Young scholars explore animal characteristics by researching the animals in a zoo. In this video documentary lesson, students view the local zoo and create a documentary about a single animal they found at the zoo. Young scholars present...

Students study the criteria used to select notable book awards, including the Caldecott Medal and the Newbery Medal. Then they develop their own Class Book Awards to bestow upon favorite books in the classroom library. They decide on...

Pupils discuss what makes up a community. Students elect officials of their community and complete an application for the position. Pupils research jobs within the community and hold a job fair where parents come to school and share...