Second graders examine the designs on nickels before 2004 and after when the new Peace Medal nickel was minted. They research the events that preceded the new design and explore the symbols of friendship on the new coin. They work in...

Learners examine the many disasters in West Virginia. In this US history lesson plan, students write about and give an oral presentation of one of the disasters as if they were reporters.

Students explore why clean water is essential. In this environmental lesson, students identify the "powers" we need to improve the quality of water. Students share their descriptions of world-water superheroes.

Students participate in a gallery walk or Web Quest to study the various roles and processes in the Canadian government.

Sixth graders research to find background information and stock history over the last year about a company listed on the NYSE. They evaluate whether or not they should "invest" in that company. They write a persuasive essay outlining...

Young scholars explore parliamentary structure. They study the roles & responsibility of key players or representatives. This instructional activity presents a wide variety of rich activities students can engage in to further their...

Students explore and respond to poetry. They define and identify synonyms and anotnyns. They create antonym pairs in English. They create synonym pairs in English and Spanish.

Fifth graders develop vocabulary through the study of the American Revolution.

First graders produce a writing based on the story, "Fortunately,". They publish it as a slide show.

First graders work cooperatively to create a sprintime poem, slide show and book entitled "Who Said It's Spring?"

Students use an internet dictionary to produce a glossary of words related to a particular subject area being studied. They choose the correct meaning of the word for their glossary, based on it's relationship to the subject matter being...

Students discuss the criteria for the Lewin Project. They practice writing using their emotions and feelings. They write to find a voice in their pieces. They share their ideas with the class.

Young scholars investigate the use of polythene bags in the community and measure the possible impact upon the environment. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create an evaluative...

Eleventh graders write down their best guess at the meaning of "urban renewal." students stage a Mayor's press conference announcing a new urban development plan for the Fillmore.

Student writers devise a business letter using the correct order and format required for a block or modified block format. They choose a topic of interest so that they can compose business letters that make requests.

Students examine how advertisements are produced for political campaigns. In groups, they view various examples of different advertisements and create their own ad by completing the steps listed in the lesson plan. They share their ad...

Fifth graders explore use of computers. They use technology tools to collect, analyze and display data. Students create and format a document using word processing. They participate in a curriculum-based telecommunications project.

Students review what the three bees are: respect, responsibility and safety. Individually, they use the internet to complete a webquest to examine how to be respectful to others and be responsible for their actions. To end the lesson,...

An exciting introduction to reading! The instructor writes a simple, one-line story on the board from literature, and the students learn to sound out the words.

Contains plans for three lessons that introduce a nonfiction prereading strategy with the acronym THIEVES, which stands for Title, Headings, Introduction, Every first sentence, Visuals and vocabulary, End Questions, and Summary. In...

A reading game based on "Connect 4" that will build student's abilities to say the name and sound of a letter and find a word beginning with that sound.

How do you get started with guided reading? At this site one can find the answer to this question. The online lesson plans will help get students started with guided reading.

This lesson helps students to make predictions using the pictures and text of "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie."

Teaching students to pay attention to headings and titles as they read? Here you'll find a practical application for using an expository text to apply the concept of using headings. Geared toward older elementary students, but lesson...