When you write a narrative, you can draw your reader into your experiences by adding specific, concrete details and sensory language to your storytelling. This instructional activity tells you exactly how to do it. W.9-10.3d...

This language arts lesson applies hands-on materials to help students apply the sensory details need for writing. It also incorporates writing skills for comparing and contrasting. In addition, students will utilize Thinkfinity...

In this lesson plan, young scholars will engage in revising their writings to incorporate sensory images. Students will brainstorm topics of places, away from their home, that are special. Then young scholars will choose and then write a...

This lesson will be implemented as part of a unit about plants. The students will describe the characteristics of a peanut and peanut butter (using their five senses) and record their observations/descriptions on a graphic organizer....

This interactive module from the NOVA: "Shark Attack!" web site details the six senses that sharks use to find and capture their prey.

Use the ideas on this page to help your students create mini-mysteries.

Provides details of Piaget's theory of intellectual development, used by many developmental psychologists. It contains a chart illustrating "Stages of Cognitive Development."