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What is Economics? An Economic Board Game
Students learn the fundamental concepts of economics as it relates to government.
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The American Revolution
Pupils study the American Revolution using Google Earth and United Streaming online resources. For this American Revolution lesson, students complete a KWL chart with information they know about the American Revolution. Pupils then study...
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Mandala Art
Learners investigate art elements such as color schemes and proportion by creating their own personal Mandala Circle on paper or canvas. This also allows students to investigate mathematical concepts such as tesselations or social...
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Recycled Racers
Students research automobile operating systems in relation to racing. They design and construct vehicles from recycled material which they race to study the concept of propulsion.
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Where Do I Live?
Students study the characteristics of communities. Students identify similarities and differences in communities. Students identify that all people have basic needs, understanding that these needs are met through the community. Students...
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Wonderfully Wild Unit
Students explore the ethics of 'fair' in regards to humans relationship with wildlife. In this wildlife study lesson, students read the story starters about wildlife and then discuss how to finish the story. Students finish the stories...
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Courageous Heroes
Students investigate the concept of a hero. In this character education lesson, students define courage and discuss heroes they know. Students brainstorm ways to describe a hero and create an acrostic poem.
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Political Systems in Louisiana
Students examine propaganda as it relates to political campaigning. They' attention be focused on a few important basic concepts they need to explain the functions and use of propoganda.
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Civil Engineering: Designing Bridges
Students examine the bridges of the United States. They discuss the concept of balance. They draw their own design of a suspension bridge.
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It's Not Always What It Seems to Be!
Students write metaphors. In this literary devices lesson, students discuss metaphors and how they are used in literature. Students read the poem "Song of a Dandelion Pushing up Through an Urban Sidewalk Crack" and determine any...
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Why I Serve
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students consider and share the importance of volunteering. Students participate in a service learning project and reflect on it.
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Read 'n' Give -- Planning Our Book Drive
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning activity, students design and implement a book drive to benefit their community.
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Save the Earth: It's Everyone's Home!
Students organize a donation drive based on the concept of reusing items for an animal shelter. For this reusing items lesson plan, students distinguish between reusable and non reusable items, have a donation drive, and use the...
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Javanese Wayang Kulit Lesson Plan
Fourth graders study the history and culture associated with Javanese Shadow Puppets and the perspective that is used during performances. They design original shadow puppets and give a shadow puppet performance using their creations.
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Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure
Pupils research the exploration of Antarctica by the explorer Sir Ernest Shackelton. In this Antarctic exploration lesson, students watch a movie about Sir Ernest Shackelton and his ship the Endurance. Pupils study a map of Antarctica...
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Traveling on the Orphan Train
Students explore the components and meaning of philanthropy. In this community awareness lesson, students are able to identify and research agencies and organizations that provide services to children in need, compare and contrast...
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Women in Math
Students explore the concept of women in mathematics. In this women mathematicians lesson, students research the role of women in mathematics using books and the Internet.
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Walking the Talk
Students research production, consumptions, and disposal of everyday items and their ecological impacts. In this sustainable economics instructional activity, students discuss clothing and various items used everyday in groups. Students...
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Colossal Structures and Sculptures
Fifth graders explore the historical, procedural, and comparative studies of colossal sculptures and structures in this six lessons unit. The cooperative efforts of many people to complete the works is emphasized.
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Living Integrity
Students analyze scenarios regarding integrity. In this character education lesson, students participate in group discussions. Students analyze various scenarios regarding integrity and construct a written response in their character...
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The Art of Improvisation
Students explore the work of 3 for All. In this performing arts lesson, students watch a video segment about the improvisation group 3 for All, study improvisation, and participate in their own improvisation routines.
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Exploring Photographs: Methods of Visual Analysis
Students use the methods of description, reflection, and formal analysis for a study of images. In this image analysis lesson plan, students work in teams to interpret and analyze an assigned work of art. Students write responses to the...
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Designing A Mythical Creature
Students study mythology and why human cultures require them. For this investigating myths lesson students design a creature that fits an explanation of a natural phenomena then demonstrate the concept of "myth" and "legend".
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Design a Latin American Restaurant
Students investigate the culture of a Latin American country to design a new restaurant. In this Latin American lesson, students identify social classes, geographical locations, cultural practices, and monetary systems of a Latin...