Students discover techniques for good communication. In this communication lesson plan, students role play ways to communicate with others in a positive manner.  Students also discuss their reactions to the skits and real life topics. 

Students  develop their map skills while creating a 3 dimensional map. In this map skills lesson, students gather specific materials to create their 3 dimensional map. Students gather cardboard, newspaper, white craft glue, and non-toxic...

First graders construct patterns and shapes by using unifix cubes. In this math exploration lesson, 1st graders view a demonstration on how to use unifix cubes. Students work in groups to sort the cubes, make shapes and construct patterns.

In this identifying genre and sub-genre worksheet, students read descriptions of text, genre and sub-genre and explain their answers.

Twelfth graders define and explore satire in its various historical forms-from The Canterbury Tales to present-day television. Using television as a topic is very motivating for students to engage them in the lesson.

Students analyze specific writing styles from various literary periods and imitate the writing style of a specific writer. In this writing style lesson, students divide into groups based on their favorite authors and complete a time...

In this create a genre crossword puzzle worksheet, 8th graders make a puzzle on the grid provided, using 21 terms, then create clues for each term using a definition or an example;  grading rubric included.

Young scholars read excerpts from Jon Scieszka's novel, 2095, prior to presenting their vision of the future in a creative project accompanied by written explanation. They design a museum exhibit which shows a scene from a science...

Students describe events in their own lives as they write a memoir. In this memoir lesson plan, students also write a skit, musical, interview, or T.V. commercial.

Third graders practice writing informational pieces while using relevant illustrations. In this informational writing lesson, 3rd graders explore the importance of giving clear directions. Students write and exchange task directions then...

Students create fliers that advertise joining a school club. In this student clubs lesson plan, students have discussions about planning and purposes of their clubs.

Students describe various graphs and tables for business reports. In this graphs and tables lesson plan, students do this in an ESL class.

Students listen to Wide Mouth Frog and go on a field trip to a spring.  In this spring and frog instructional activity, students visit a spring, have a picnic and make a frog craft.

Students explore the theme of bears and participate in a variety of activities that relate to this topic. For this bear lesson, students bring their teddy bears to class. Students create a bear book out of 4 pieces of paper. Student...

Young scholars investigate the properties of autumn leaves. In this autumn themed instructional activity, students read a book about autumn leaves and are taught vocabulary words, such as "chlorophyll" and "photosynthesis." Additionally,...

Students listen to the poem The Fourth from the book Where The Sidewalk Ends, and explore the literary technique of onomatopoeia. In this literary devices instructional activity, students discuss the meaning of the word onomatopoeia,...

Students explore human characteristics by researching gender roles. In this human sexuality lesson, students identify the different stereotypes for each gender and the expectations they carry. Students participate in a class discussion...

Students observe plant growth. In this plant biology instructional activity, students plant their plants and create plant logs to analyze their growth. Students observe the number of leaves and measure the plant. Students draw a picture...

Students vote in an election where students campaign and give speeches. In this elections lesson plan, students vote in a private station.

Learners identify the domain and range of each function. In this algebra lesson, students define the line of best fit of each function. They graph and identify the function as linear or non-linear.

Students explore the concept of scientific inquiry and observations, using magnetism. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students make distinctions regarding various objects describing which objects are magnetic and which are not....

Students read the writings of Confucius. In this culture activity, students discover the thoughts of Confucius about love. Students make inferences about the writings and Chinese philosophy.

Twelfth graders show their understanding of a literary period by creating modern versions of older pieces. They analyze and then imitate, the writing style of their most respected writers during a particular time period.

The students choose and read a Native American Folktale, analyze and sequence the story-line using a graphic organizer, then make a "woven" story blanket (from construction paper) depicting character, plot (including problem) and outcome.