Make origami ducks with your class to reinforce geometry concepts and vocabulary; develop fine motor and visual translation skills; and enrich study of Japanese culture, the pond habitat, or migration. Create a whole group "worksheet"...

Create geometric cups by interpreting directions, informational text, and mathematical concepts. Critical thinkers apply geometric theory (congruent shapes, patterns, symmetry) to actual directions to create a cup that holds Kool Aid....

Students create tasty faces. In this food lesson, students use rice cakes to make a funny face. Students follow directions and use creativity for this activity. Students make a list of things they need from the grocery store to make more...

Fourth graders demonstrate reading and following multi-step directions. They discuss the importance of following directions when assembling something or when following map directions, then independently read through a list of...

Students use distance measuring tools to follow directions and chart the path the pilgrims made from Plymouth, England to Boston, Massachusetts. In this Pilgrim voyage lesson, students use a map to chart the distance traveled by the...

If you have a little left over tinsel and aluminum foil, your class can create these fun moon and star mobiles. Poster board or recycled cardboard become your moon and stars; the tinsel gives them sparkle. This would be a great...

Students practice following directions by reading handouts. In this task management lesson, students read a handout instructing them to create an art rubbing using paper, pencil, crayons and a leaf. Students answer study questions about...

Students work on an art project. In this following directions lesson, students must listen carefully and follow the teacher's instructions in order to make a picture of a turkey.

Students explore the cities of Cairo, Istanbul, Jerusalem, Mecca and Tehran.  In this Middle East lesson plan, students complete a map, research one of the five the cities and prepare a presentation that includes details about the...

Students follow directions on how to make an edible brown bear. For this following directions lesson plan, students make their bear out of bagels, peanut butter, crackers, and more.

Students complete a building activity using their knowledge of geometrical shapes, tools, and how to follow a plan from previous lessons in this unit. In this following directions lesson, students study the basic building process as it...

This one is for the pre-K jet-set. They hone their observation and listening skills as they use Popsicle sticks to apply paint to wax paper. They view how the colors blend and mix together as they move the stick around on the paper.

Students learn creative cooking. In this early childhood lesson plan, students children work together to plan, buy, and prepare a soup for their lunchtime meal.

Students play with math. In this early childhood lesson plan, students create drawings of family members to use for math activities including counting, seriating, sorting, grouping, and sequencing.

Second graders follow a recipe.  In this cooking lesson, 2nd graders are given a recipe and ingredients to prepare food. Students will reflect on their experience in their journals.

Students create a fire safety rules poster. In this fire safety instructional activity, students inspect their classroom and discuss the best way to exit in case of a fire. Students then make a poster stating the rules and exit plan.

Learners create cinnamon ornaments. In this ornament making lesson, students use applesauce, cinnamon and glue to make ornaments. Learners use glitter beads, sequins and other art supplies to decorate the ornaments

Students use distances on a map to draw a route, give directions, and follow directions. In this map lesson plan, students explain their route and directions orally.

American traditions of Thanksgiving come to life through culinary activities. Young chefs practice cooking a turkey and setting a table for a Thanksgiving family feast. They use math and reading skills to follow directions and measure...

Young scholars use the four main directions to locate features in the classroom. In this direction lesson, students review the 4 main directions using a world map. Young scholars use a magnetic compass to locate the north wall in their...

Students write directions for completing everyday activities.  In this writing instructions lesson students exchange their set of written directions with a partner and follow their partners directions.  If the directions are...

Students make a two - colorable map by following directions given to them. In this map lesson plan, students follow 5 sets of directions and discuss their activity.

There are many different cultural groups that dwell in East Asia. You and your special ed class will explore the East Asian culture by listing each culture group and then creating a collage style poster. They will attempt to identify...

Students create a multimedia animal research presentation based on the include criteria for both information and sideshow format. They follow directions on slide set-up from creating a slide to transitions and musical insertion.