Students are read the book "Gingerbread Baby". They examine the journey the baby traveled in the story and in turn create a game board. They draw pictures along the board to show different parts of the story.

Young scholars determine speed by running or walking a given distance and dividing the distance by the time it took them to do so. They record their average speed and compare it with the speeds of other moving objects.

Students examine the differences between fact and opinion. They define fact and opinion, evaluate their favorite fact or opinion on a website, and in small groups write sentences using facts and opinions about school and their favorite...

Young scholars practice their breath control and posture in this singing lesson. They sing with accurate pitch and rhythm. They sing the songs repeatedly while evaluating their breathing ability in small groups and then regroup as a...

Students investigate the apparent causes of the industrial revolution in the state of Maine. They read a text provided by the teacher. Then students use a concept map to organize information. The core of the discussion and research is...

Students become aware of the concept that each of us is special. They develop an appreciation for the special things that each can do now, and begin to develop early literacy skills. Each student creates a book about themselves and...

Learners examine the different formats book reviews can be presented. As a class, they brainstorm what they already know about writing a book review adding to a concept web. They write their own review using the tips giving to them and...

Learners are introduced to the characteristics of trees and different techniques to identify them. They distinguish between a deciduous and a coniferous tree. Students describe at least four characteristics used to identify trees. They...

In this physical education activity, 5th graders keep track of activities completed while obtaining a Boy Scout's merit badge for the nine questions.

In this reading comprehension activity, learners are given a 5-paragraph essay to read. Four multiple-choice questions follow, along with one short answer question.

In this grammar activity, students learn how to use transitive verbs in sentence writing. They then use what they read to answer the 17 questions on the activity. The answers are located on the last page of the packet.

In this direct objects worksheet, students underline the direct objects in 8 sentences and finish 8 sentences with a personal direct object.

In this nutrition learning exercise, 2nd graders read a selection on nutrition and fill in the table using the information from the selection.

In this addition worksheet, students solve 15 addition and subtraction problems using 2-digit numbers. The answers are on the second page.

In this paragraph revision learning exercise, students rewrite a boring paragraph, adding details and descriptions in order to bring the paragraph alive. Students may use their imagination to provide details, and they may revise and...

Young scholars explore ethical "mitzvots." In this philanthropy lesson, students consider how to lead their lives ethically according to the dogma of mitzvot. Young scholars discuss the consequences of their actions.

Seventh graders define courage and illustrate it in a portrait art medium. In this courage and art lesson, 7th graders discuss courage and identify a person who represents its meaning. Students then bring in a visual image of...

In this identification of sentence errors learning exercise, students choose the form of the sentence that is grammatically correct.  Students have 10 minutes to complete 15 questions in this SAT practice learning exercise.

In this adverbs worksheet, students view examples of adverbs verses adjectives in sentences. Students then click on "continue with the exercises" at the bottom of the page to fill in 12 adverbs into sentences.

Sixth graders practice Least Common Multiple in fractions. In this fraction lesson, 6th graders look at two different fractions and find a common denominator. They sing a song to memorize mean, median, and mode. 

Students examine soil. In this science lesson plan, students examine the layers of soil. Students collect soil from various locations and separate the layers. Students record and chart their findings.

Students explore environmental awareness by participating in a recycling activity. In this sustainability instructional activity, students identify methods in which things can be reused, such as paper. Students utilize aluminum foil, a...

Twelfth graders discuss the shooting of a police officer. They choose a writing form - essay or poem- and express their views about the event.

Fifth graders read "Jabberwocky," as an example of revision. They practice revising their own work.