Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read The Tale of Peter Rabbit, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...

Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students read Too Many Tamales, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...

Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary instructional activity, students read Two Bad Ants, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and...

Students use shapes and manipulatives to demonstrate patterns. In this patterns lesson plan, students also break up patterns to identify a pattern unit.

Students investigate visual arts by reading a children's book in class. In this collage lesson, students read the book by Keith Haring titled Big and discuss the themes and settings. Students discuss how adjectives are used to describe...

Students explore the importance of fruits and vegetables in our diets. In this science lesson, students discuss various types of fruits and vegetables. Students play the good health=good diet game. Students discuss types of fruits and...

Students learn how to successfully plant a cutting. In this plant cutting lesson, students understand the steps of making a plant cutting and can explain them to others. 

First graders observe a sentence as it is written on the board reading it from left to right. They look at the teacher's finger as it goes from one word to another beginning at the far left and moving to the last work in the sentence and...

Students graph water temperature using probe software and a Palm on a class field trip to a lake or pond. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with high school science students and the use of ImagiProbe software.

First graders study how to complete activities in sequential steps. They participate in various activities describing each step needed to complete the tasks. They work in pairs to type the list of steps necessary in making a sandwich. ...

Students participate in lab activities in which they examine the radon level in homes. They demonstrate through convection currents how radon moves through a home based on temperature. They predict what they believe will occur during the...

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...

Students complete a journal entry for the uses of the buffalo by the "Salish with Flathead" and Pend d'Oreille Indians. They understand that people depended on the buffalo for their survival.

First graders type their first and last names proficiently on the keyboard.

Students photograph plants and contribute their pictures to a class powerpoin on plant variety.

Young scholars access the Internet. They research information about endangered animals. They share the information with the class by using Kid Pix to create a slideshow.

Students are introduced to and practice with the letter "A" in beginning short sound words through various experiences involving many of their senses. They interact with flash cards that contain the letter "A" sound including animals,...

Students invent mud mixtures to paint with. In this mud painting lesson plan, students experiment with different mixtures to develop the perfect mud paint. Students paint a picture.

Students practice their addition skills through this game using 10 bingo chips and a marker.

Students explore patterns in words and how to make new words by adding or changing the sequence of letters

Students observe the growth of a seed, and describe the seed's germination.

Young scholars maintain a compost bin and build a worm observatory. They design experiments relating to worms and record observations in a worm journal.

Students investigate both short and long term goals while completing worksheet. They share their goals with classmates.