Students discover time keeping by reading clocks.  In this time-telling lesson plan, students read the story Hickory Dickory Dock, and discuss the measurements of time we use.  Students complete worksheets in which they...

Students examine the living quarters and belongings of immigrant families living in one tenement building spanning the years from 1830 to 1940. They explain how the national background of immigrants added to the "melting pot" of American...

Young scholars write position papers on a form of alternative energy production. They use several class periods to develop and write their paper and them participate in an extensive peer review session.

Students explore number values by completing consumer math worksheets. In this math functions instructional activity, students identify the use of a decimal in numbers and the place values that are represented when dealing with money....

Student participate in oral discussions to be able to define epidemic and identify 3 instances in history in which epidemics occurred. They are introduced to the quarter theme, disease. Students identify disease as a crucial dictator...

Students build a tornado in a bottle and do various readings to explore tornadoes.

Students work in groups to read information about one of four featured factories. Students share their readings with the class, and compile a list of "Actions to be Taken" that will be included in their final paper. Student compare their...

Students design, build, draw, or bake a creature of their choice and present to the class. They write a paper including the creature's habitat, method of getting energy, their creature as a producer or consumer, predator or prey species...

Students examine the relationships between particular landmarks and their home cities. They create posters illustrating the various connections and write scripts that could be used by tour guides.

Second graders determine the total value of a collection of coins. They convert money and make money exchanges. Students create and solve money-story problems. They demonstrate the ability to summarize conversations and discussions.