elements of photography. In this photography lesson, students visit a dance hall and interview the dancers. Students gather ideas and create a...

Students make a family tree. In this family lesson plan, students brainstorm what the word family means, interview their family members and grandparents, create a family tree, list their family's favorite foods and write an essay...