Students participate in a visualization exercise. Then listen to an excerpt from a story and discuss what they 'see.' Finally, they read silently and draw a picture of what they visualized in their heads. They explain their pictures,...

Students explore verbs. They list and demonstrate verbs. Students discuss words that connote different meanings. They write paragraphs based on their word selection. Students share their paragraphs with the class.

Third graders, following an original start to a new story, verbally add on to the story with sentences that revolve around the major points of information. After the students come up with a story, they draw out the main points in the...

Third graders investigate the meaning of immigration by looking it up in the dictionary and discussing it. They determine the location of Korea on the map and brainstorm ideas about it. They listen to a read aloud of Helen Recorvits, My...

Third graders recognize that adults often make plans. They realize that plans help you get organized and help you do tasks. They also understand that asking questions and making decisions help us make plans.

Learners explore the concepts of positive and negative conflict. They examine the ideas of cooperation and competition and apply the idea of win-win to global climate change. Students participate in a friendly competition.

Students host "College Night 2007 at Ballston Common Mall on Wednesday, October, 10 from 7-9 p.m. They can participate in workshops on college admissions and financial aid. The Parent Academy is a new initiative to assist parents of...

Students identify their state and city on a map. After completing a reading of Zoom, students identify various landmarks on a globe and on a map. They begin by identifying the United States and refine their identification until they have...

Students examine the concept of symmetry by studying the symmetry of symbols in a wall painting and creating journals with a symmetrical design. After a class review of symmetry and identifying the line of symmetry in several objects in...

Young scholars use standard rulers to measure the length of common classroom items - such as pencils, books, desk tops - in inches and centimeters, and measure weight in pounds. They also answer math questions, such as "How long is the...

Third graders discuss one thing that makes them feel special. They read the book "We're Different, We're the Same" and discuss the differences they saw in the people in the book. They discuss how they would treat others who are different...

In this social studies family dynamics worksheet, students complete a two sided chart. On one side, students list things that their parents do that they like. The other side is to list the things parents do that they do not like. There...

For this number usage worksheet, students tell how each number is being used in the given examples. Students write position, count, measure, and label for the number uses. Students also complete two test prep questions about uses of...

In this Ben Franklin worksheet, students read a five paragraph text about the accomplishments of the famous inventor. Students answer two essay questions. Part of the worksheet appears to be missing as the questions are numbered #3 and #4.

Young scholars investigate famous people in U.S. history. In this American history activity, students read about famous people such as Helen Keller and Einstein. Young scholars think of ways they might become famous.

Students identify needs and feelings. In this character education lesson, students read two passages about being shy and scared. Students create an ending to the story on their own.

In this money skills worksheet, students answer financial questions based on their own money situation. Studetns complete seven pages of related activities.

Students identify plant needs. In this biology lesson, students watch All About Plants and then write a paragraph describing the various details about plants.

Third graders investigate ratios and rates.  In this third grade mathematics lesson, 3rd graders identify equal ratios and rate and test for proportionality.  This lesson is created to be use in conjunctions with a particular...

Students measure their bodies. In this math lesson, students record their height and weight. Students measure themselves in six months and observe any changes.

Students describe themselves and their home location in a monologue. In this monologue lesson, students write a description of their local area and read to the teacher. Students share their monologues with the class.

Young scholars define their goals, aspirations, and strategies for attaining based on the goals and aspirations of Keith Haring. In this goals lesson plan, students hypothesize goals and solutions on how to get there.

This lesson is being built on the prior knowledge and discussion of discrimination of black Americans in the South. This lesson will focus on Martin Luther King Jr.'s visits to Memphis in support of their efforts and his public appearances.

In this lesson, students work with primary source documents to recapture the experience of traveling on the Trail of Tears.