Third graders use a research checklist to gather information for a brochure of their local area. students then use a Brochure Data List and Brochure Rubric to edit their brochure. They discuss and revise and create their final brochure.

Students choose a subject for a biographical research paper. They use books, the Internet, encyclopedias and articles to gather information on a determined subject then follow a rubric to write a research paper.

Students learn colors while performing locomotive skills.

Pupils learn of the comparisons between Shakespeare's play, King Lear, and the actual King James. They make historical connections through internet research.

Students perform various scenes from the play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. They examine and discuss the text and stage directions, then perform their scenes in small groups for the class.

Students compare and calculate the light gathering power of lenses. They determine the ability of various lenses and mirrors to gather light.

Students research a major historical event from the ancient world and write a newsletter about the event.

First graders are consonants or vowels. If a vowel is called out the vowels try to run to the base line and the consonants chase them and try to tag them. If a consonant is called out, the consonants run to their base line chased by the...

Seventh graders read the novel, Lyddie, while studying the reform movement. They complete assignments for each chapter and write essays about Lyddie's development through the novel.

Students examine the life and work of P.T. Barnum. They discover his advertising techniques and business practices. They examine his use of people with disabilities for amusement.

This lesson is a culminating lesson which follows students researching, collecting citations, evaluating and selecting text, graphic materials and visual aids. In this concluding lesson, 5th graders discuss the assessment task and how to...

Students research a specific person from American history who played a significant role and had an impact on future events and situations. They write a multi paragraph essay which includes three reasons explaining why they would have...

Fifth graders internalize the ability to recall, inform, or organize ideas when comprehending text. Students practice paraphrasing/summarizing by taking it to the playground. Students line up with 4B5 feet on each side of the group,...

Students compare and contrast specific characters in the book, "Old Henry." They discuss similarities and differences between people and define character traits. They assess one's own character traits and have a class discussion about...

Students investigate the essays and life of Thoreau in order to appreciate his point of view and understand his way of thinking. They participate in various activities and writing assignments to gain a similar perspective. Students write...

Students analyze Korean culture from their literature piece. They investigate the theme of oppression by an occupying army. Students encounter courage, resistance movements and explore the underground railroads.

Students read background information about Rachel Carson found on the listed website links. They analyze and answer questions about her work and how it is linked to science then they research pesticide usage and alternative methods.

In this painting worksheet, students follow the directions on this page to create a picture of a fish. Students use sponge paints and a cardboard comb with paint to make a fish, which will be cut out after it is dry.

Students compare Noh drama to western drama and trace the influence of Japanese theater on modern western drama.  In this Noh drama lesson, students read the play Black Tomb (Kurozuko) defining the elements and conventions of Noh...

In this synonyms and antonyms worksheet, students choose the best synonym for the first 6 examples and the best antonym for the last 6 examples.

In this comparative and superlative adjectives activity, students read the sentences about adjectives and click the answer button to see the correct answer. Students complete 8 problems.

Fourth graders complete a spelling activity that also improves their proofreading skills. In this spelling instructional activity, 4th graders read a list of words and proofread to find the word spelled correctly in each row.

Students complete activities to learn about rhythm. In this rhythm and movement activity, students role play a marching activity in groups. Students listen to music and move according to decorations. Students march in formations to learn...

Young scholars compare and contrast the English version to the Maori version of the Treaty of Waitangi.  In this diversity lesson, students discuss similarities and differences in the two versions of the treaty.  Young scholars...