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Let's Go Value Shopping

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students count, figure change, and find the value of saving in a classroom store.
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Distribution of Goods

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students study the concept of scarcity and that it requires people to make choices when trying to satisfy their unlimited wants. Groups are given bags of items and must distribute the items in the bag in a way that is acceptable to...
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Hanukkah

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Celebrate the traditions of Hanukkah with a festive party. After reading a short background passage about Hanukkah, learners design a Hanukkah party and dance to Hanukkah songs, taste latkes, create menorahs with marshmallows and...
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Drawing Bugs Game

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore probability by playing a drawing game with dice. After they roll a die, they draw a tree diagram to illustrate each of the possible outcomes.
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Magnify It!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students view objects of various sizes from several viewing distances to discover that their visual field is limited. They record what they see and compare their observations with classmates. They conduct more structured experiments.
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Letter Recognition and Letter Sounds

For Students K - 1st
In this letter recognition learning exercise, students name and practice the letter sounds "M" and "S." Students practice saying several words that begin with the letter "M."
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1, 2, 3 Hooray for Number Equivalency!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners represent equivalent amounts using concrete materials, number symbols, and number words.
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SOIL

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders name the various materials that comprise soil, including weathered rock and other organic matter; and explain that soils differ in their color, texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support the growth of many...
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Wonderful World of Dinosaurs

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders obtain information about the characteristics of diet, locomotion, behavior, habitat, and anatomy of five dinosaurs by observing the Wonderful World of Dinosaurs HyperStudio presentation. They complete a student worksheet.
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Soil

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders name the various materials that comprise soil, including weathered rock and other organic matter. They explain that soils differ in their color, texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support the growth of many...
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Cuisenaire Chefs

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students study the fractional values of Cuisenaire rods while working with favorite family recipes.
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What Would You Do With $5.00?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students watch the video Alexander Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday.
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Tell Me a Story -- Consequences

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify different feelings. They develop a list of the types of consequences they face when doing a certain task. They discuss what they gained from the different events.
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It Has to Balance

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use a price list and balance sheet to plan for a day of fun at the beach. They consider expenses, income, and balancing of resources.
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Math - Word Problems

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students each receive a copy of the story problem worksheet. They read the story problems and think about them. They come up with a solution and solve the word problems, correcting if necessary.
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Verb Practice

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this verb worksheet, students rewrite sentences using have or has, circle main verbs and underline helping verbs and choose  correct helping verbs to complete sentences.
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Dynamite Data

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders rotate through a variety of stations designed to offer practice in manipulating data. They sort, tally and count items and then create bar graphs, tables, and pie graphs to record their findings.
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Estimate a Dinner Plate

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students work with a partner to solve the real-world problem of planning a favorite meal given a specific budget. They review and practice estimation strategies to determine the reasonableness of calculations in a given situation.
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Internet Field Trip on Fractions and Geometry

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students take an Internet field trip to research fractions. ESOL strategies include using pattern block manipulatives and pairing ESOL and non-ESOL students on computers.
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Magnify It!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explain that there are limits to what the eye can see and that a magnifying glass can help extend those limits. They examine an object with the magnifying glass and draw the size and shape of what they see as accurately as they...
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Weighted Eggs

For Teachers K - 1st
Students order five weighted plastic eggs in order from lightest to heaviest.
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"Tarantula Shoes," by Tom Birdseye

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students read a book and explore spending, saving, opportunity cost, and trade-offs. They keep a diary of expenses to track their spending and examine their opportunity costs.
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My Family Tradition

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars examine different family traditions to further explain social patterns. They complete a graphic organizer using educational software.
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Living in a Community

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice their reading comprehension skills by reading articles about living in a community. They answer questions related to the material to test for comprehension.

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