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The Bracelet: Five Senses
Students investigate the 5 senses by reading children's literature. In this descriptive writing lesson, students read the story The Bracelet by Yoshiko Uchida, analyzing the story and characters as they go. Students identify the use of...
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The Main Man
Students explore visualizing stories by completing a graphic organizer. In this reading strategy lesson, students read the story Pecos Bill by Steven Kellog and identify the setting, main characters and their interpretations. Students...
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Who Was Sacagawea?
Explore famous women in U.S. history by creating a Venn Diagram, The focus of this Sacagawea biography lesson is for students to discuss the triumphs and contributions of Sacagawea's life and compare her to an average 21st century woman....
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Anticipation
Pupils predict events in Strega Nona. In this anticipation lesson, students use an anticipation guide to generate predictions about events in the story, Strega Nona. Pupils work independently to finish the guide as an assessment.
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Ask Questions About a Topic
Students explore reading comprehension by completing a graphic organizer. In this journalism technique lesson, students discuss important questions they can ask about stories they read to improve comprehension. Students identify keywords...
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Cause and Effect
Young scholars explore subtext by reading sample paragraphs in class. In this cause and effect lesson, students read several different paragraphs and practice identifying the relationship between cause and effect within the short...
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Reading a Local and National Weather Map
Students investigate weather maps. In this weather lesson, students discover the meaning of different weather icons and symbols. Working independently, students use the local forecast to correctly label a state map.
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Learning Scientific Coral Terminology
Students explore properties of coral. In this scientific observation lesson, students investigate properties and characteristics of coral. Students write statements describing the coral using observation words.
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Fool Proof Printmaking
Students explore historical technology by participating in a printing activity. In this printing block lesson, students identify how mass papers were printed in the past by using blocks repeatedly. Students create their own printing...
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Ugly? Says Who?
Students explore biology by writing animal poetry in class. In this animal characteristics lesson, students research the Internet for facts about an "ugly" animal such as a bug or small critter. Students complete worksheets about animal...
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Germs and the Body
Students explore biology by completing an illness worksheet. For this human germs lesson, students identify how germs are transferred from one body to another and the prevention methods that can be taken. Students complete a worksheet...
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Techno Explorer: Internet Lesson Plans for Beginners
Students explore technology by participating in an on-line exercise. In this Internet safety lesson, students identify the appropriate behavior they should use while searching and communicating in cyberspace. Students practice saving...
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The Keeping Quilt
Students discover story analysis by discussing a book the class reads together. In this reading comprehension lesson, students read the book The Keeping Quilt and discuss the different characters and plot points among the class. ...
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Small Group Shared Writing
Young scholars discuss elements of effective writing in small groups. They work together to critique individual and group writing focusing on including supporting details.
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A Fish Story
Young scholars closely examine and analyze an American tall tale. They find the key features of a tall tale and compose a tall tale of their own. Student groups write, edit and present their tales to the class.
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World-Water Hero
Pupils explore why clean water is essential. In this environmental lesson, students identify the "powers" we need to improve the quality of water. Pupils share their descriptions of world-water superheroes.
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Invention at Play Family Activities Guide
Young scholars explore child psychology by participating in an interactive children's game. In this child relationship lesson, students identify playtime as the key ingredient to have a child become intellectually and creatively...
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Printable Poem Starter: If You Were an Ornament
Students have the opportunity to finish a Christmas-themed poem about an ornament hanging on a tree. The first two lines establish a simple rhyme scheme that students can follow as they finish the poem. The worksheet includes a picture...
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Dream Houses
Students explore different types of homes and how the environment effects the types of houses people construct. In this houses lesson plan, students learn about environmental factors and cultural factors that play in to why people build...
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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"
Young scholars explore nature by reading stories in class. In this animal characteristics lesson plan, students read the story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," by Rudyard Kipling and identify the different animals mentioned in the book. Young...
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Introduce Vocabulary: a Day at the Apple Orchard
Students explore language arts by reading a story book in class. In this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book A Day at the Apple Orchard and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the selected vocab...
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Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse
Students explore English by reading a children's book in class. In this story vocabulary lesson, students read the book Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse and discuss the use of three vocabulary words. Students define the selected...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Annabelle Swift, Kindergartner
Students explore language arts by reading a book about children. In this tier two vocabulary lesson plan, students read the book Annabelle Swift, Kindergartner and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Cows Can’t Fly
Students explore language arts by reading a story book in class. For this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book Cows Can't Fly and identify the use of certain vocabulary terms. Students define the selected words and utilize...
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