Students identify the basic structures of animals

Third graders explore rhythm and quality of word and phrased to that of dance. They move to the rhythm of poetry.

Kids create leaf people out of sticks, glue, and leaves. They use their imagination to construct leaf people and then glue them onto construction paper. Tip: Extend this craft by incorporating writing. Have learners write a short story...

Students are introduced to the concept of cause and effect. Using a switch, they make certain sounds and images appear on their computer. They identify a change in the screen and signal when there is a change in the environment...

In this vivid verbs worksheet, students complete three activities that help them use strong, vivid verbs in the comparison and contrast writing.

Students are introduced to compass work. They name the parts of a compass. Students describe how the parts of a compass are used. They are shown the proper way to hold a compass. Students are shown that-a-way arrow and its purpose.

Students name the parts of a compass and comprehend the function of each part. They define paces and tallies and use them in a real world situation. Students are shown the proper use of radio terminology. They use a map and compass to...

Students identify basic shapes (triangle, square, rectangle, circle), create shapes with different body parts, and create shapes at various levels (high, low)

Students trace body parts to create a deer in this excellent Kindergarten lesson that teaches basic Art skills and cultural awareness. The lesson includes a materials list, vocabulary used, a bibliography, and is best suited for use...

Pupils create a classroom mural to help learn one another's names. They draw their bodies underneath photographs of their heads and write their names.

Students make patterns. In this early sequencing lesson, students observe and state a pattern when they see one. The teacher begins be using students to demonstrate a pattern with half of the children standing and every other child sitting.

Pupils listen to a story about seashells. They discuss shelled animals. Learners describe the function of seashell. Pupils relate the function of a seashell to their own dwelling. They differentiate between shelled animals that make...

Students discover the differences between hermit crabs and mollusks and identify their parts. After reading a story about hermit crabs, they complete an anatomy worksheet. For another activity, students fold and cut a diagram of a hermit...

Students become entomologists for a day. In this life science lesson plan, students go on an insect hunt and investigate insects and their homes. This leads to the creation of an insect by each student. Lesson includes a take-home...

Third graders research spiders and insects through a variety of Internet sites and compare them.  In this spider and insect lesson, 3rd graders complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting insects and spiders. ...

Students work in groups making drawing of monsters and then given written instructions to students in another class about how to draw the same monster. After the drawings are complete, they share with other students using an iSight...

Students examine how Pip's inner thoughts are portrayed through the medium of film in "Great Expectations." After viewing the film, they answer discussion questions, and compare and contrast the differences between the portrayal of...

Students strike balloons with different body parts (elbow, head, knee, wrist, shoulder, etc.) to practice their striking skills.

In this spelling worksheet, students cut out the parts and make a spelling robot. They write the words on the lines that are shown on the leg portions of the robot and glue all of the other parts together.

Students investigate the proportions of body parts and learn how to create moving parts. They cut shapes with detail and learn how to attach string and tie knots. Students practice the defining vocabulary related to puppets.

Students sit in a circle and practice rolling balls of various sizes to classmates. They construct a paper snowman using various sized circles and then name and label different body parts.

Students gain understanding of structure, characteristics, and basic needs of living things and their role in world, identify parts of skate, observe details of skate's body and skate egg case, and identify unique characteristics of skates.

Students identify that Idaho is a home to 168 species of butterflies and they are an important part of many habitats. They also identify how to use the Digital Atlas of Idaho and write a report regarding information of their assigned...

Students investigate and discuss the use of the dragon in Chinese folktales and art in this middle school lesson plan introducing Chinese art and culture. Lesson extensions are included for additional activities.