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Bullying

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders define the role of a bully, then participate in skits with bullying situations. In this health and safety lesson, the teacher introduces the idea of bullying with the book Enemy Pie. Then students create a double bubble...
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Paper Bag Book Report

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars read books and write a unique kind of book report. In this literature instructional activity, students use paper bags to construct projects about the books they read. Young scholars present their projects to the class.
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Trash a Pizza!

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students investigate data about America's trash production. In this environmental lesson, students use statistics about what we throw away to create an art pie chart project called a "trash pizza."
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Animal Life Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students conduct hands-on experiments. In this life cycle lesson, students are able to observe a variety of animals as they travel through their life cycle (brine shrimp, mealworms, frog eggs and chicken eggs). Students respond to what...
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Toad Adobe

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars explore the importance of toads and the need for toad habitats in the environment. In this animal habitats activity, students create an adobe habitat for toads by using a clay pot. Young scholars paint their pots and place...
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Classification of Cerealites

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a dichotomous key. In this categorizing lesson plan, students create a dichotomous key for different types of cereal. Students classify the cereal into groups such as flakes and cereal with holes. Students discuss their...
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Snack Attack: Food Packaging Activity

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students design and create packaging material for food. In this snack attack lesson, students design a package to protect a food item from heat and water. Students consider costs of materials, design, and test the package to see if it is...
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Ben Franklin and the Rising Americans

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students prepare for and learn through a walking tour of Philadelphia. In this history lesson plan, students support their studies with a field trip. This lesson plan could be adapted to suit regions with other historic places or...
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Bookmark Babies

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students make bookmarks by cutting cardboard into strips about 5 inches long by 1 1/2-2 inces wide. In this art lesson, students then glue their pictures on the strip.
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Christmas Countdown

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students create a paper chain link out of the red, green and white strips of paper. In this art lesson, students staple or tape the rings. Students also staple a square on each link with the numbers 1-24 written on the squares. Students...
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Art and Anatomy: The Vitruvian Teen

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders create an artistic version of a Vetruvian teen. In this anatomy instructional activity, 12th graders design an experiment to test the theory of the ideally proportioned man. They present their findings in class.
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Luz: Poetry and the Physics of Light

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars explore color, light, refraction and reflection.  In this light lesson students measure solar position and compare it to time.
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Jazzing Up Journal Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Journal writing lessons can become a whole new experience when students start to learn about the variety of options available.
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Trot Out the Creativity with Turkey-Themed Art Activities

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Take the traditional handprint turkey to the next level with art activities that integrate writing, color, poetry, and family involvement
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Self-Esteem Activities Using Puppetry

For Teachers K - 6th
Puppets provide a wonderful way for your students to explore self-esteem and other issues.
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The Holocaust in Literature: Fiction and Non-Fiction

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Using literature is an effective way to address the Holocaust with your students.

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