Students read the story of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Based upon the story, students perform reinforcement and discovery activities, according to their ability level. Pupils may write an essay, perform computer research,...

Students review the format used to write a friendly letter which they will use to write an e-mail. They use questioning techniques as they write a letter of inquiry using a number of drafts. Using a word processing program they develop...

In this biology worksheet, students complete a lab report being as detailed as possible. They identify the problem or hypothesis. Then they write the procedures and record their findings. Students also analyze their results, discuss, and...

Students select important dates in a specific time period, draw a symbol representing that date stimulating their creativity, and arrange these dates in correct sequence on a timeline with their appropriate symbol stressing good spacing.

Students write a descriptive paragraph, in the style of Virginia Hamilton, describing the landscape around their house.

Students read a fable and create a pop-up book of the fable. Students add the moral of the story to the back of the book.

Learners research a timetable for the building of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. After the research is completed, students construct a graph and come up with different proposals for the building of the bridge.

Young scholars research primary and secondary sources to find information about their ancestors. They write a series of journal entries, from the perspective of one of their ancestors, on what life was like in that given time period.

Students explore writing using literary terms. In this Christmas poetry lesson, students write a poem about a Christmas tree or a snowman using at least one example of each: metaphor, simile, and personification.  

Middle schoolers investigate the concept of a market. They produce a dramatization to simulate the daily activities found inside. Students ask questions about the price, location, and use of items. The acting strengthens communication...

Students participate in a field trip to become familiar with the Buffalo soldiers. In this Buffalo Soldiers lesson, students report on the Buffalo soldiers lives.

Students create postcards from the past by summarizing a historical event. Then they design illustrations for their postcards and send them off to another teacher at their school.

Students review multiple ideas for creating a self portrait including abstract versions, PowerPoint presentations, sculptures, ceramic plates, photography and shadow boxes. They create self portraits.

Young scholars write a paragraph and then revise it. In this editing lesson, students use a checklist and a scoring guide to rate their writing.

Sixth graders create a travel brochure for a selected destination of their choice using information gathered from the Internet.

Sixth graders research an Arctic animal. They survey the questions in the Animal Report in order to conduct their research. They investigate their chosen animal by using the Internet, library books and reference books.

Sixth graders describe the geography of Mesopotamia, explain the characteristics of Sumerian city-states, and identify the cultural practices of the ancient Sumerians. They then explain how empires formed in Mesopotamia.

Students create advertising with the intent of protecting wildlife. In this service learning activity, students craft advertisements and write persuasive essays regarding the protection of wildlife.

Learners explore the popular culture phenomenon of the musical 'Cats' and the T.S. Eliot poems that were its inspiration. They write original poems about animals, and read them aloud to their peers.

Learners identify arrays and write multiplication and division problems to match. They write their own multiplication book using arrays.

Students consider how their favorite local places might be interesting spots for visitors. They investigate and write articles on these locations to examine what their community has to offer and to create an Unlikely Tourist's Guide to...

Middle schoolers create philanthropic brochures. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students make promotional pamphlets and offer theirs products to philanthropic organizations.