First graders locate place of birth on a map. They identify their birthdays and place a graphing square with their birthday written on it under the corresponding month. They compare birthdays on the graph. They read "P.B. Bear's Birthday...

Pupils play a game with coins and then use reasoning skills to develop a strategy for winning the game.

First graders identify vegetables and flowers that can be grown from seed.  In this seed sowing lesson, student learn the correct spacing and planting of various types of seeds. Students label plants. 

Studnets complete a variety of activities as they develop an awareness and appreciation of Japanese culture: geography, food, homes, holidays, celebrations, education, games, etc.

Students create books with photographs as illustrations. In this book making lesson plan, students create books for different subjects to accompany what they are learning. They take photographs to match what they have written. 

First graders discuss citizenship. In this being a good citizen lesson, 1st graders complete a worksheet identifying characteristics of a good citizen. Students draw a picture then use a flip camera to capture good classroom citizens.

Learners create spreadsheets and bar graphs based on results of survey of favorite holidays.

First graders measure a plant using unifix cubes and record their measurements on a class chart.

First graders use Kidspiration software to practice putting pictures on screen in a straight line. They examine pictures of suns and clouds and create as many different combinations of seven from pictures that they can.

This lesson can be part of a two-week integrated thematic unit on nocturnal animals. During this lesson, learners will be introduced to nocturnal animals. They will have an opportunity to navigate web sites to learn more about nocturnal...

A lesson plan based on a study unit of earthworms, using the inquiry model to integrate scientific processes with literacy practices. Instruction plans, related resources, and standards are included.