Work Lesson Plans

Through analyzing two Renaissance works of art, have your class describe elements and principles, subject matter, history and medium. They use a compare and contrast strategy to interpret the meaning of the works of art. This is a motivating way to explore these topics.

Students review the engineering design process and discuss a variety of windmills, focusing on the different materials used in the construction and the type of work each windmill does and they use simple materials to build their own windmills.

Students design new insights into work tied into athletes. Students design a sports bag for athletes. Students investigate varied sports. They interview people involved in varied sports. Students engage in active problem solving as they create a new design.

Sixth graders explore how torque and work are different. In this torque lesson, 6th graders will understand the relationship between torque and work as it applies to force and distance. Students will be assessed on their conclusions of an experiment utilizing torque.

Observe images and discuss what messages they convey. For this critical thinking lesson plan, students determine whether works of art are trying to persuade their audience. They also consider the media and how they communicate messages to viewers.

If students understand the basics of kitchen planning and organization they will better utilize their kitchen. See Preface Materials: Have students take notes on four work centers and draw the five common kitchen floor plans. Students observe overheads of

Students discuss and describe the impact of Bob Moses as an activist, compare and contrast the work of Bob Moses in the 1960's and today and develop an action plan regarding an issue they feel strongly about.

Learners question the accepted practices of science by scientists and their interactions with technology and society. They devise and conduct appropriate interview procedures for scientists to question their understanding and application of scientific habits of mind and conditions for research work.

First graders explore the inventions of Benjamin Franklin. In this lesson on Benjamin Franklin's many inventions, 1st graders view images of Mr. Franklin's work and discuss which of his accomplishments were his most important. This lesson includes a slide-show, invention document, differentiated instruction and multiple web resources.

Students explore a real-word math problem . In this money, problem solving lesson, students work on their problem solving strategies to come up with an answer to a money question. They work in groups to determine the answer and share as a class the various solutions found. This lesson includes worksheets, a graphic organizer, and ideas for modifications as needed.