Middle schoolers create a treasure map by plotting points on a coordinate plane using a computer drawing program. Students name and identify different landmasses and structures on their map. They create instructions to find the...

Students practice rereading selected passages to improve their reading fluency. Working in pairs, students read and reread decodable, leveled passages. They are timed during each reading and graph and compare their results.

Students explore a portion of the Chinese Zodiac with projects centered around the year of the rabbit. Students research types of rabbits, actual and fictional. Working in groups, they create a written or multimedia presentation.

Students engage in a variety of activities in order to appreciate the literature of Frankenstein. They create a portfolio that tracks progress towards mastering skills and stated objectives.

In this writing worksheet, students read techniques for quoting material. Students read about how to correctly use quotations, textual references and footnotes, and a bibliography.

In this spinner probability worksheet, students read one story problem about a spinner game and how fair it is. Students answer 4 short answer questions about solving this problem.

In this English Language telling time worksheet, learners learn to skip count by 5s to find the time for each example. Students complete six problems for telling time.

In this math problem solving worksheet, students examine 6 word problems in order to determine how best to solve each of them using number patterns.

In this counting by 2s worksheet, students solve 6 story problems. Students will need to count by 2s to solve these problems.

In this tally chart worksheet, students read the word problems and use the information within the problem to make a tally chart. Students use the tally charts to help them finish and solve the word problem.

For this adding integers on a number line practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

Students consider the responsibilities of Senate Judiciary Committee members. In this judicial hearings lesson, students participate in a mock Supreme Court Confirmation and discuss the outcome.

Young scholars observe their own daily rhythms by going to bed earlier and seeing what happens to their day afterwards. In this sleep lesson plan, students experiment with their own sleep cycles and answer questions about what happened...

Young scholars complete experiments to learn about their internal body clocks and physiological activities. In this internal body science lesson, students read "Body Clock Investigations" and complete a body temperature investigation.

Students mode the transport of blood through the circulatory system with a water relay. In this circulation instructional activity, students measure amounts of water and transfer them from one container to another. They use this activity...

Fifth graders examine reasons for exploration, the outcomes, and various explorers. In this age of exploration lesson, 5th graders create a flipbook with timeline and images to showcase their knowledge. 

Students examine descriptive writing. In this writing lesson plan, students listen to an audio version of the diary of Lt. Polly Hatchard and her expedition to the South Pole. Students explore the components of descriptive writing...

Young scholars practice their reading skills. In this reading fluency and comprehension lesson, students read instructor-selected passages and use metacognitive skills to predict, self-question, and correct.

First graders explore language arts by utilizing educational software. In this storytelling lesson, 1st graders utilize Microsoft Word to create their own children's story incorporating images as well. Students proofread their creation...

First graders learn the uniqueness of their names by reading the book, Chrysanthemum, and completing other integrated math counting and graphing activities.

Fourth graders develop vocabulary to aid in comprehension as they read the novel, Class President.

Third graders practice following and writing directions through the use of simple recipes. First they write directions for creating an ice cream sundae. Then they make the sundaes using the recipe written by their classmates.

Tenth graders examine the contributions of Harriet Tubman to the history of Canada. They read a handout, complete a handout in small groups, and write a speech evaluating how Harriet Tubman changed history.

Students get up close and personal with Black Bayou Lake. Visiting web sites and taking virtual tours, they write multi-paragraph essays using descriptive words and literary devices.