Fourth graders define unknown vocabulary words and decode unknown words in their reading using a Quicktionary Reading Pen and Franklin Spell Checker. They create reading comprehension questions that are incorporated into a classroom Web...

Students explore the alphabet by completing an on-line letter identification activity. In this phonetics lesson, students utilize the website www.literarycenter.net and listen to word sounds as they identify the spelling of the...

A 67-page packet provides instructors with a complete course in the history of Jazz. Lessons look at the roots of jazz in early 20th century African American communities in the southern United States and continues to the New Orleans...

Young scholars locate China on a world map, then read a news article about pollution in Beijing. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion about smog and a vocabulary activity, then students read...

From traditional sports like football and basketball to more unique or extreme sports like windsurfing, caving, or bungee jumping, your youngsters will surely get a thorough introduction to the world of sports with this lesson plan!

Dispel the many myths and misunderstandings for teens regarding pregnancy. Health students discuss the reproductive system, how conception occurs, and review new information through an excellent in-class game. Some wonderful blackline...

Students examine the images on the West Virginia quarter reverse. Using the quarter design as a model, the discover the meaning of directional terms. They play a game where they have to listen to and follow directions and complete a...

At best, fighting in hockey makes the sport more entertaining; at worst, fighting could lead to death. Pupils read background information about the prevalence of fighting in hockey since the 1917 formation of the National Hockey League....

Third graders engage in a discussion of homophones with the teacher. In this homophone lesson, 3rd graders read "The King Who Rained" and circle homophones used in sentences taken from the book. Students share their work and play a game...

Students examine the rules for the use and formation of adjectives and play a game of tic-tac-toe to determine the correct form of the word to be used.

Students participate in a class discussion "game" in order to help them determine how to take care of themselves and keep their bodies healthy, as well as develop a healthy, mature attitude.

Students explore the stories of "William Tell, The Husband Who Was to Mind the House, The Little Match Girl, and Three Words of Wisdomare" in the five lessons of this unit. The understanding of folktales is highlighted in this unit.

Students read a short article about the upcoming release of the new Harry Potter novel. They debate the issues surrounding the marketing of students's books and films after internet research to support or oppose the topic.

Students explore the names and qualities about members in the group. They each say their name and something about themselves. Students gather around in a circle. They listen to the teacher as he or she says the name of someone and throws...

Students complete an online study of art websites. In this art and technology lesson, students explore the links and try the activities to learn about art online.

Young scholars visit the links on the blog site to learn about class wikis. In this technology integration lesson, students visit the links to view class wikis.