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Making CD's from MIDI Compositions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students complete their own composition (ABA song form, C Major scale, 32-60 measures) using the keyboard and sequencing software on the computer to playback the song. They fill in answers in their workbooks and watch how to transfer...
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From Graphic Organizer to Comparison

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders brainstorm a variety of topics for writing. As a class, learners create four types of graphic organizers on selected topics. They discuss how to use graphic organizer in constructing a written paragraph.
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Hiragana - Perfect ~ Writing a Japanese Pictionary

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students listen to a story and view Japanese artifacts. They use the internet to explore the writings known as Hiragana. They create their own Japanese pictionaries and share them with the class.
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Native American Research

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate an Native American tribal group. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The subject areas to focus on are religious life, history, social structures, economics, geography, and environment. Students...
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Presidents

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify the qualities needed to become President of the United States. Using the internet, they discover the differences in character of past presidents and draw conclusions about their time in office. They relate a piece of...
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Details, Details, Details

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars review paragraph development, use of adjectives and grammar requirements. They incorporate various details in a written paragraph describing a visual image used as a writing prompt.
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American Dragon: Jake Long

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students, after viewing the film "American Dragon," by Jake Long, explore and analyze the importance of legends and the unique cultures others grow up in. They stress the need for having a good self-esteem and assess how to work together...
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The Aerial Age

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars infer America's attitude towards aviation in the early 1900s. In this The Aerial Age instructional activity, students analyze early 1900s literature, music, advertisements, and popular culture in reference to aviation....
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Making Good Money Choices

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students play a game called Philanthropy EconAround Bingo and learn how to make smart money choices. In this money choices lesson plan, students play the game and discuss what choices would be better than others to maximize their money.
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Preparing and Making a Presentation

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students make a presentation and know the various types of presentations. In this presentation instructional activity, students answer questions about presentations and then create their own presentation following the set of standards...
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Heroes and Their Characteristics, Past and Present

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a PowerPoint presentation. For this Internet research and technology lesson, students pick a hero to research on the Internet. After conducting research, they create a PowerPoint presentation on the hero of their choice.
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Civil War: Generals at the Battle of Stones River

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore U.S. history by creating a computer presentation in class. In this Civil War battle lesson plan, students read assigned text about the Battle of Stones River and research individual generals from the battles. Students...
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Help, I can't reach it!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn the major organ systems in the human body and research simple machines on the Internet; They design an informational brochure about a medical profession and present that career topic to the class.
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In Outer Space

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students use the internet to gather information on the solar system. They identify the discoverer and unique characteristics of each planet. They compare and contrast each planet based on size, mass, and distance from the sun. They...
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Inferring Themes

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice making inferences on various types of reading material. As a class, they develop a definition of the word "theme" and discuss themes for some of their favorite stories. They use the context of the reading...
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Why Should I Do Philanthropy?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students consider the benefits of philanthropy as well as noting opposing viewpoints.
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The Last Resort

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars rescue the Desert Mountain resort by designing a travel brochure that bring in the tourists.
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Pen Pal Letters to Soldiers Overseas

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write letters to soldiers overseas with correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. They learn three facts about the geography of the area where the pen pal is located and about the pen pal.
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Examine Your Attitudes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students complete a survey about their attitudes toward herps--reptiles and amphibians. They compare their findings, tally them, graph them, and administer the survey to others. Later, they create an education campaign to dispel myths...
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Settling the Plymouth Colony

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students label blank maps with the names of the New England Colonies. They explain the difficulties that the Pilgrims had and how hard they worked to survive in Plymouth.
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Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Young scholars honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the principles he stood for: justice, equality, freedom, and peace.
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Martin Luther King Jr.: A Fact Or Opinion Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils discuss the difference between fact and opinion, then read a brief biography of Martin Luther King Jr. They complete the Martin Luther King Jr.: Fact or Opinion worksheet.
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Our Flag Throughout History

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students work together to create a timeline of the history of the American flag. They attach pictures of presidents, flags and other illustrations. They create the timeline in red, white and blue to represent the flag itself.
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Sing the Blues

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore examples of this musical form, then write their own lyrics for a blues song.

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