+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Medieval Mystery: Can you decode the dark secrets of this cartoon?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover coding in medieval cartoons. In this medieval mystery lesson, students view cartoons from history to see if they can identify the clues or solve the mystery. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Banana Man Glider

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students incorporate technology into the classroom as they investigate force and motion. For this science lesson, students construct a glider to be able to safely take a banana to the ground without dropping it. They investigate flight,...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Changing State

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine the changing states of water. In this solid, liquid, gas lesson, students discover that water changes when heated or cooled. Students make predictions and then use the interactive whiteboard to "heat and cool" the water...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Scenario challenge

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders become familiar with the geography of New Hampshire and the importance of specific sites in history.  In this New Hampshire lesson, 5th graders create a brochure including points of interest and showing distances between...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Money Game

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders give change of one dollar.  In this decimal and fractions lesson plan, 4th graders receive fake coins and discuss what they could purchase with them.  Students go for a walk and spend one dollar and  get their purchase if...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oral Assessment Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice active listening skills.  In this literacy and U.S. history lesson, students predict the hardships pioneers using the Mormon Trail might have faced. Students view the movie "Children of the Wagon Train," then confirm or...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use the Internet.  For this reading comprehension lesson, students read the story Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon and answer comprehension questions.  Students use the Internet to complete other activities associated with the book.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Models as Tools for Ecosystem Management

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the concept of environmental management.  In this ecosystem lesson, 5th graders discover how models help scientists learn more about managing ecosystems. Students create their own model, make observations and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Creating the Ideal Cargo Boat

For Teachers 5th - 7th
  Students build boats out of clay to test the buoyancy of the boat in water.  Students break into pairs and construct their boat to specific guide lines, then experiment with their boat in the water.   
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing the Forecast-Line Graph or Bar Graph?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars explore bar and line graphs. In this data collection, graphing, and weather lesson plan, students compare bar and line graphs and discuss which type of graph would be most appropriate for displaying a ten day weather...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Underground Railroad

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read about Harriet Tubman and develop vocabulary lists.  In this Underground Railroad lesson plan, 4th graders find similarities and differences in primary and secondary sources, create a timeline and recognize important...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Proud to Live in New Jersey

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars explore New Jersey. In this New Jersey social studies lesson, students define vocabulary and participate in activities centered around the agriculture, geography, industry, history, and culture of New Jersey. Young...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lesson on GPS

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate global positioning systems. In this technology and mapping lesson plan, students view a PowerPoint presentation in which they identify the features of a GPS, state its uses, and follow steps to find a waypoint.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Equations in the Park

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore algebraic concepts using real life situations.  In this equations lesson, students develop strategies to solve missing number problems. Students participate in a board game based on algebraic equations.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Strawberry Girl: Lesson 3 - Trains, Sails, and Trails

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read two chapters of Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski and complete activities about Florida's transportation history. In this literacy and economics lesson, students read two chapters of the book, talk about their journal entries,...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

An Explorative Journey Through the Solar System

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore space science by creating a planetary model in class. In this solar system lesson, students identify the many planets and moons that make up the solar system and decide on one entity in which to research. Students create...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Book Illustration

For Teachers K - 4th
Students view a video and discuss what illustrations in a book show and don't show.  In this observation lesson, students look at the details on a page in Alice in Wonderland and create an illustration.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pond Life

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore pond ecosystems. In this living environment lesson, students observe the local pond and identify the living things they find by drawing pictures. Students observe organisms that were found in the pond by using a...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Life in a Drop of Pond Water

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate living creatures that inhabit a pond and explore how various organisms satisfy their needs within their environments. In this life in a drop of pond water lesson, students examine microorganisms under magnification....
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometry Straws

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create different angles and shapes by using different lengths of straws. In this geometry straws lesson plan, students glue straws onto paper and define what they have made.
+
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Dividing with Fractions

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the strategies to solve word problems using multiplication and division.  In this problem solving lesson, 5th graders recognize the relationship between multiplication and division to solve problems. Students view...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Recycling Who cares?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students participate in activities to understand the feelings of the community about recycling.  In this recycling lesson, students look at opposing views on recycling.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Sun as the Driving Force of the Water Cycle

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners study the water cycle and how the sun is an important factor.  In this water cycle lesson plan students investigate how to desalinate water and explore the different densities of fresh versus saltwater.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cake Batter Lava

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Students examine how lava flows change the landscape.  In this lava lesson students complete a lab activity where they create a lava flow using cake batter. 

Other popular searches