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Weekly Math Challenge
Students solve a new math challenge every week. In this math center activity, students explain the process of solving the weekly challenge. Students are assessed on what is included in their challenge notebook. Students earn rewards for...
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Symbols of the World, Country and State
First graders understand what a symbol is and recognize symbols of the world, country, state, and local areas. In this symbols instructional activity, 1st graders identify symbols, and play a bingo game with traffic symbols. Students...
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Introduction to Spiders
Students discover various facts about spiders including different species, body parts, and types of webs. For this insect biology lesson, students begin a K-W-L chart about spiders, are read I Love Spiders by John Parker and Amazing...
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M&M Counting Chart
Students practice classifying objects while utilizing candy. In this sorting lesson, students observe an assortment of M&M's and analyze the candy based on color. Students create a color chart based on the number of different colored...
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Naming and Categorizing Fruits and Vegetables
First graders explore the health value of fruits and vegetables. In this nutrition lesson plan, 1st graders identify various fruits and vegetables. Students list the characteristics of fruit and vegetables and understand why they are...
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Treasures of Egypt
Students match pictures of Egyptian culture with their descriptions. They assemble a poster of resources about Egypt.
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Snowflakes
Students read "The Snowy Day," by Ezra Jack Keats and construct snowflakes to decorate the classroom walls. They examine how snowflakes are formed and study new vocabulary words.
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Whales
Learners compare the differences between whales and fish. They examine the differences of toothed and baleen whales. They identify behavioral and physical characteristics of animals that help them survive in their habitat.
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Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes
Students identify geometric solids. In this geometric shapes lesson, students listen to the teacher read Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes by Stuart J. Murphy. Students then visit a web site where they identify types of triangles...
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Expression of Emotions-Dance
Students dance to the song by Kids in Motion called "Show Me What You Feel" and create their own individual style of creative expression at the given cues for the specific emotions using a colored scarf and body movements.
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Bioregions of California
Learners map out the bioregions of California by examining the species and environment in different areas of the state. They use information and pictures from a PowerPoint presentation to complete a map handout and play a trivia game.
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First Grade Science Rocks!
First graders examine rocks. In this rock lesson, 1st graders look at the properties of rocks and classify them. They discover the three types of rocks: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous.
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Congruent Shapes
In this geometry instructional activity, learners trace the capital letter "T" in different directions to learn how a shape is congruent. Students trace this letter on a sheet of paper, then turn, flip it, and trace it in...
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How Much is that Doggy in the Window?
Students use Internet resources to explore information associated with owning a dog. They participate in an on-line scavenger hunt to expand their knowledge of pet ownership.
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Research Project
Pupils research and discuss the history and traditions of Groundhog Day, facts about groundhogs, and find pictures of groundhogs using the Internet. They draw pictures and write stories about ground hogs.
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Animals: Farm Animals
Pupils examine the different types of animals that live on a farm. They participate in online games and activities to help them explore the different types of farm animals.
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Animals: Panda Bears
Students discover the difference between giant and red panda bears. They examine their habitat, food, and why they are endangered.
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Country: Ireland
Students use the Internet to examine the history, castles, and folklore of Ireland. Photographs of sites are also included.
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Country: Jamaica
Students use the Internet to examine the land, customs and government of Jamaica. They also hear music from the island.
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Earth Day
Students access a variety of Earth Day themed websites. They locate ideas to celebrate the holiday and examine how to protect the environment and conserve energy.
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Memorial Day
Students explore the history and origin of Memorial Day. They conduct research on various websites, view videos, send an e-card to someone in honor of Memorial Day, and complete Memorial Day crafts.
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Polar Pals: Polar Bears & Penguins
First graders complete a variety of activities about polar bears and penguins including the "Blubber Mitten" experiment. They culminate the unit by creating a visual representation comparing and contrasting the two animals.
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