Students go on a walk outdoors in the fall and collect items that start with different letters of the alphabet. They discuss the different textures, colors, shapes (including alphabet shapes), etc. that they found.

Ninth graders review the parts of a plot sequence for a short story. They think of a famous Disney movie and plot the events of the movie in the correct plot sequence. They do the same for a comic strip, labeling the exposition, rising...

Students read the book Little Klein and do activities that go along with the book. In this reading lesson, students read the given book and do activities with it that include a maze, a crossword, and a drawing.

Pupils use general skills and strategies of the writing process to show their role in their family, school, friendships, the community and the world. They demonstrate their self-motivation and increasing responsibility for their own...

Twelfth graders read a variety of science fiction short stories. Using the text, they identify the components that make it science fiction and a well written piece of literature. They record their observations and share them with the...

Students create an imaginary conversation. In this perseverance lesson, students complete a t-chart about words that describe perseverance and words that describe the opposite of perseverance. Students sketch a "talking heads"...

Students create Sumi-e paintings and explore the various materials, techniques, and processes associated with those paintings in an effort to better understand Japanese art and culture.

Students create their own magical story. For this story writing lesson, students listen to the story The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe b C.S. Lewis to find the basic elements of a story. They come up with their own magical...

Students compose a story and tell it to the class.  In this storytelling lesson, students work in small groups to create an illustrated story.  Students are given a checklist of elements to include in the...

Students investigate art from Native American culture by creating fabric. For this native art analysis lesson, students identify the art of Plains Indians and discuss how it is represented in their fabrics, beads and decorations....

Second graders use the program HyperStudio to draw and describe the water cycle. In this science and technology lesson, 2nd graders will first become familiar with the water cycle by exploring books and websites in the classroom. Next,...

Sixth graders respond to poetry. In this poetry lesson, 6th graders read the "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes and they are split into 3 groups for below, at and above grade level. Each group has a different activity to show...

Learners help create a classroom display for use throughout the year in this Art-based cooperative-learning activity. The display can then be modified for different seasons and activities. Ideas for season modifications are given.

High schoolers examine seven lifestyle factors. In this personal health instructional activity, students will examine healthy lifestyles and create a personal health, wealth, and wisdom calendar.

Students explore gender roles and expectations of women in society. In this gender roles instructional activity, students read the play Much Ado About Nothing and give examples of imagery in the play that express men's expectation of women.

Students read and demonstrate eight measures of four beats. In this music reading lesson, students read and demonstrate through movement their mastery of eight measures of four beats. Students also classify instruments.

Students study and interpret a classical tragedy and role play a character from the play.  In this tragedy lesson, students discuss a specific work to discover the form, structure, and characteristics of the genre and interpret the...

Students observe child safety by viewing an educational video regarding the Internet. In this digital privacy lesson, students view a short film based on a young person who falls victim to bad decisions on the Internet. Students complete...

Second graders participate in a lesson about how people are the same, how people are different and where the continents are located. They go on a trip around the woworld to visit a country in each continent.

Students observe and demonstrate how to read silently. They discuss the "Cross-Checking" strategy, select a book for independent reading, and demonstrate silent reading. Students write a summary of what they have read in their reading...

Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the reading of "Jack and Jill" with the help of a poster to set the context for class activities like discussion. They read the story and fill in the blanks for the words that are...

Students examine old sayings. In this interpretation lesson, students read and interpret traditional sayings or proverbs. They discuss how these sayings can help improve their lives, behavior or how they treat others.

Twelfth graders explore transportation and delivery of cargo.  In this truck logistics lesson, 12th graders research the safety precautions needed to ensure proper delivery of cargo aboard delivery trucks.  Students read about...

Young scholars criticize Thoreau's philosophy about imprisonment and individuality. In this Thoreau analysis lesson, students read about Thoreau's philosophy and write an answer to the given questions. Young scholars use a digital...