Fifth graders investigate the interchangeable relationship betweeen fractions and percents. They discuss the concepts using teacher provided questions. Then sutdents work in cooperative groups to maximize scaffolding.

Students write a description of a flag. For this writing lesson, students pick a flag and write a description of it. Students should include colors and symbols present on the flag. Students share their descriptions and the class must...

First graders construct a class picture graph and tally grid that show their favorite zoo animals. They discuss the information the graphs show and complete a personal graph based on the class example.

Students describe stellar objects using terms such as stars, planets, satellites, orbits and light. In this sun and stars unit, students research stellar objects through seven individual lessons discovering star characteristics, how...

Students play dominoes with regular dominoes rules with some modification. Every student keep score. Every count be used--not just the 5's as in dominoes. They count outside points using white dots as positive and red dots as negatives.

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Young scholars conduct a pH probe of various household products including both bases and acids. In groups, they use litmus paper to test such liquids as amonia, vinegar, and detergent to discover which are acids and which are bases....

Pupils explore how to add and subtract integers. In this integer lesson students are broken into groups and participate in an activity that helps them investigate how to add and subtract integers. 

Students participate in activities that start with the letter "S". They also expand their vocabulary.

Students recognize whether a solution is an acid or a base. In this acids and bases lesson plan, students use chemicals and identify if those chemicals are acids or bases. From the conclusion, students will be able to identify if the...

Learners explore measurements and geometric formulas. For this geometry lesson, students investigate pi as it relates to geometry. They collect data and use a chart to organize the data.

Sixth graders investigate how traits are passed from parents to their offspring. They list things they have in common with family members, read key vocabulary terms, create a poster of shared physical and personality traits, and watch...

Students create their own number patterns to reinforce their understanding of the concept of patterns. They also search for the unexpected guests in each other's patterns.

In this reading comprehension activity, students read a factual story about how to make a decorated Valentine box. Students answer 7 questions.

Students create a jack-o-lantern glyph that accurately represents his or her answers to a series of questions. The completed jack-o-lanterns are displayed in the classroom and the class interprets the data.

Students are introduced to the state quarter program and examine the Colorado state quarter. They locate Colorado on a map and create a map with a key. They discuss the state motto and examine pictures of the state's geographical features.

Learners use physical models and graphs in order to solve problems that have their origin in the real world that require algebraic thinking. The words are changed into equations and inequalities in order to be solved. This requires...

Students learn their personal space in order to listen to the teacher.

Students are read "The Rainbow Fish" and discuss characteristics of being a good friend. They create their own fish to show the qualities they discussed. They receive one scale to add to the fish.

Students review what a pattern is and they create a pattern on a fish. They are reminded that patterns do not change halfway through and they paint over it with watercolor paints. They display their fish on the walls.

Students experience an art project as a follow up to reading The Rainbow Fish.

Learners create a leaf scene using a variety of leaf patterns.

Students create Optical Art, art that seems to move when you look at it, in this Art lesson for the High School classroom. Included with the lesson is a list of recommended materials and suggested resource books for lesson implementation.

Students re-create an image from a marine life scene. They are given a single square of the entire picture to focus on. When all squares are completed, the picture is assembled.