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What Is Happening in Haiti?
Young scholars discuss the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and empathize with the victims of the disaster. In this 2010 Haitian earthquake instructional activity, students learn about the history and hardship the country has consistently faced....
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Where are Grandma's Teeth?
Young scholars practice using prepositions and deductive reasoning. In this preposition game, students work in groups to determine where Grandma has lost her dentures. Young scholars eliminate places as clues are revealed.
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Native Language Ties
Learners complete a worksheet on Native Language. In this language and culture lesson, students learn Native language words for the directions north, south, east and west. Learners complete a worksheet to show what they have...
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Lincoln Meets Gates
Students research historical figures and create presentations for their research using technology tools. In this historical figures lesson, students use the provided links to research historical figures in America. Students then use...
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Solar System Bowl
Students make up questions in groups about the solar system and quiz the other group. In this solar system lesson plan, students demonstrate good cooperative learning techniques by reviewing the solar system together and quizzing each...
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Landforms
Students research landforms created by tectonic movement. In this landforms lessons, students discuss caves, canyons, mountains, valleys, and undersea vents and the ecosystems unique to these environments.
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Native American Interaction with Other Peoples
Students examine the relationships between Native Americans and the Europeans who settled America. In this cultural diversity lesson, students analyze primary documents and respond to essay questions regarding the relationships.
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Read, Write and Talk
Fourth graders explore electricity by reading a story in their class. In this research technique lesson, 4th graders read a Magic School Bus book together and decide which elements of the story are the most important when asked about...
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Treaties
Learners explore Canadian maps. In this map skills and Canadian history lesson plan, students locate reserves that originated from treaties made while establishing the Saskatchewan First Nation reserve communities. Learners research...
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Common Theme in Folktale: 900 Versions of Cinderella
Seventh graders examine various stories that have a Cinderella theme. In this Language Arts lesson, 7th graders compare and contrast stories. Students write various journal assignments in regards to the stories.
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Finding Addition Patterns
Students practice finding the sums of two-one digit numbers. For this addition lesson plan, students also record facts onto an addition chart.
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Finding Sums to 6
Students explore the additive identity property where they add multiple numbers to get to the number 6. In this number 6 lesson plan, students also work on their addition charts.
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The Info Gang
Students watch a video and discuss emotions and physical sensations we get when we have certain emotions. In this feelings lesson plan, students discuss the importance of listening to others.
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Bats Online!
Second graders read books and other resources to learn about bats. In this bats lesson plan, 2nd graders read books and research the internet about bats. Once students learn about bats, they will take an online bat quiz.
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What's Standing in Your Way?
Students explore forces that hinder and help them achieve their goals. In this language arts lesson, students brainstorm ways in which they can address the forces that hinder and help. Students write in their journals. Students address...
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Responsibilities and rights: Making civic decisions
Learners, working in small groups, investigate concepts related to social and economic decision-making. They define issues for some different groups within Australia, then assign either government or individual responsibility for each...
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Unity Through Understanding
Pupils identify skills and attitudes that allow individuals to form functioning groups within the Canadian Parliament. The issues examined are applied to national unity concerns.
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HIV/AIDS & Other STDs, Day 3: HIV/AIDS
Students examine the characteristics of HIV and AIDS. They identify the liquids in which the disease is found and how it can be transmitted. They examine healthy behaviors to keep them from getting the disease.
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Optional Laboratory: Measuring Tree Heights
Young scholars work together to measure tree heights. They make predictions on what they believe the calculations are and answer questions during the experiment. They share their results with the class.
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The African American Inventor
Students study various African American inventors and their contributions. They select their favorite invention and work in groups to research a specific African American inventor. After conducting their research, they share their...
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Non-Objective Constructed Sculpture
Students begin their examination of non-objective artwork. Individually, they participate in activities in which they take designs within other images and use them for their focus in their art. They create a sculpture with the new...
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Oreo Cookie Writing
Students explore the concept of response writing. In this writing lesson plan, Oreo cookies are used as motivational tool and writing prompt. Students develop a summary of the events that took place when the Oreos were given out.
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Going to Extremes
Students recognize that our ability to explore the extremes of the ocean is directly related to the technology of remote sensing. Students will recognize the deep submergence vehicle, Alvin, and the advanced sensors on board as tools for...
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Anne Frank: Heritage
Students research questions about their ancestors and their family history. They discuss their findings and include problems of immigrants today.