Students factor trinomials using specific factoring methods. In this algebra lesson, students factor equations using the difference of squares and foiling. They play a game to enhance their understanding of factoring.

Learners explore the different properties of conics. In this algebra instructional activity, students calculate the midpoint of a line, the distances between two points as they get ready to find the focus and directrix in eclipse and...

Fourth graders put elbow macaroni where commas and quotation marks are supposed to be in sentences. For this punctuation lesson plan, 4th graders use the pasta to define where punctuation is missing in sentence strips.

First graders taste a variety of items and record a full sentence about the way they taste.  In this taste buds instructional activity, 1st graders predict and then taste various items.  Students draw a picture of the tongue...

Third graders arrange numbers up to 1,000. In this arranging numbers lesson, 3rd graders play a game to try and build the biggest number they can using number tiles.  Students work in groups to draw number tiles from a jar and...

Students solve quadratics using factoring. For this algebra lesson, students rewrite word problems and use properties of quadratic equations to solve.

Learners examine the sources, location and availability of local food, develop mapping skills, interact with Elders to gain pertinent information, and examine subsistence issues of the past and present.

Young scholars define extinction, name four animals and two plant species that are extinct, list three reasons why animals and plants become extinct, and create ways that would help prevent extinction.

Students research the Internet to locate information about the Route 66 Festival. They focus on the history of the route in Illinois and create a web page of information.

Students define and discuss global interdependence. They read How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World and keep a list of the countries visited during the story and identify all of the productive resources and natural resource...

Third graders examine and identify the effects smoking has on the lungs. They view and discuss pictures of a smoker's lung and a healthy lung, and read and discuss an informational handout. Students then participate in an aerobic...

Third graders draw a map of the town given different sites to locate on the map by the teacher. They explain that latitude and longitude are used to locate places on maps and globes, identify the distinctive physical and cultural...

Learners are introduced to the nervous system. In groups, they research the relationship between disease and injury and how it affects the nervous system. To end the lesson, they present their findings to the class and create a poster.

Third graders identify and discover why the Iditarod race is done each year. They explore the historical significance of the Iditarod. Students also use web sites to research related topics, i.e. diseases (diptheria), geography of...

Students demonstrate their self discipline and motivation by brainstorming their own personal self discipline goals. In this self discipline lesson, students analyze examples of self discipline and self control by completing a worksheet...

Fourth graders create their classroom rules.  In this Mayflower Compact lesson, 4th graders listen to the Plymouth story and learn about the Mayflower Compact.  Students analyze the Mayflower Compact and create a class compact...

Students use the Internet and worksheet to understand the concept of referendums and ballot innitiatives.

First graders investigate magnetism. In this magnetism lesson, 1st graders classify objects as being magnetic or nonmagnetic. Students receive a pile of objects to test. Students test the items and give a rationale of why they think the...

Fourth graders investigate the Earth's rotation. In this Earth's rotation lesson plan, 4th graders realize that the rotation of Earth causes the days and nights on Earth. Students break into groups and use a flashlight and a sphere...

Third graders identify story elements. In this story elements lesson, 3rd graders look at main idea, characters, point of view, theme and setting. They create a five paneled comic strip from a book.

First graders identify examples of good citizenship. In this citizenship lesson, 1st graders create an "Applauding Good Citizenship" crown that includes their hand prints with descriptions such as trustworthiness, friendship, and...

Fourth graders explore evaporation by conducting an experiment.  In this water properties lesson, 4th graders examine the differences between two socks that get wet, one which is placed in front of a fan.  Students discuss why...

Students explore approximate and exact solutions. For this interdisciplinary lesson, 6th graders will be placed in 'family groups' to create a budget that is subject to random events as chosen from the 'things happen' box. This lesson...

Students practice working with beginning letter sounds.  In this phonics lesson, students state the letter sound that their name starts with, read a book about beginning letter sounds and complete a worksheet.