Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this social justice lesson, students examine sources regarding the teachings of Mohandas Gandhi pertaining to nonviolent...

Second graders view pictures of items they recognize, items they don't recognize, and write observations they see. For this observations lesson plan, 2nd graders discuss how they use their observations.

In this fractions worksheet, students divide pictures into halves to introduce them to fractions. Students complete 3 sets of problems.

Young scholars study related addition and subtraction facts. In this math lesson plan, students use related addition and subtraction to solve problems. Young scholars use manipulatives to explore fact families.

Fifth graders define the meaning of similar and congruent using concrete objects. They make similar and congruent figures using geoboards. They draw their figures on dot paper, and color their designs.

Students identify similarities and differences in specializations of morphology among a variety of cetaceans and approximate the reasons for these specializations.

Students engage in a variety of pumpkin activities. This activity is especially rich for ESL students, who probably have little experience with this holiday and custom.

Learners sort Lego Duplo pieces after determining the attributes to classify them by. They work in pairs to sort a group of Duplo pieces and explain their process to others.

Students make a model of the solar system. In this solar system instructional activity, students make paper mache models of the planets to hand in the classroom, measure the distance to each planet scaled with footsteps, and model the...

Fourth graders explore the many uses of corn-based products and the importance of water resources. They consider how biodegradable products help to keep water clean. They perform experiments to observe how corn pellets dissolve while...

Students explore a scientific concept to obtain understanding by performing an experiment. The inquiry can be done in groups or as a whole class. The outcome is that students can use models to obtain futher understanding.

Students utilize LEGO's to replace cards for a game that replicates "Go Fish".

Third graders practice classiyfying items and identify three major characteristics scientists use to classify animals. They describe the differences between ectothermic and endothermic animals.

Students collect pennies to donate to Kiwanis International for their international effort to buy salt for children's bone development. They calculate the amount of money donated, calculate how many children will receive salt, and write...

Students use the medium of visual arts to demonstrate how colors can evoke different ideas and feelings.

Students are introduced to a map of an Illinois farm. They determine whether the map is of the past, present, or future by looking at features on the map. They also use the map to make a three-dimensional model.

Students realize that density exists. They develop a mental model of density-to realize that something is going on that they cannot see to account for differences between materials.

Young scholars practice determining map distances using the map scales. They discover how much an area represents on the map in relation to the actual area. They decide on the best place to build their cavern.

Seventh graders examine the concept of adaptations that take place in the wild. Birds are the focus organism for this study. They examine the beaks of different birds and point out the differentiations.

Students explore the differences between plants with seeds and seedless.  In this fruits and vegetables instructional activity students examine some vegetables and nuts that are really fruits.

Learners develop an awareness of the use of Vitamin C in helping our environment and gain exposure to chemical procedures and techniques. Students analyze and interpret data by keeping a data sheet and making a bar graph.

Students are challenged to examine the diversity of their own forest and make comparisons to a tropical rainforest. By exploring and grouping tree and insect types in their local forest, students will develop an understanding of diversity.

Students discuss satellites and their functions. They design and construct their own satellite out of readily available materials. Students are taught the definition of a satellite. They discuss the two main purposes of satellites:...

Students explore a variety of math concepts. In this integrating technology instructional activity, students visit online webtools such as Max's Math Adventure, I Know That Math, Hands on Banking, and more.  A description of each...