Examine the United States through the lens of intolerance using this 2-week unit plan, which includes details for 13 days of instruction. Scholars study examples of prejudiced behavior throughout history, discuss issues in groups,...

Students read a story called King Tut On the Move and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current events King Tut lesson plan, students respond to literature by answering questions, recalling details, sharing...

Here's a very well organized lesson plan on learning the terminology of ballet. Learn the names of some basic positions, and how to perform them. Learn the names, which happen to be in French, of basic movements in ballet. Not only are...

Sometimes the best way to drive home a concept is through an art project. Here is a quick and easy activity that can help learners remember or become more familiar with the parts on an insect's body. They tear brightly colored paper into...

Make breaking a leg a less troublesome experience. Groups brainstorm designs for crutches that have devices that help carry items. They build prototypes of their devices to test out their designs.

Pupils explore the concept of trapezoids.  In this trapezoids instructional activity, students identify legs and bases of a trapezoid.  Pupils discuss the similarities and differences between isosceles trapezoids and right...

In this interactive word meanings worksheet, students explore idiomatic expressions. Students choose the correct expression to complete each of the eleven sentences.

Students navigate the web to prepare for an imaginary trip and record expenses involved.  For this state culture and symbol lesson, students gather information to be used in a multimedia project.

Students create a Mississippian-style gorget using clay and a stylus to etch a design of a stylized spider.

Students complete ESL/EFL reading comprehension and vocabulary building activities. In this ESL/EFL current events lesson, students read or listen to the article "Paralysed Man Takes Hopeful First Steps," (22nd May, 2011). They work on...

Students examine the ramifications of sharing personal information. In this personal information in a digital world lesson, students establish their individuality in a classroom activity. They watch an episode of "Hector's World" that...

Students study horses' anatomy and movements. They explore the work of Susan Rothenberg, then create a print of a horse in motion. They study photos of horses and observe horses trotting and in other gaits to see how their legs move and...

Students research on the internet and study about the mysterious eight-legged arthropod, tarantulas. They apply what they've discovered to create a three-dimensional tarantula model with an imaginary, colorful and descriptive name given...

In this English worksheet, students read "High Heels Shorten Women's Leg Muscles," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Students create imaginary insects that contain essential characteristics of an insect, such as six legs and three body parts. In this Science/Arts lesson, students distinguish between an insect and non-insect.  Students create their...

Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students discover that skin protects our bodies the way apple skin protects an apple.

Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. For this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students find out how partners can help run a race just as Wanda learns that survival on the coral reef often depends on cooperation.

Strong persuasive essays are the result of careful planning. Give your writers a leg up on the planning process with a graphic organizer that models the format and asks them to provide their thesis, main points, evidence they will use,...

Footbag, also known as hacky sack, is a fun activity for many age levels. It can be played outdoors, in a park, or in a parking lot; just a little space is needed. But it takes some skill to keep the footbag moving. Lesson 1 (out of five...

There are eight lessons in the Frisbee golf unit. Lesson 2 focuses on throwing the Frisbee in a sidearm fashion. There are diagrams that show how to hold the Frisbee and how to release the Frisbee. There are links to each lesson...

Lesson 15 is part of a 22 lesson unit on boat safety and water sports. The focus in this lesson is on getting up on the water ski using one foot. It is suggested to click on the resource link at the bottom of the page to view all...

It takes muscle strength and muscle endurance to get up on a water ski or wake board, and to stay up. Lesson 9 out of this 22 lesson unit is about conditioning. A resource link at the bottom of the page allows you to view all the...

Lesson 13 is part of a twenty-two lesson unit on boat safety and water sports. The focus in this lesson is water skiing and using a two-foot start to be able to get up and out of the water. Click on the resource link at the bottom...

Wake board tricks, like the tantrum, whirlybird, and the flip, are pretty advanced tricks to learn. This fun lesson describes how to perform each of these tricks. It takes a lot of practice, along with a lot of spills and tumbles, to be...