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BBC Learning English, Reading (Maralde)
For this reading comprehension and writing worksheet, students identify differences between neighboring countries as described in the passage provided. Students then list similarities between their own and neighboring countries. Finally,...
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Center Stage—Focus on Poverty
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students examine stereotypes and discrimination based on socio-economic status. Students prepare to work with people of diverse backgrounds in service...
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Just-Us and Kindness: A Voice for Children: King Day
Eighth graders investigate philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, 8th graders read human rights literature and use information gleaned to discuss children's rights around the world. Students discuss scenarios meant to prompt...
Facing History and Ourselves
What Makes Memphis a Community?
Sixth graders explore the community identity of Memphis, Tennessee. After examining primary and secondary sources, class members describe the city and its attributes that make it a unique community.
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The Motivation for Movement
Students explore the geographic theme of movement. In this migration lesson, students discuss push-pull factors that motivate immigrants and interpret illegal immigration data. Students also discuss the difficulties that illegals face.
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Charlotte's Web
Fourth graders focus on fluency by reading the book Charlotte's Web. In this reading strategies instructional activity, 4th graders partner read, do guided reading, and independent reading to increase fluency. Students use Venn...
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It's Off to Work We Go
Students reenact what finding a job was like in the 1900's and model their actions after Milton Hershey. For this history lesson, students create business cards, and conduct mock interviews for jobs that would have been...
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Wordless Picture Books
Students use wordless picture books to examine elements regarding a story, the plot, and characters. In this wordless picture books lesson, students select a book to creatively discuss. Students then listen to the teacher read the story...
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Military Battle Lesson Plans Can Capture Everyone's Attention
Recreating key military battles can help children learn about the history of warfare in an engaging way.
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September 11 Lesson Plans
By interviewing family members about 9/11, students can provide material for deep and meaningful discussions.
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Make a Collage!
Collage techniques give students another creative way to express themselves.
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Reading Worksheets Can Make Literature Come Alive
The right reading worksheets can enhance the curriculum.
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Technology in the English Classroom
There are many ways to use technology to enhance literature and English lessons.
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Literary Elements Worksheets and Graphic Organizers
Using graphic organizers can be an effective way to teach literary elements.
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Good Classroom Management Can Lead to a Great Year
My top techniques for effective classroom management and a great year.
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Keeping Yourself Organized During Writer's Workshop
Writer's Workshop can be a wonderful way to develop a classroom of authors.
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Homeschooling Chronicles: Making The Civil War Come Alive
The Civil War is a complex topic that students can study in a variety of ways, including watching a reenactment.
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Beyond Book Reports
Book study activities can inspire page turning literature analysis of point of view, author's purpose, and much more.
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Discovering the Forgotten Kingdom Protista
Protists, like algae and mold, are sometimes overlooked for classroom study, but they are astonishing in their diversity and importance.
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Creative Homework Assignments Can Motivate Students
Teachers can make homework more meaningful by giving students interesting and motivating assignments.
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Using Primary Sources in the Classroom
Students draw their own conclusions by studying documents created in the past.
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Tis the Season for Turkey Math
Put a mathematical twist on the classic turkey-related projects.
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Plants
Sixth graders examine how plants collect water and breathe. In groups, they participate in a variety of activities in which they discover how plants operate in terrariums. To end the lesson, they discuss why plants are important to the...
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Exploring Learned and Innate Behavior
Compare and contrast learned and innate behaviors between humans and primates. Your biology class members read articles and participate in discussions about the use of tools and communication methods. That's about it, you'll probably...