Students examine the biodegradability of different brands of toilet paper in a hands-on activity. Through this activity they also discover the steps of the Scientific Method and use new terms such as hypothesis, procedure, observation,...

Learners explore the resources in other countries. In this communities lesson, students examine characteristics of their community to those of other communities. Learners examine Canada, El Salvador, and India and their natural resources.

Second graders make predictions. In this sound lesson plan, 2nd graders listen to various sounds, and write down and draw what they think that sound is. Students make a chart of their predictions.

Students inquire about animals using SIRS Discoverer or eLibrary Elementary.  In this organizing data lesson, students sort pictures of animals in various ways and develop graphs. Students locate a mammal, reptile, fish, insect or...

Young scholars compete to achieve excellence in math facts, writing terms, problem solving, and writing skills on the computer. For this Computer Olympics lesson plan, students practice the skill of drill and practice in order to succeed...

Learners investigate the disease that is causing the global decline of bats.  In this animal health lesson, students read an article which discusses white-nose syndrome, the number one killer of bats.  Learners discuss ways to...

Students view the reverse side of coins and discuss vehicles shown.  in this past and present transportation instructional activity, students complete worksheets matching current and past transportation.

Students make kites from patterns. They write haiku poetry. They listen to stories about kite festivals in different countries.

Students observe chicks hatching from eggs. In this science lesson, students view a video to develop an understanding of the proper care and needs of eggs and live animals. This is a great precursor activity for hatching eggs in class.

Students review definitions of word wall words using songs, movement and sharing.

Students recycle discarded automobile tires and create gardening sites for limited space areas.

Students examine and decide on a service-learning project to perform. They design and execute posters that advertise the project using geometric shapes.

Second graders read books and other resources to learn about bats. In this bats lesson plan, 2nd graders read books and research the internet about bats. Once students learn about bats, they will take an online bat quiz.

Students search for information and pictures of dinosaurs to distinguish between meat-eating and plant-eating dinosaurs. They explore theories about their extinction, and create illustrations of dinosaurs using Kid Pix or other drawing...

Students will be introduced to one of the basic elements of art-line-by analyzing types of lines used in various works of art to help students understand how artists use line to convey movement and mood. They will then create an abstract...

Students will be introduced to one of the basic elements of art shape by analyzing the types of shapes used in various works of art to differentiate between geometric and natural shapes. They will then create their own cut paper collage...

Learners meet both language arts and social studies objectives in this interdisciplinary unit on customs and cultures. In part 1 of the unit students practice research and writing skills to create a slideshow. In part 2 of the unit...