Eugenics philosophy takes survival of the fittest to a whole new level. With a research-focused lesson, young scientists examine the history of the eugenics movement and its impact on society. Pupils engage with a video clip, primary...

Take the next step in the writing process with a lesson plan geared towards the completion of writing an evidence-based essay about a rule to live by, as Bud did in Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. Pupils collaborate with their...

Middle schoolers explore the Navajo culture. In this Navajo Indians instructional activity, students gain information about their weaving and dancing. Middle schoolers note the patterns in the weaving. Students create a dance that...

In this comprehension skills worksheet, learners read the book At Play Long Ago and Today and complete comprehension activities. Students complete 5 activities including note taking, compare and contrast, predicting, and author's...

In this comprehension skills worksheet, 2nd graders read the book Rain Forest Babies and complete comprehension activities. Students complete 5 activities including note taking, compare and contrast, and personal opinion.

Here is an app version of a powerful tool that allows you and your students to have one place where you can capture, organize, and share items in multiple media formats.  The different uses for this app are as varied as your ideas...

Your class examines the ways that they spend time by evaluating their own schedules. They create a peer research survey to gather information about their various habits. They analyze the data and compare/contrast the activities of...

Two narrative excerpts tell the same story from different points of view. In the first excerpt (first person), sequencing words and phrases are bolded and learners write down what the bold type does. The second excerpt is in third...

Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the introduction of The Cornell Notetaking System and the emphasis is upon the active learning that is involved. They discuss and demonstrate the six steps of taking Cornell Notes.

In this phrasal verbs worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive exercise about the meaning of verbs with "take".

Hold participants accountable for group discussions by asking members to take notes. After identifying the topic, the recorder indicates the speaker, the speaker’s opinion, and comments on this opinion. The matrix could also be given to...

Learners identify types of teeth, tools for teeth, the people and behaviors associated with dental care. Then, they create a list of ways to take care of their teeth. Students also create a chart of dental care using key terms and...

Students explore sound, pitch, volume, frequency, and musical notes. In this homemade instrument lesson, students use materials such as jars, buckets, strings, rackets, rubber bands, and bottles to create their own unique instrument....

For this plate tectonics worksheet, students take notes on the types of plate boundaries including divergent boundaries, convergent boundaries and transform boundaries and they explain how plates move.

Students research the live of cowboys in 18th Century America. In this cattle drive activity, students locate a variety of online resources and take notes.  Students compile notes and write a brief report. 

Students practice accurate note taking skills, recording only pertinent information. Using proper grammar and useage, they record accurate phone messages. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English.

One of the keys to success in school is organization. This resource leads learners through the process of creating an outline for a chapter from a social studies text. In addition, they review facts they have learned in their class...

Students take a closer look at money. In this federal reserve lesson, students complete the provided handouts that require them to examine Federal reserve notes and discover details about the role of the Federal Reserve in the United...

Scholars think of a special place, then represent that place through pictures or written words— a poem, song, or short story. Peers show off their organizational skills by reviewing their binders and notebooks, comparing strategies, and...

The author invested plenty of time in the presentation of this information; it is visually appealing, contains sound-effects, and displays creative animations and photos! Unfortunately, blank lines are included on most of the slides with...

Have a copy of this reference sheet ready to go in a packet of materials for your substitute teacher, as it will be a great way for your substitute to let you know about any discipline issues, absences, tardies, and work missing or...

Where would society be without the TV? Working together, scholars complete an anchor chart about the invention of the television. Additionally, pupils complete vocabulary cards for key terms from the unit and organize them on a metal...

Get young learners involved in the development of classroom rules! Students and the teacher discuss the purpose of having rules, including how rules provide order, security and safety. Then learners design pictures to accompany the...

Take a stand! Even the most reluctant speakers find their voices if the topics are engaging. Use pictures, photos, or word prompts (I think pizza is the best lunch on the school menu. What do you think?) to stir responses. Encourage...