Second graders use a double bubble thinking map to compare newspapers and magazines. They browse through magazines and newspapers to identify characteristics of each type of text and find 5 features for each type of text. They share...

Students identify various parts of plants and determine which parts people eat. They conduct a celery stalk experiment in which they determine the value and use of the stem, and how it helps the plant to meet its needs. Students use a...

Create a "Double Bubble" to organize information in a Venn diagram-like graphic organizer.   There are a few options included to differentiate this assignment, but unfortunately, there are no topics for selection. Provide your...

Learners explore geographical elements. In this geographical elements lesson plan, students create a map showing the geographical elements in their area. Learners take pictures of these elements to glue to their map and present it to the...

Use this lesson to focus on a compare and contrast writing structure in your middle school language arts class. Here, young writers compare and contrast two texts using graphic organizers. They use a double bubble format for their...

In this reading comprehension instructional activity, 3rd graders read the story Treasury of Literature and complete various comprehension activities.  Students answer factual questions about the story, analyze the story using a...

Students read Charlotte's Web, view variety of trading cards, discuss what they know about trading cards and their purpose, choose character from story, complete bubble map about character, and create character trading card using...

Students define matter, the chemical properties of matter, and the physical properties of matter. They name physical and chemical properties of matter (by classifying using a Tree Map). Students determine the mass, volume, and density of...

Students identify examples of community services, identify jobs/services performed by community helpers and relationships between community needs and community services, and work cooperatively to create Bubble map, flyer, and Powerpoint...

Students match definitions with vocabulary words and learn basic facts about matter. Then, they see how to determine the physical characteristics of matter. They determine the mass, volume, and density of objects using appropriate tools...

Young scholars predict weather by watching the clouds, and identify different types of clouds.

Sixth graders analyze and compare a cell's tissues, organs and organ systems. They watch a video reviewing the body systems and design poster boards showing their functions.

As a class, 7th graders observe examples of brainstorming and then complete brainstorming worksheets themselves. They compose and describe planning strategies. Prior to writing an essay, they identify the purpose and the audience.

Students discuss language, meanings and ideas in a range of texts related to the sea. They write instructions, explanations, arguments and factual accounts, express personal viewpoints on topics related to the sea.

Learners create a PowerPoint presentation. In this Internet research and technology lesson, students pick a hero to research on the Internet. After conducting research, they create a PowerPoint presentation on the hero of their choice.

Students practice sounding out and writing the letter "i." They listen for the "i" sound in phrases the teacher says. The students then practice writing the upper and lower case letter "i." Finally, they listen to the book "Liz is...

Students will complete a double bubble thinking map by sorting facts that go with Washington, Lincoln or both. Also included in this plan is an art project, worksheets, and video of the lesson in action. Great activity to use after...