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What's In A Name
Second graders write a paragraph about their findings on what their name represents. In this writing lesson plan, 2nd graders will research their name and why they were named that. They will draw a picture that represents them along with...
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Ugly? Says Who?
Students explore biology by writing animal poetry in class. For this animal characteristics lesson, students research the Internet for facts about an "ugly" animal such as a bug or small critter. Students complete worksheets about animal...
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The More Things Change...
Pupils participate in a mock town hall meeting after researching issues relating to fishing rights. After reading The Lorax, they discuss the importance of conserving natural resources. In partners, they write a story of their own...
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Rhyming Words: -at Word Family
In this rhyming words worksheet, students build words by adding the beginning letters to the -at ending. Students are given the letters to add. Students write the new words on the lines below. Students build eight words.
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World Braille Day
In this world Braille day learning exercise, students read or listen to a passage about Louis Braille, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in order, write...
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NYC From A to Z
Second graders create an ABC book about New York City. For this ABC book lesson, 2nd graders find places of interest in New York City from A-Z. Students will research their place of interest. Students create maps and write an...
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Fancying the Full-Time
Students consider rights a worker deserves and research the impact of migrant workers in countries around the world. They create public service announcements to increase awareness and address letters to individuals capable of redressing...
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Geo Jammin' - Day 1, Lesson 3: Math Moments on My Mind
Second graders write a Math Moments journal.
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Inside Information
Students research and write reports about inventions and inventors. They develop graphic organizers to organize their information, and create reports on the impact of inventors and inventions.
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Character Education-Perseverance
Students learn what it means to stick to a task through the re-telling of the story, "The Little Engine That Could." Personal application is made to their own experiences with the completion of, "I think I can..." endings.
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Social Studies: Kyrgyzstan Bride Kidnappings
Students examine the Kyrgyzstan bride kidnappings and compare wedding traditions there with those in the United States. They explain these differences and similarities in a fictitious letter to a peer in Kyrgyzstan.
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Where is Flat Stanley?
Students create a story map of the basic elements and significant events of the book Flat Stanley. Students brainstorm places they would like to visit if they had been flattened and then, write about an imagined experience. Students...
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Nonverbal Communication
High schoolers observe a series of role plays by the teacher to illustrate how the body involuntarily shows how a person feels. They identify how certain skills are needed to develop and strengthen interpersonal relationships. Thus,...
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Number the Stars Activities
In this Language Arts worksheet, students participate in a variety of activities related to the novel Number the Stars. For example, students write a list of words form the book in alphabetical order and complete a star-shaped word search.
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Clues to spelling words
In this clues to spelling words worksheet, students use the clues given to write their spelling words and then find a secret message hidden in the end. Students write 13 words, and unscramble 7 words.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Lab (read without sight)
Students consider the senses. In this sight and touch instructional activity, students discover what it is like to function like a person who is blind. They work in groups and individually on various activities to experience this...
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Chaucer
High schoolers discuss characterization in "The Canterbury Tales". They examine professions that could be held by a travelers. They write a script for a new person on the trip. They may also write a poetic version for the script.
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Exploring the Self
High schoolers use different pieces of music and writings to explore the theme of self-reliance and individuality. After viewing a video clip, they discuss how the images made them feel. They keep a writing journal to evaluate their...
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Florence Nightingale
Students describe the contributions made by Florence Nightingale to the medical profession and to her community. They describe ways that they have helped or could help people in their community. They identify a person in need of...
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Find Somebody Who ...4-- Icebreaker Game
In this icebreaker game learning exercise, learners read 30 descriptions which could fit classmates. Students match the descriptions with anyone who they fit and write the names on the blank.
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A TVO!--Transitive Verbs and Objects
In this transitive verbs and objects learning exercise, students underline the indirect objects in 4 sentences and write the direct object on the lines provided. Students name the two kinds of objects introduced in this lesson and...
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Probability
In this probability activity, students draw out and fill in a probability scale of the probability of 6 scenarios happening, write down some events that only have 2 outcomes, choose 1 of the outcomes and put it on a probability scale.
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Courage comes in all sizes: King Day
Third graders create a cinquain poem in groups about philanthropy and heroes. In this heroes lesson plan, 3rd graders review characteristics of heroes and how they demonstrate justice, kindness, and contribute to the common good. Then...