Learners investigate scarecrows. In this farming lesson, students learn why scarecrows are important and construct their own scarecrow from art materials.

Students study seeds and spring planting. They plant corn, chili, watermelon seeds in a local field and then invite a farmer to come to discuss the preparation, caring and planting of seeds in a field.

The Great Depression not only impacted city folk and factory workers, it also had a profound effect on farmers. Young historians examine primary source materials that document the struggles of Alabama farmers during this time and...

Students create "tie-dye" easter eggs in this easy elementary school lesson plan. Materials needed include paper towels, food coloring, eggs, and rubber gloves. This Easter lesson plan can be accomplished in 30 minutes with extra time...

Students create complex forms from simple items. In this portrait lesson, students examine the work of artist, Giuseppe Arcimboldo and compose self-portraits using vegetables and fruits as features on the face.

Young scholars create and decorate paper mache maracas.

Students create a flower pot for their mom on mother's day. They use pictures found in magazines to create a collage on the flower pot. They are to follow instructions to complete this lesson.

Students draw Santa's face on white paper, add color construction paper for his hat, and use the beard section for a "countdown calender" until the end of the month in this creative December activity. Each day another cotton ball is...

Students create "Shamrock Men" using construction paper, pre-cut patterns, glue, and scissors in this lesson that celebrates St. Patrick's Day. The lesson was originally create for a Special Education class but could be adapted for...

Students practice reading and writing using a short poem and information about kites. In this kite poem lesson plan, students read and write using a common poem. This lesson plan includes practice with reading, rhyming, handwriting,...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a short passage entitled, "Fixing the Roof", answer 7 multiple choice questions, fill in 6 blanks with vocabulary words and answer 1 question with a paragraph.

Students read a book and predict what the rabbit in the story will do next. They identify the objects he finds and how they are all related. They create their own butterflies to be put up on a bullentin board.

In this coloring picture worksheet, students color a springtime picture that includes flowers growing in a garden. They color a butterfly that is watering the garden.

Students answer questions based on Bloom's Taxonomy after reading the book, How Groundhog's Garden Grew, by Lynne Cherry.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students respond to 6 questions, one per taxonomy level, to...

Second graders complete a story map for Frog and Toad Are Friends. For this making inferences lesson students find specific details from the book to complete their story map. They map one chapter at a time.

Students examine and discuss artwork by the artist Ellsworth Kelly. They create an abstract picture of two-dimensional geometric shapes using Kid Pix software based on a photograph taken by the student.

Eighth graders read the Diary of Anne Frank. For this novel reading lesson, 8th graders read and analyze the story. Students do online activities and create a newspaper giving a summary of three major events in the story. Students answer...

Students create biographies on the people they know best-- their teachers! students use various skills to collect information, organize details, publish the biographies and present the information.

Learners discuss the topic of everlasting life after completing the novel, Tuck Everlasting. They examine advertisements for bottled water on the Internet and in magazines. Then they create their own advertisement for ageless water.

Fourth graders read and analyze the novel, Robin Hood. They create a vocabulary word map, complete a Venn diagram comparing Robin Hood and Little John, act out a chapter, create a wedding announcement, and write a new epitaph for Robin...

Learners read accounts of children during the Holocaust and read Elie Wiesel's "Night". Using the internet, they share ideas and discuss topics with peers across the nation. They examine the role of the individual in the Holocaust and...

Students discuss acts of kindness. In this character education lesson, students use a large sheet of poster paper, tempera paint, and markers to create a graffiti wall. Students write down their ideas of kindness and share their wall...

Young scholars explore medical practices of the early 1800's that were used on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. For this lesson, students compare and contrast medical practices, create a list of medical needs for a modern trip and analyze...

Third graders read the book Sahara Special and participate in comprehension activities. For this realistic fiction lesson, 3rd graders create a brochure for where they live. Students have personal bags, a brown paper bag, that they fill...