Young scholars work in groups to write a radio drama based on an event or period in history. They write commericals that are appropriate for the radio age and create sound effects. The radio shows are recorded using an iPod and a voice...

Learners define mode, median and mean, and perform mathematical operations to determine these 3 terms. In this statistics/math lesson, students practice memory strategies to help distinguish between mode, median, and mean. Learners apply...

Students define and give examples of five senses, compiling a list of sensory words to be used in a written descriptive paragraph.

Students explore fictional text and poetry. They explore the story structures used in the types of texts and examine the language patterns used. Students practice tracking text in the correct manner.

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

In this CVC words instructional activity, students write a set of 20 consonant, vowel, consonant words, all with short vowels in the middle. Students copy by tracing the word as it appears beneath its corresponding picture.

Students read Peanut Butter and Jelly: A Rhyming Text, discuss rhyming words, and make peanut butter and jelly cake/sandwiches.

Students engage in a variety of activities in order to increase knowledge about The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program. They build a model of the ear and demonstrate to the instructor the anatomy of the ear and explain the...

Students in seventh and eighth grade Introduction to Foreign Language class are introduced the basic greetings, farewells, courtesy words, and basic phrases in Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Korean. In pairs, they create a very short...

For this vocabulary skills worksheet, students complete 8 sentences by selecting the words from the provided list that are closest in meaning to the boldfaced words in the sentences.

Students complete activities that help clean up the Earth and protect the environment. In this Earth protection lesson, students go outside and listen to the environment. Students discuss their observations and their role in protecting...

Young scholars participate in a lesson to investigate the Japanese art form of Shodo which is a form of caligraphy. They create their own Shodo book as a real experience of the art and communication of the Japanese civilization.

For this grammar worksheet, students choose the appropriate homonym to complete twelve sentences grammatically correct. Students check their answers when done.

Students analyze paintings by using verbs, adjectives, and nouns. In this visual arts lesson, students view a painting of a storm and a calm sky. Students use various verbs and adjectives to discuss the characteristics of each painting....

Middle schoolers list in chronological order the major events in the Corps of Discovery's westward journey. They research goals of the expedition, the make up of the Corps, the modes of travel, the route and the interactions with...

Students explore design options and styles to discover their personal style. In this personal style lesson, students reflect upon personal taste and style preferences and explore the link between color and mood. Students create a...

In this language skills worksheet, students read an article about Get a Different Name Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30...

Sixth graders investigate insect anatomy by analyzing a live cricket.  In this insect science lesson, 6th graders discuss their knowledge of insects and describe their characteristics from memory.  Students observe live...

Students explore the differences between acoustic and digital pianos. For this music lesson, students listen to an acoustic piano and digital piano. Students play both types of pianos and discuss the differences.

Seventh graders listen to the sounds of loons and wolves and write down words which come to mind. They compare and contrast factual information about wolves with that from fairy tales and legends.

Eighth graders research information on cloning and the surrounding issues online. They analyze the issues surrounding cloning and present their point of view with supporting details in a Powerpoint presentation.

In this beginning blends worksheet, students practice listening for the initial blends. They circle the correct sounds for the beginning blend - middle vowel - and final sound. They write the word that names each of 8 pictures.

In this initial L blend worksheet, students say picture words, saying the beginning blend, middle vowel and final vowel sound, then write the word on a space provided. Students then practice reading sentences that contain the words.

Students identify the grapheme and phoneme for S. They practice writing the letter S and through listening activities, discriminate the phoneme /s/. They associate the phoneme /s/ with its letter representation and identify it in various...