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ESOL Vocabulary for Body Parts
Students review and write the vocabulary for basic body parts. They identify parts of the body along with new verbs then complete an activity sheet of labeling body parts and complete sentences using the correct vocabulary word.
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Graphical Analysis of Straight-Line Motion
Students investigate the concept of straight line motion. They determine the pattern and graph it looking for the motion maintained at a constant speed. Students also write a description of the significance of the line. The skill of...
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The American Indian Boarding School Experience: Then and Now
Students examine cultural assimilation. In this Native American history lesson plan, students read and analyze "The Spirit Survives: The American Indian Boarding School Experience: Then and Now." Students identify how American Indian...
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Verbs: Present Time
For this verb forms worksheet, students practice using the simple present and the present progressive forms of verbs. Students complete twelve sentences with the correct form of the verb.
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Social Security
Students investigate the inception of Social Security benefits provided by the Government. In this Social Security lesson, students debate whether or not people should be entitled to receive money from the government. Students view...
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Greek Mythology
Ninth graders examine the characteristics of Greek Mythology. In this World History lesson, 9th graders study the connections between Greek Mythology and the Universe.
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Just the Facts, Ma'am
Students use tables of content, chapter titles, and key words as a strategy for organizing non-fiction information. They write a paragraph with a partner using information from a graphic organizer.
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Break the Pentomino Code!
Students read and analyze the book, Chasing Vermeer. They discuss the main story elements, analyze how pentominoes are important to the story, use a pentomino code to decipher a message, and create a secret code of their own.
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Senses, Spaces And Structure
Students develop greater ease with their bodies and their personal environments.
They extend body space into its immediate architectural boundaries and draw a simple yet detailed floor plan of a physical space or structure (bedroom,...
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Conducting Research
In this train research report, students select one mechanical aspect of a train to write a report. Students fill in the outline with the subject, thesis statement, topic, and details. All research would need to be done on the Internet;...
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Recycling and Resources
Sixth graders examine ways to conserve natural resources. In this environmental lesson, 6th graders read the book Just a Dream and discuss the natural resources that they recycle. Students brainstorm ways to conserve natural resources...
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Polar Day: Comparing My Community to a Northern Community
Third graders practice their geography skills. In this Polar Day-themed lesson, 3rd graders use their research skills to compare and contrast the place, regions, and human systems in their community to a Canadian northern polar region...
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Hector's World - Heros
Students read the the story Heroes in order to navigate the Internet safely. In this Hector's World lesson, students examine the importance of checking with an adult before participating in the online environment. Students explore other...
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Regents High School Comprehensive Examination in English Session Two (2005)
Int this Regents High School English Comprehensive Examination pupils read passages from a short story and a poem and write an essay based on both passages.
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Flavorful Spreadsheets
Students create a spreadsheet which includes a bar graph. They sort and classify information and use the average function on a spreadsheet. They research Skittles candy and summarize their findings on a spreadsheet.
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First Amendment or Treason?
Students investigate the meaning of the First Amendments right of freedom of speech. They examine the anti-war movement that occurred during the 1960's in response to the war in Vietnam. While studying primary sources, they determine how...
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Story of a Bluebird
First graders build comprehension skills. In this reading comprehension lesson, 1st graders activate prior knowledge and create text to self connection in preparation for reading. Students read Story of a Bluebird and complete a...
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Human Factors
Middle schoolers explain the psychological effects of living in space. They esign the houses and interior of a space settlement, make decisions about the running of a space settlement, and explore the human factors involved in space...
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Dr. Teeth and Dr. Gums To The Rescue
Second graders role play as dentists researching teeth and their care. They create a slide show showing how a character, Bear, can take care of this teeth explaining habitats, diets and teeth.
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Biocomplexity Lab Activity: Permeability
Young scholars identify how water moves through materials such as rocks or sand. Students measure the permeability of water through glass spheres to represent the movement of water in sand, an aquifer, or another sediment. During the...
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Human Factors
Students design a space settlement for colonizing a planet in our solar system. In small groups, they play a space colony game and read an article about human needs in space to prepare for the design stage. They discuss their design...
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Hurricanes and the Importance of Wetlands
Students explain how wetlands minimize the impact of hurricanes. In this earth science lesson plan, students investigate how different materials affect the steam plume path. They complete their worksheet after the lab.