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We the Community
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students design and create informational books regarding nonprofit agencies and philanthropists in their community.
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Rights in Conflict
Learners study situations where rights are in conflict. For this conflict in rights lesson, young scholars review a conflict situation and the Supreme Court ruling for the issue. Learners review the Bill of Rights and then receive their...
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Literature-based Skill Building: Holes by Louis Sachar (Chapter 39)
In this literature response learning exercise, students answer 20 short essay questions about Chapters 39-44 of the book Holes by Louis Sachar.
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ESL: Riddle Vocabulary Activity
In this ESL vocabulary learning exercise, students read a description of an item, then choose the correct item being described. Page has links to additional activities.
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"Using Manipulatives and/or Technology to Solve Math Problems" by Cooking Dinner
Students explore math functions by preparing a meal. In this food measurement lesson, students examine a recipe for a meal and alter the size of the recipe based upon the amount of servings needed. Students utilize manipulatives to...
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Similes and Metaphors Information
In this similes and metaphors worksheet, students write a descriptive practice paragraph in which they describe a place, idea, person, event, or concept without telling what the subject of the paragraph is. Students then pair up to try...
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Passive Voice
In this passive voice worksheet, students complete the sentences with am, are, or is, also complete them with verbs, and more. Students complete 4 activities.
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Machiavelli's The Prince
Students compare and contrast their concepts of leadership with Machiavelli's, as outlines in The Prince. In this literature instructional activity, students identify positions that call for leadership and brainstorm qualities necessary...
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Expressions of Belief: Easter
In this Easter worksheet, students write a poem, make a collage, and discuss what Easter is about. Students complete 3 tasks total.
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Sports, Activities, Places, & Accessories
For this sports, activities, places, and accessories worksheet, students complete a crossword where the answers are either sports, activities, places, or accessories. Students complete 13 spaces in the crossword.
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Role Models
Third graders create posters of heroes and present their findings and what they think it means to be a hero. In this role models lesson plan, 3rd graders compare heroes and describe their characteristics.
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Ser/Estar: Spanish Practice
In this Spanish activity, learners translate Spanish phrases with "to be" in them into English. Students complete 39 problems total on this activity.
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Fatty Food
Students explore nutrition by participating in a balanced diet activity. In this eating habits instructional activity, students analyze their own diets and discuss the foods they have eaten that day. Students utilize grocery bags,...
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Halloween Literature Unit: Arthur’s Halloween
Students read the story "Arthur's Halloween" and discuss how they have helped someone. In this "Arthur's Halloween lesson plan, students play a game that strengthens their listening skills. Students participate in identifying individual...
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Venn Diagram Comparing Settings
In this Venn Diagram worksheet, young scholars complete a Venn Diagram of the towns Sparks and Ember from the book Tennessee Blueprint. Students complete 1 Venn Diagram.
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Haring In Motion Magnets
Students research visual arts by creating an art project for their homes. In this art analysis lesson plan, students identify the work of Keith Haring by researching the Internet and examining images. Students utilize tempera paints,...
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The Three Doctrines & Legalism
Sixth graders imagine themselves to be, in turn, a follower of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Legalism. They are given a handout that lists seven questions. Direct students to write down how they feel an individual would answer...
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Far and Near
Students, after listening to A Country Far Away, by Nigel Gray, draw a picture and write a sentence showing how his or her life is similar to that of children in Africa.
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A Trip To the Animal Fair
Young scholars share their experiences they have had with animals. Using photographs of their own pets, they create a booklet out of construction paper in which they identify the pets needs. They also compare and contrast what they...
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American English 2
In this British and American English worksheet, students match the British English version of the word to the American English version for the 15 examples.
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Pilots, Drivers, and Captains
Students listen to the song, The Wheels on the Bus, then change the words for a boat.
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When You Put It All Together!
High schoolers review information from variety of news sources found on the Internet, and compare and contrast the information.
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Peace in Palestine?
Seventh graders imagine themselves to be one of the characters listed in a simulation setting. In character, and working Students, in groups, simulate a conversation that would be held around the table, in each family setting.
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Back to the Farm
Read up on farming and ranching and connect this information to your learners' lives. After reading, send class members home to fill out a family tree and trace their family history, focusing on farming and ranching backgrounds. Once...