Fourth graders generate an oral presentation on the weather. In this weather lesson, 4th graders watch the weather for a week and record the data on a chart. Students give a weather report at the end of the week.

Students create an advertising campaign. For this environmental education lesson, students research aluminum and aluminum can recycling. Students wrap the lesson up by writing newspaper articles, creating public service announcements,...

Students explore organic and inorganic objects. For this environmental lesson students perform a composting experiment using flowers in different soils. Students record their observations.

Students take charge of a recycling project . In this environmental issues lesson, students manage a paper recycling project and use compost made from the recycled paper to beautify trees.

Young scholars explore the changes of life in different generations. In this change of life lesson, students help out families with new babies and learn about their needs. Young scholars participate in interviews, creating timelines and...

Learners understand the stereotypes and realities of older people. In this philanthropic lesson, students in groups read and report on the positive images of older people in children's books. Learners address the needs and wants of older...

For this place value worksheet, students solve and complete 25 various types of problems. First, they use the concept of rounding to answer the questions described. Then, students use each number once to find the largest and smallest...

Third graders make a T-shirt. In this fish printing lesson, 3rd graders learn about Gyotaku and the history of fish printing. The teacher demonstrates how to do a fish printing for a T-shirt and then students make their own T-shirts and...

Students examine popular media. In this media awareness lesson, students keep logs of their interactions with media and then write an essay regarding the data.

Students explore journalism. In this expository writing lesson, students read several newspaper articles and note common features. After reading Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Jan Brett, students work with a partner to write a news...

Learners examine the technological weapons of the Civil War. For this Civil War lesson, students research the use of trains, telegraphs, and steamships in the war. Learners write newspaper articles pertaining to the new weaponry.

Students explore the Gettysburg Address. In this U. S. history lesson, students examine Abraham Lincoln's speech and it's themes of freedom, equality, and emancipation.

Students explore public sentiment regarding Reconstruction. In this Reconstruction lesson, students analyze primary sources for evidence of the political, social and economic stability of the U.S. following the Civil War. Students...

Young scholars examine World War I war crimes. In this world history instructional activity, high schoolers use primary and secondary sources to research and understand the action taken by the United States during the Armenian Genocide....

Learners understand that hunger causes many deaths a year and many children are trapped as slaves through watching a video. For this hunger and child slavery lesson, students write letters to call attention to the problems of hunger and...

Young scholars define journalism and identify the basic components of a news story. In this journalism basics lesson, students define the word journalism, read a new story, and break it into parts with two major characteristics for each...

Students investigate the special landmarks of their county. In this geography lesson, students view a Powerpoint presentation about counties. Students create a Powerpoint presentation of their own county and use a digital camera to take...

Fourth graders investigate where Oklahoma's variety of crops are harvested, and grown their own plants. A printable map and crop information guide are provided.

Students discuss acts of kindness. For this character education lesson, students use a large sheet of poster paper, tempera paint, and markers to create a graffiti wall. Students write down their ideas of kindness and share their wall...

Learners make papier-mache people.  In this relationship building lesson, students develop a relationship with a local retirement center or nursing home and get to know at least one of the residents.  Learners make a...

Learners read letters written by Evans and Gunton regarding race relations. In this Progressive Movement lesson, students interpret the intentions and tone of the letters to understand contemporary racial beliefs. Learners discuss the...

Students investigate impressionist painting techniques. In this visual arts lesson plan, students view paintings by Monet and practice the dot and stroke technique. Students use shades of green and gentle brush strokes to create grass in...

Students explore triptychs.  In this art history lesson, students define the terms "photograph" and "triptych".  Students discuss changes that occur between mothers and daughters and create an original triptych using...

Students discuss the lines, shapes, and patterns used to decorate a 19th century chandelier. In this visual arts lesson plan, students examine the lines and identify the patterns on the chandelier. Students create a papier-mache...