Third graders explore world cultures by reading a children's story in class. In this Japanese heritage lesson, 3rd graders read the book Grandfather's Journey and identify the characters, setting and plot that takes place. Students...

Students study printmaking, using mirror images, and positive and negative images. They examine how and why print images and text are used. They use a linoleum blocks to make prints.

Pupils examine the different formats book reviews can be presented. As a class, they brainstorm what they already know about writing a book review adding to a concept web. They write their own review using the tips giving to them and...

In this just and only worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with the word just or only. Students complete 14 sentences and write 4 sentences on their own.

Students work cooperatively to create a quilt. They choose a pattern and determine the specific skills and steps needed to produce that quilt. Labor is divided equally between group members and a quilt is created assembly line style....

Students follow directions in the ABC of Symmetry to make a butterfly which shows a line of symmetry.

Students create autobiographies. In this autobiographical writing lesson, students use a story doll template and write about themselves. Students decorate their autobiographies.

Students write out recipes with different adjectives then share them with the class.

Students research the sport of snowboarding in-depth, and divide into small groups to create an entertaining, multimedia newsletter on the sport.

Students recognize the elements of a fable and write an original fable. They make connections with morals and other law-related concepts.

Students listen to a read aloud of Flat Stanley. They draw flat self-portraits, e-mail themselves, along with a letter to a buddy.

Students search in newspapers for words that describe them or what they like. They gather the words and use them to create a self-portrait. They read "boring" sentences and rewrite them using more descriptive words. They write 10 word...

Students examine the life and works of Theodor Seuss Geisel. In groups, they compare and contrast the stories, characters and illustrations he used. They complete a book review on one of the books and share them with other students in...

In this possessive nouns activity, students make underlined nouns in sentences possessive. An answer key is included.

In this possessive nouns:  singluar or plural worksheet, student read 10 sentences with possessive nouns and write singular or plural on the line.

Third graders act out a play called Jane and the Dragon. Students develop vocabulary through dialogue. They delve into the feelings of others through learning about the characters. They also identify the characteristics of various types...

Students create a class story using picture cards. Each student picks a card, tapes it to the board, and retells the story in sequential order using the words then and next.

Students research a report using a local or national news story. They exchange reports with a partner in order to examine an issue. They work together to create a report on a global issue.

Students examine and write about the relocation of Native Americans to Indian reservations. They view and discuss primary source photographs, brainstorm for details and emotions in a small group, and write a Haiku poem about the...

Students explore their own uniqueness. For this "getting to know you" lesson, students create a clay symbol representing their own personality traits. Students write a short description of the symbol and why they chose it.

Third graders read poetry inspired by nature. They talk a walk in nature or in their neighborhood with paper and pen and write down feelings and perceptions. They write a poem about their walk and share it with the class.

Students listen to the teacher read "A Dreamer's Cloak." They examine the difference between squares and circles and create their own cloak by using a paper bag and different shapes.

Students use pictures to help them communicate their ideas. They write personal books or journals using pictures. Students can create daily blogs usig the internet and create a weekly newsletter.

Students explore Greek and Roman mythology in this five lessons unit. Common gods, their roles in the myth and stories of the era are surveyed as students take on the personality of a mythical character.