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Hope vs. History
Learners explore the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. In this World History lesson, students research a key person that was involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict over the past several years, then create a timeline of main...
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Everyday Courage
Sixth graders compare scenarios about courage. In this character education lesson plan, 6th graders discover what it means to be brave. Students analyze scenarios and determine if courage was necessary.
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Things to do in a city at night
Students read about things to do in a city at night and answer short questions about it. In this reading lesson plan, students also discuss what to wear, how to be safe, and how to act at a party.
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Who's Listening?
Students identify nonverbal signs of attention, and demonstrate skills for interacting with others.
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Orienteering I
Students are introduced to compass work. They name the parts of a compass. Students describe how the parts of a compass are used. They are shown the proper way to hold a compass. Students are shown that-a-way arrow and its purpose.
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Orienteering II
Young scholars name the parts of a compass and comprehend the function of each part. They define paces and tallies and use them in a real world situation. Students are shown the proper use of radio terminology. They use a map and compass...
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I See a Rainbow
Students identify the different colors in a rainbow. They experiment with dropping food coloring into a water and then making ice cubes. They discuss what happens to the water in the freezer
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Visiting a Neighborhood Site
Students interview senior citizens about life in the old days. Sharing research with their classmates, they create their own database. They use technology to enhance the information they gathered from the senior citizens.
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Why is it important to earn a GED?
Students write a profile describing themselves. They access the internet site and complete the "Self-appraisal" section called "Employment Search Readiness Inventory." Students look at other options provided by this site to find other...
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Plants
Second graders examine the characteristics of plants. As a class, they brainstorm a list of items plants need in order to survive. In groups, they complete various experiments in which they discover the functions of the parts of the plant.
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Make Sense of Nature
Students participate in this program that heightens their awareness and curiosity of nature as well as their sense of adventure and exploring new surroundings. They identify and choose an object from nature after exploring it with other...
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Weaving
Second graders, after reading the book, Warm as Wool, take part on a discussion about weaving with a guest speaker. They identify at least one specific idea they learned from weaving.
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Minnie and Moo and the Thanksgiving Tree
Third graders practice retelling stories. They read a story and work with a partner to discuss the key elements: characters, setting, events, beginning, and end. They assess one another as they retell the story. They rewrite the story in...
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Breaking News English: Woman Gives Birth at 66
In this English worksheet, students read "Woman Gives Birth at 66," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Letter Writing Accuracy, Rainbow Writing
Students will practice writing each upper and lower case letter of the alphabet. In this letter wriitng practice lesson plan, students observe the teacher write each letter on a dry erase board, then practice until each letter has been...
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Inside A seed
Students examine the inside of a seed to see the beginnings of a plant. They identify the elements that plants need to grow and survive. They grow their seeds in the classroom.
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Lu-Lu
First graders play a Hawaiian counting game. They use a worksheet to play a game of Lu-Lu at school and then take home a sheet to play with their families.
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Figure This
Second graders identify congruent figures and match shapes using transformation. They work in groups, utilizing a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice identifying congruent shapes.
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Who are Artists and Illustrators?
Students study artists and their styles. They create a Kidspiration web as they discuss art work looking at shapes, texture and color. They list other things that they would like to explore artists.
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Luisa's Steller Evolution Lab
Learners examine stars and constellations in the night sky. They complete a KWL chart and calculate the mass of stars. They also discuss how a star is formed.
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Group Rotation
Ninth graders review lab equipment safety procedures and utilize safe and behavior while there. They then edit and combine digital photographs to create realistic images using Adobe Photoshop.
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Roman Numerals
Fourth graders are introduced to the roman numerals C and L. Students are given a worksheet to complete using previously taught roman numerals and the newly introduced ones. Students complete the second half of the worksheet...
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What a Speed Reader!
Third graders improve their reading fluency through the use of various strategies. After reviewing cover ups and cross checking, 3rd graders complete an initial read of a text. Working with a partner, they complete a timed assessment of...