Fifth graders inquire as to why scientists use observable characteristics, how they sort the characteristics, and why they do so. They write journal entries to be used throughout this unit.

Fifth graders perform a simulated experiment where they use simple genetic coding to crreate a personl.

Fifth graders, in groups, create a short skit that shows how body systems work together.

First graders listen to two books about Rosa Parks. They contribute factual information for a web. They listen to an interview with Rosa Parks on the internet, adding more information to the web. They write and illustrate a book using...

Students use the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young to examine Folk music.

Students watch a series known as "Unforgiveable Blackness". They examine the history of interracial marriage. They analyze how Jack Johnson was affected by this development.

Fourth graders use problem solving, decision making and basic math skills to calculate calories used during different activities. They determine the relation between food intake and activity. Students also figure out the activity,...

Learners describe, illustrate, and present main beliefs of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Animism, Judaism, or Christianity religion. They share with a partner their most significant fact about each leader interviewed. Students...

In this science/bird worksheet, students research, analyze and illustrate how to categorize birds, list facts about birds, and draw a picture of a bird.

Students recognize different types of families through literature. In this families lesson plan, students understand that all families have similarities and differences. Students complete a worksheet about the traditions in their family...

Learners create a podcast. In this environment lesson, students learn what a podcast is and why it is used. Learners make a podcast about making the world a greener place.

Learners make papier-mache people.  For this relationship building lesson, students develop a relationship with a local retirement center or nursing home and get to know at least one of the residents.  Learners make a...

Students use cabbage, backing soda, cobblestones, and more to test the acid in the water. In this acid mine damage lesson plan, students complete 13 experiments to test and treat acid.

Students will discuss the benefits of eating healthy. For this healthy diet lesson, students will discuss the importance of eating fresh fruit and vegetables when pregnant or breastfeeding and how to identify healthy fruits and...

First graders construct a KWL chart on sound. For this physics lesson, 1st graders describe different ways to produce sound. They explain how sound waves propagate.

After reading a poem entitled You class members share what they think the poem is about and offer support for their interpretation.

Model  for your class how to make text-to-text connections by following the script presented by this resource. No specific texts are offered as examples.

Students design and construct an outfit for one member of their group using only newspapers and masking tape. This activity is designed to help students get acquainted with each other.

Second graders explore the geologic process of fossil formation. In this geology instructional activity, 2nd graders discuss the job of a paleontologist and make their own model of a fossil. This instructional activity includes teacher...

Introduce your little ones to the wonders of phonemic decoding. They practice along as you sound out simple cvc words in the context of a sentence. 

Sight words are listed in alphabetical order for preschool through third grades on this language arts workshet. There are at least 50 words for each of the grade levels, and some have more than that. This would be a good, general...

In this direct questions worksheet, students use a form for asking direct questions. Students complete twenty-two exercises to help them with asking direct questions.

First graders explore how they are unique from others around them.