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What Do They Like?
In this ESL question answering activity, students study 7 pictures that depict leisure activities. Students answer the questions next to each picture.
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Daily Routines
In this daily routines activity, students examine 7 clocks. Next to each clock there is a phrase about what will happen at that time of day, such as "have dinner." Students apparently write the time and activity in a sentence. Note: The...
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Simple Present
In this ESL simple present verbs vocabulary worksheet, learners analyze 7 pictures that depict different leisure activities. Students match these pictures with the verbs that describe them.
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What Is He Doing?
In this ESL verbs worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures that depict people in different activities. Students select the correct answer from 4 choices that responds to the question, "What is he/she doing?"
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Verbs 1
In this ESL verbs vocabulary worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures that depict people doing different activities. Students match these pictures to the verbs that describe them.
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Just Graph It!
Fourth graders evaluate various graphs for the best way to reflect statistical data. They use a spreadsheet to organize data and generate varied graphic representations. They select the graph they feel best shows their results.
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Weather Records
Students write newspaper articles using a "weather record" worksheet and information they find in newspapers.
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The Internment of Japanese-Americans During World War II
Eleventh graders research the daily life of Japanese-Americans in internment camps during World War II and write radio documentaries using what they learn.
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Art Integrated Lesson
Students research uniforms worn by athletes in the U.S. They list the colors used by teams, chart the data and create a Venn diagram, and design their own sports uniform using a paper shopping bag.
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Weather Conditions During the Spring Monarch Migration
High schoolers keep a detailed record of weather patterns during the spring migration of the monarch butterfly. The use of weather reports is used to form a class data sheet. This lesson connects to the skills of graphing and critical...
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Map It!
Fourth graders collect and explore different maps and their uses before using the program Pixie to create maps of geographic features, political features, and economic information for the state in which they live.
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Presidential Database
Ninth graders research the Presidents of the United States. They develop generalizations about the nature of the Executive Branch using the researched information. Students complete a Query worksheet about the Presidents.
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Creation and Interpretation of Voter Participation Graph
Ninth graders research information about voter participation in the United States based on age. They develop generalizations about voting patterns in the U.S and use Microsoft Excel to analyze the information.
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CREATING THE CONSTITUTION
Young scholars engage in a variety of activities aimed at strengthening comprehension of the Constitution. The activities are part of a layered curriculum and students create a portfolio for assessment.
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ESL Hobbies Word and Picture Match
In this ESL hobbies vocabulary worksheet, learners analyze 10 pictures that show people in leisure activities. Students match each picture with the sentence that describes it.
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Graphic Novel/Comics with Josh Elder
Students read about graphic novels and complete related activities. In this graphic novels lesson, students read about the genre and author Josh Elder. Students complete novel analysis activities for the lesson.
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Breaking News English: U.S. Child Guilty of Mother's Murder
In this ESL reading comprehension learning exercise, students read or listen to the passage, then complete a wide variety of warm-up activities, as well as before listening/reading, while listening/reading, after listening/reading,...
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Prize-Winning Profiles
Students read a profile of Luiz Inácio da Silva, the currently favored presidential candidate in Brazil. They use this article as a model for writing their own profiles of noteworthy people recently featured in the news.
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Tri-County Project: Precipitation
Students examine and research the annual rainfall in Nebraska. They create a map of the annual rainfall in Nebraska and use the map to develop explanations of settlement.
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Color Your Summer
Students explore different artistic media and techniques used to capture, express, and share summer memories. They research art history and view video clips online to create a piece of online art.
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What is Ride Sharing?
Third graders discover the concept of ride sharing. They discuss how it helps the environment. They use the internet to gather information as well.
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Weather Conditions
Students list and name various kinds of weather conditions occurring in their city. Using the newspaper as a resource, students answer questions relating to written weather reports. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English.
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The Euro: Money Changes Everything
Learners begin the lesson by being introduced to the currency of the Euro. As a class, they must decide which is worth more, the euro or a United States dollar. Using the internet, they determine the current exchange rate and complete...
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Milky Way Galaxy
Students simulate stars in the Milky Way Galaxy using newspaper prints. In this space science lesson, students compare the number of 'stars' on their page to familiar things. They calculate how many pages they need to have the same...