Second graders explore the types of tools that scientists use t o study weater,

Students use a microscope and observation skills to compare and contrast several physical properties and develop a classification system.

Students examine and discuss artwork by the artist Ellsworth Kelly. They create an abstract picture of two-dimensional geometric shapes using Kid Pix software based on a photograph taken by the student.

Students examine a sculpture by the artist Jin Soo Kim, and discuss the concept of recycling paper. They create a tree sculpture using recycled paper and reusable paper products.

Students choose a partner and find a safe space on the floor. They practice the skills of over- and underhand throwing.

Learners identify the letter H and the sound it make through drawing. After identifying the letter H, students brainstorm words that begin with the letter H. In the computer lab, they use computer drawing software to create a house and...

Students identify basic shapes (triangle, square, rectangle, circle), create shapes with different body parts, and create shapes at various levels (high, low)

Second graders practice skipping and hopping and understanding self space. Music begins playing and students are directed on what movement skill to do. When music stops students need to find a "home" by hopping or skipping into their...

Students practice dribbling and shooting with the hands. They be on a group of two or three players; each group stand behind one of the ten frisbees or hoops.

Learners who are chosen as taggers move throughout the area tagging others using a locomotor pattern of choice like walking, hopping, skipping, etc. When tagged, a spell has been cast upon them, turning them into a toad or frog.

Pupils practice catching and throwing while being defended and defending areas of a field.

Students practice body and space awareness. Listening skills are also reinforced.

First graders sort, classify, and write about how they sort buttons.

Students each create a small piece of a larger picture. When assembled the final piece match a photograph of a famous individual.

Students collect pennies to donate to Kiwanis International for their international effort to buy salt for children's bone development. They calculate the amount of money donated, calculate how many children will receive salt, and write...

First graders experiment with fat content by analyzing snack foods. They learn what makes up a nutritious snack.

Second graders work on the concept of fairness, then produce a page on the computer for a class book. They explain the difference between negative and positive behaviors in conflict situations.

Pupils analyze the formula for speed and velocity. They explore and demonstrate how to calculate the speed of wind up toy pets, average the speeds and identify the correct units of measure of speed.

Students engage in a lesson which involves role-play and the use of manipulatives to solve subtraction problems. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain subtraction practice. They get to eat the...

First graders draw pictures of how they came to school.

Students solve joining problems by using cat counters, pictures, and numbers. First, students listen to the story "Pretend You're a Cat" by Jean Marzollo.

First graders read "How Long Is A Foot?" together and use paper clips, teddy bears, crayons and other non-standard units to measure items. They compare the items measured and order them from longest to shortest.

Third graders, in groups, practice multiplication by putting five multiplication problems on white scales, then the answers on florescent colored scales.

Second graders explain the relative size of fractions using symbolic and concrete representations. Groups of four students play a game which uses cards and unifix cubes. The game helps them get a visual understanding for the 'size' of...