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Bridges- Design a Bridge
In this bridge design worksheet, learners answer 5 general questions about bridges. Students follow the directions to construct 4 types of bridges with paper and test them for strength.
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Japanese American Internment
Students examine Japanese internment camps of World War II. For this World War II lesson, students participate in a simulation of Japanese internment camps in the United States. Students determine the constitutional rights that were...
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Tell Me; I'll Listen
Students complete activities about the importance of listening in order to show respect. In this listening lesson, students read Angel Child, Dragon Child and discuss the role of listening. Students practice listening in pairs by telling...
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Recognizing Our Similarities and Differences: King Day
Students discover diversity. In this service learning lesson, students read The Sneeches and discuss the benefits of being respectful toward one another.
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Look at Those Leaves!
Learners observe leaves. In this math and science cross-curriculum leaf lesson plan, students take a nature walk and collect leaves. Attributes are assigned and leaves are sorted in various ways. Learners use non-standard or standard...
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Making Good Decisions
Students read an article. In this problem solving lesson, students read an article where they must solve the problem presented. Students work in groups to discuss the issue and come up with a way to solve the problem.
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Understanding Effectiveness
Students investigate the work of animal welfare advocates. In this advocacy lesson, students examine advocacy strategies and investigate their effectiveness as they analyze King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Students apply the advocacy...
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Counting Change and Changing Coins
Second graders demonstrate how to count change. In this consumer math lesson, 2nd graders read the book The Penny Pot and identify the value of coins. Students complete a worksheet to practice counting coins.
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Lessons to be Learned: The Importance of Attribution, Accuracy, and Honesty
Students investigate real world examples of media law issues. In this media law instructional activity, students read Janet Cooke’s feature and respond to the writing. Students read articles by Stephen Glass to highlight facts in need of...
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What do you know about your town?
Young scholars create a PowerPoint about the community they live in now and long ago. In this community lesson plan, students fill out graphic organizers about town events that have happened and create timelines as well.
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Smart Jeopardy Review
Students review information from their class by participating in a mock Jeopardy game. In this study habits lesson, students view Jeopardy style questions from a PowerPoint presentation and answer them via a Smart Board. Students are...
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Anyone for Sugar?
Learners inquire about how much sugar they consume on a daily basis. For this healthy habits demonstration, students examine how much sugar is in a variety if foods by spooning out teaspoons and placing into a bowl. Learners discuss...
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Social Security
Students investigate the inception of Social Security benefits provided by the Government. In this Social Security lesson, students debate whether or not people should be entitled to receive money from the government. Students view...
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Compliment Tickets
Fifth graders complete activities to learn about giving and receiving compliments. For this compliment lesson, 5th graders receive compliments from their teacher. Students receive tickets when they get a compliment and then give a...
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Red Cross
Students examine the history and the accomplishments of the Red Cross. In this philanthropy lesson, students research the Red Cross and other volunteer organizations. Students present their findings to their classmates and determine...
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Stakeholders Lesson
Students discover stakeholders in life situations. In this personal responsibility lesson, students ask and answer questions about real life scenarios, discussing who is at stake if things aren't handled correctly.
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Characteristics of Materials
Students examine everyday materials by utilizing educational software. In this group analysis activity, students identify several different fabrics and materials used in everyday life. Students participate in a computer activity in which...
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What Shall We Remember on 11 November?
Young scholars take a closer look at the proposed British Day. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to read Gordon Brown's proposal and examine British cultural symbols.
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Diversity of Life: Pathogens
Students research bacteria and viruses that carry pathogens. In this diversity lesson, students examine how pathogens spread disease through bacteria and viruses. Students write a report on disease caused by bacteria or virus including...
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Tech Smart
Sixth graders practice computer skills. In this technology lesson, 6th graders use programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Print Shop, and PowerPoint. They use the Internet for research and data collection to be incorporated in their...
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Family Law - Domestic Violence
Students take a closer look at domestic violence. In this family law lesson, students participate in a classroom simulation that requires them to define domestic violence and students then discuss teen dating violence. Students make note...
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Plan a Mission to Recently Discovered Planet
Students plan a mission to a recently discovered planet. In this science instructional activity, students research spacecraft design, distances in space, long-term missions in space, and life-sustaining planets. Students work in groups...
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Haring Lampshades
Students enter a creative competition where they create a Keith Haring inspired lamp shade. In this lamp shade lesson plan, students discuss functional art.
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Does turnip curling always cause friction?
Third graders become familiar with the effects of force through curling. In this turnip curling lesson, 3rd graders experiment with a turnip curling stone on various surfaces. Students are assess with a new variable and observation of...