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Investigating Crickets and Their Body Parts

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the body of a cricket. In this biology instructional activity students use tools to gain information about the insect the cricket. Students observe and identify features and describe how these features help the...
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Understanding Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare fractions by using skittles and m&ms. In this math lesson, 4th graders explore the size of different fractions by cutting pieces of their pie for visual representation. Additionally, students discuss ways to...
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Symbols of America

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders choose an American symbol and write a poem about it. In this American symbols lesson plan, 3rd graders view and discuss the purpose of some American symbols and then write at least 5 lines in a poem about it.
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Science and Matter: Multiple Intelligences

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students complete presentations of their understanding of the concept of matter in many different forms. In this matter lesson plan, students use whatever multiple intelligence they feel strongest in to present their presentation.
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Gandhi Speaks Through Clothing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze how Gandhi used the way he dressed to communicate with the Indian people. Students understand why Mahatma Gandhi was such an effective leader of the Indian struggle for independence from British colonial rule
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Pronunciation - IPA Symbol Card Game

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners utilize the IPA system to help them improve their pronunciation. They utilize a set of IPA cards that are imbedded in this plan. They circulate around the room, exchanging cards with their peers and practicing the pronunciations...
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The Puzzle of the Ice Age Americans

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe alternative theories for how the first humans came to the Americas, and explain evidence that supports or contradicts these theories. They examine the role of skepticism in scientific inquiries.
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"Here Comes the Train"

For Teachers K
Students read and explore the story, The Little Engine that Could, by Watter Piper.
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Back-to-school ESL Ideas

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars share their countries and languages, flags, cultural identity, and pride in home culture.
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Extreme Weather: Hurricanes

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students demonstrate the ability to define key words and verbally recall conditions that must be present for a hurricane to form.
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Poetry Slam

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders write a poem and participate in a poetry slam.
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The Roman Calendar: The Fabric of Our Time

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the Roman origins and evolution of our calendar.
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What's Your Style?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine and discuss the seven multiple intelligences. They take an inventory to identify their own learning styles and design activities that utilize their intelligences.
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Edible Maps

For Teachers 1st
First graders, in groups, identify major geographical features of Texas. They form a topographical map of Texas using edible dough, candy, etc. They present and then eat their maps.
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Many Uses of the Forest

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine pictures of forest wildlife and identify different animals that live in the forest. They discuss resources the forest provides for human use and explore the concept that the forest is used by many at the same time.
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Family Relations

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore how families meet basic human needs.
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Making Shapes

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders construct geometric figures using compasses and protractors.
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Responsibility

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the importance of accepting responsibility and demonstrating self awareness.
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Integrating Japanese Folk Tales into the Classroom Using Japanese Kamishibai

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars study Japanese folk tales focusing on the traditional values and key elements. They compare the Japanese values with their own. They discuss Japanese art before designing a set of kamishibai on which they write a summary...
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Walk a Quote: A Lesson Based Upon the Sugihara Story

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders gather information on the history of anti-Semitism and Judaism. Using texts from a variety of sources, they analyze the role of rescue and resistance in children's books. They discuss the child's point of view and reflect...
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A Multiple Intelligence Approach to the Physiology of the Brain and How Middle School Students Learn

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students draw a poster of a lateral view of the brain in order to label the different lobes of the brain. They examine what causes some people to be more musically intelligent than others. They dissect a cow's brain and label the...
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Stone Passing Game with Calabash Song

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss games and their use around the world in many different cultures and how music and games are related. They discuss the rules of West African game then play a game from West Africa and review and learn the "Calabash" song...
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Questions, Statements And Formality

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students distinguish between questions, statements, and formality as dictated by the instructor in a targeted foreign language: French or German. On a provided worksheet, students classify statements according to their vocabulary and...
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How Do You Say Hello?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students access an online resource to study how to say hello in Spanish, Japanese, and Arabic. They complete a worksheet telling how to say hello in these three languages before practicing the proper pronunciation of each.

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