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The Royal Cubit

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore the history of measurement in ancient Egypt. In this math lesson, students discuss the development of a standardized measurement system. Students measure using various units and discuss the results and the need for a...
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Density

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils explore the meaning of density. In this density lesson, students use interactive whiteboards to review definitions regarding density and compare the density of selected objects.
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Mixed Factoring Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils solve quadratics by factoring. In this algebra lesson, students factor quadratic equations using two different methods. They solve the equations and graph using the intercepts.
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Spelling Patterns: Or , Oor, and Ore Words

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete word work with words that contain the /or/, /oor/, or /ore/ spelling pattern. In this spelling pattern lesson, 4th graders participate in the weekly spelling list activity in which they sort words with the given...
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The Road to Careers (Part 1)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore career options and potential jobs. In this career lesson, 5th graders study various careers and the training or education needed for those careers. Students study posters and name career paths as well as occupations...
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Values Auction

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students assess what they value and participate in a class auction. In this financial values activity, students complete a budget activity and use play money to participate in an auction. Students complete a related worksheet and take a...
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Gangs and Clicks... Are They One In the Same?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students compare gangs and cliques. In this comparison lesson, students prepare to read the book, The Outsiders, by making a Venn diagram comparing gangs and cliques. They brainstorm ideas about the two groups which they add to the...
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Functions and Their Graphs.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners solve equations and label it as a function or not. In this algebra lesson, students make a table of values and graph their equation. They identify the domain and range of each graph.
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Plant Cycles

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students identify plants parts and their functions.  In this plant cycle lesson, students examine parts of plants and how the parts help them survive in its environment. Students use graphic organizers, the internet, books and...
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Canadian Symbols

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students discover the ideals of Canada by analyzing its symbols.  In this Canadian culture lesson, students identify the symbols that established the U.S. as its own nation and compare them to important Canadian symbols....
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Establishment of Plainfield

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders analyze documents and maps of Plainfield, CT from different time periods, then, working in a small group, create a map for a giventime.  For this Plainfield lesson, 8th graders read primary and secondary sources...
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Close Reading of a Sonnet

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students practice reading sonnets line by line to find the message of the sonnet.  For this sonnet lesson, students read a sonnet one line at a time as the teacher projects it for the entire class.  As each line is shown,...
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Reading Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students read graphs and charts to interpret results. In this algebra lesson, students interpret bar, line and pictographs. They draw conclusions and make predicitons based on these charts.
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Translating Word Phrases into Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view a PowerPoint and practice writing algebraic expressions from word phrases. In this algebra lesson, students utilize phrases such as, "plus, minus, sum, difference, increased by and subtracted from." There are 5 problems on...
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Word Choice in Writing

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore language arts by writing dialogue. In this vocabulary choice lesson, 6th graders identify synonyms and the importance of using a thesaurus while writing dialogue in their own original work. Students revise and edit...
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Math and Circumference

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore geometry by utilizing mathematical formulas. In this circumference lesson, 6th graders identify the difference between diameter, circumference and radius in a circle. Students review the formulas for finding...
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USA States Mini-book

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create 6 slides about one state that they researched. In this state research lesson plan, students create their slides in PowerPoint and present it to the class.
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Adopt a Tree

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students adopt tress on their school campus for scientific observation purposes. In this tree science lesson, students adopt a tree at their school, observe the season changes for the tree, and create a PowerPoint presentation about the...
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The Food Pyramid

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the food pyramid and photograph food choices from their school to create a healthy meal guide. In this food choices lesson, 4th graders study the food pyramid, photograph healthy food choices at their cafeteria, and...
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A Cloe Reading of Shakespeare On Your Feet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars act outeach word in a Shakespearean speech.  In this reading technique lesson, students learn passages from Romeo and Juliet and The Taming of the Shrew reading using their bodies to act out each word. ...
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Solving Multi-Step Equations (Ch. 2.3)

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders solve multi-step equations, showing each step in their solution. This multi-step equations lesson includes sample problems to complete as a class, clear step by step instructions for the student and a linked comic strip...
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students factor trinomials. In this algebra instructional activity, students use special patterns and formulas to factor. They utilize algebra tiles as a hands-on method for gaining practice with trinomials.
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Butterfly Introduction

For Teachers 1st
First graders create a KWL chart about butterflies and then read a story about butterflies. In this butterflies lesson plan, 1st graders then discuss the life cycle, body, habits, and facts about butterflies as they read.
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Read, Write and Talk

For Teachers 4th
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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