Students explore Spanish missions. In this research skills lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the architecture, purposes, and functionality of Spanish missions.

Young scholars read to discover the sequence of events of the LCROSS moon mission.  In this space science lesson, students read an article about the LCROSS moon mission and the events that took place.  After reading, young...

Students explore the concept of respect. In this respect and democracy lesson, students define respect and brainstorm examples of showing respect and disrespect. Students read Core Values of American Constitutional Democracy and pick out...

Students create time-lines of tow major eruptions and use this information to determine what happens during an eruption.  In this volcano lesson students read information about previous eruptions and create a time line. 

Students create a movie about a new civilization using claymation.  In this social studies lesson, students design a storyboard that includes various features of a new civilization, then use video and digital cameras to create a...

Students examine how the world around them is constantly changing. In groups, they travel between centers in their classroom to role play the role of explorers in Washington D.C. They share their experiences with their classmates and...

Pupils explore Arctic animal life through use of electronic resources. They discover facts about various animals that share that ecosystem with wolves.

Learners discover the importance of descriptions and detail in their writing. They write in their scientific journals and are evaluated by the teacher. They write a descriptive piece and evaluate their own writing as well.

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides a cooperative grouping strategy. This site explains how to engage students using the Jigsaw method for grammar study.

This site was designed by a mother, Claudia Buchczik, for young Internet users. It includes games, arts and crafts ideas, a quiz and book suggestions. Very kid-friendly: kids can contribute their own ideas. Site is in German.