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Types of Transportation
Students identify and describe various modes of transportation. In this transportation lesson, students discuss the types of transportation shown in the Landscape Picture and discuss the purpose of that vehicle. Students locate examples...
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Verb Summary "Be"
In this verb worksheet, students read about the verb "BE." Worksheet is informational only, and covers explanations, examples, making questions and using negatives.
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Dogfighting Hurts Animals
Students discuss dogfights and relate caring for a baby to caring for their animal. In this dogfighting lesson, students view video about dogs forced to fight and relate to parenting skills. Students become familiar with ways to help...
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Population Dynamics
Students discover how organisms are dependent on one another for survivial. They also discuss how to conserve natural resources. They compare and contrast the different types of symbiotic relationships as well.
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Decision Making - A Mock Town Meeting on a Proposed Tank Farm
Students engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the establishment of a tank farm. They focus upon the issue in class discussion in the form of a mock town meeting. Students come up with possible solutions to its...
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Possible Problems With Adjective Clauses
In this adjective clauses worksheet, students learn about 6 common problems with adjective clauses. There are no questions on this page, but the explanations are very thorough and provide examples.
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The Tibet Question
Young scholars examine the history or relations between China and Tibet. For this research skills lesson, students investigate the relationship between Tibet and China as they explore provided Internet links. Young scholars write...
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Blue birds Project
Students examine the eastern bluebird and acquire knowledge regarding their species and their struggle for survival. In this blue bird project lesson, students explore the blue birds' habitat and discover how they are excellent...
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Developing Soundproofing Materials
Eighth graders investigate the acoustic properties of materials in order to develop soundproofing products. In this soundproofing lesson students research different resources, design and perform experiments and fabricate, test and...
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Black History Month - - Mary Seacole CV
Learners commemorate black history month. Using the Internet, information books and printed web pages, students research the events of Mary Seacole's life. Learners role play Mary Seacole being interviewed for a job.
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African Americans in World War I - Lesson Two
Students explore the decision to allow African Americans enlist in the military. In teams of three to four, students debate allowing Muslim Americans to enlist in the war. Students not participating in the debate serve as legislatures....
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The Amazing Starfish
Students study starfish. In this biology lesson plan, students learn the simple but complex characteristics of an echinoderm.
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Expository Writing (Informational Brochure)
Students identify the attributes of informative brochures. In this written communication lesson, students examine sample brochures and persuasive essays to investigate the layout and the information presented. Students then create their...
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My Perfect Neighborhood
Second graders make a map of their neighborhoods and identify their homes as being East, West, South, or North from the school on the map. They identify at least six local landmarks on a map of their town.
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Develop a Bird Feeder Watch List
Students explore biology by identifying animals on their school ground. In this bird species lesson, students create and utilize a simple bird feeder to attract birds near their classroom at which point they observe the color, size and...
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Portrait Drawing
Eighth graders, in a computer lab, transform their images into a full face using the paint & draw tools.
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Build a Reef
Students build a coral reef, then discover organisms that make up the ecosystem.
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Holiday Celebrations
Fourth graders explore three cultural holidays and compare and contrast the ways varied cultural groups celebrate their heritage.
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Introduction to Fractions
Fourth graders break into groups having 10 come to the front and figure out the fraction of students are wearing jeans, glasses, have brown hair, etc. They write the fraction together. Each student then makes a picture and be able to...
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Geography for Life: Using Five Skills
Young scholars use the five skills of geography to reflect on a favorite learning activity. They consider if the activity had all five skills and if it didn't what could have been done to include those that weren't in it. The five...
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Sustainable Dining
Students evaluate the how their product choices impact the environment. They discuss the concept of sustainability in agriculture. Students give reasons for buying sustainable food products. A cost-benefit analysis concerning sustainable...
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Everybody Fiesta: A Unit on Hispanic Celebrations
Learners examine the various types of celebrations in the Hispanic culture. Using the internet, they research customs and traditions of the culture and identify important members of society who are hispanic. They are also introduced to...
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Estuary Issues
Fifth graders read a description of an estuary and search for problems that occur there. In this estuary lesson, 5th graders mediate controversial issues for the best solutions.
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Egg-ceptional Poetry Writing
Learners recognize that eggs have nutritional value. In this eggs lesson, students create poetry for a shape book on eggs. Learners participate in additional games and activities about the egg.