Learners investigate color words. In this vocabulary, high frequency words, and technology instructional activity, students visit various websites to practice reading color words. Learners listen to Eric Carle books and observe the...

Students differentiate the two types of remote controllers namely RF and IR. For this technology lesson, students test their properties using CEENBoT and Isobot. They present their findings in class.

Surprise! is the theme of a unit covering such topics as consonants, blending, short vowels sounds, high frequency words, and number words. The unit's lessons also include teachable moments covering story structure, illustrations,...

Students sort and categorize different types of boxes and cartons. In this sorting lesson, students designate areas of the room to put different sizes, styles, or colors of boxes. They help their teacher count and graph the different...

Students practice making educated guesses about objects in their hands. They guess what the object is without looking at it and choose a word that describes it. They practice using new vocabulary as well.

Students brainstorm objects that belong to themselves, classmates, the teacher, and the school. They discuss and rank what happens when personal property is damaged.

First graders are introduced to the sounds the letter b makes. Using the document camera, they view the letter b and take a picture of something in the classroom that begins with the letter. They share the item they found with the class.

In these measurement worksheets, students measure objects in their classroom but don't use a ruler to measure. Students write what they measured and the length of the object. Students then measure the given objects in the classroom and...

The teacher reads the story "If I Were An Ant" by Amy Moses. The students then each create a page in a classroom book about what a small object would look like if he/she was an ant. The student writes about their chosen object and then...

Young scholars create an artistic classroom memory place for objects that represent an important moment in their lives.

Young scholars identify two dimensional shapes in the school environment. In this basic shapes activity, students watch a video about rectangles and squares. Young scholars find examples shapes in their classroom and draw them. Students...

Eighth graders sort items as they are shown one at a time by the teacher. They attempt to identify the one physical trait the teacher is looking for (metal and not metal). After several objects have been shown and placed in groups, the...

Fifth graders explore the concept of area using the geometry of selected objects. The laboratory for this experience is the classroom. The lesson focuses upon the objects that have four sides like squares and rectangles.

Third graders examine the process of creating an accurate map, and create a map of their playground. They identify what objects are on their playground, and discuss what is found on a map. Students then draw a map of their playground...

Middle schoolers identify objects that are the same shape and size. They compare and contrast attributes of two-and three-dimensional objects using appropriate vocabulary. Pupils justify an extension of a geometric pattern to explain...

Second graders engage in a lesson that is about the discovery of solids. They identify using shapes like cones, spheres, cylinders, and cubes in various different situations. Students explore the classroom in order to find examples of...

Young scholars participate in a lesson that covers the concept of finding the circumference of a circle. The teacher covers relevant vocabulary with the students. They work in groups to measure objects and calculate the formula to find...

Students describe unfamiliar objects and situations using existing vocabulary and circumlocution techniques.

Students brainstorm on the different innovation in their lives today. In this technology lesson, students research one innovation and prepare a speech to convince their classmate to name it the "Innovation of our Generation." They...

Students identify an object by drawing something that reminds them of how they feel when they are calm or at peace. In this music instructional activity, students depict a musical instrument making peaceful music, and then an instrument...

First graders collect classroom data (such as mode of transportation used to get to school) and prepare a pictograph to interpret the information.

Students investigate the concepts related to observing two dimensional objects. They also build three dimensional objects using the two dimensional objects. The students give an oral or written explanation for how the pieces fit together...

Students compare the function and decoration of everyday objects from ancient Greece and today's world. They complete a chart imbedded in this instructional activity that enables them to compare today's objects to objects of the past.

Young scholars observe natural objects carefully and note intricate design and structure beyond surface form.