Students brainstorm, analyze, compare and contrast, and illustrate accomplishments of pioneers of the west. Students identify and interpret the Pacific Northwest pioneers. Students present their final projects to the class , including...

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

Pupils examine the types of celebrations around the world. They create pictures of animals speaking another language than their own and draw flags of countries around the world. They also retell a folktale to their classmates.

Students explore the concept of Jan Brett.  In this author study lesson plan, students are introduced to several Jan Brett books with visuals, listening centers, and video.  Students browse the internet in search of information...

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 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.

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. 

This instructional activity can be part of a two-week integrated thematic unit on nocturnal animals. During this instructional activity, students will be introduced to nocturnal animals. They will have an opportunity to navigate web...

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.