Student Organizations Lesson Plans

Young scholars examine migration patterns in Africa and China. They watch excerpts from a documentary, define key vocabulary words, complete various student organizers, and create a poster.

Students discover how coffee is processed from a plant, to a drink. In this life cycle lesson, students study that cells and organisms go through a cycle of growth and change. Students organize picture cards, illustrate how coffee is grown, compare and contrast differences in how coffee is grown and discuss how coffee gets to the grocery store.

Students organize a video teleconference over CU-SeeMe to discuss the results of the survey with participants.

Students (organized in partners) analyse a game through probability to decide whether it is a fair game or not.

Second graders use information gained from non-fiction text to write an informative paper. In this non-fiction resources lesson, 2nd graders organize notes taken from research on a graphic organizer. Students work in groups to create a concept map using Kidspiration and use descriptive words and phrases to make the writing interesting.

Second graders organize solids into categories, depending upon whether they will roll, slide or do both on a home made ramp. Students describe and compare attributes of three-dimensional geometric solids.

Students examine nonfiction text elements in preparation for writing a nonfiction book about Lewis and Clark. In this social studies/language arts lesson, students discuss the term research and complete a cluster map. Additionally, students explore the terms table of contents, glossary, maps, charts, etc to discuss how these features help a researcher to locate information. Students organize their research.

Third graders organize information from fiction and nonfiction trade books to add to the understanding of a /curricular topic. They prepare oral presentations that reflect their understanding, show organization and include appropriate visuals to enhance their topic.

Students explore the concept of credit. In this credit lesson, students examine student organizers that focus on credit scores and credit history. Students participate in an on-line activity. Students examine credit card offers and other options when borrowing money.

Young scholars develop the skills that teach them the importance of getting along with each other in the workplace. They demonstrate personal and professional skills by actively participating in the FFA student organization. They identify the roles of FFA officers and conduct a mock meeting.