Students construct a set of tangrams. In this geometry lesson, students read the book, Grandfather Tang's Story and retell the story using tangrams. Students construct their own set of tangrams using the included worksheets.

Second graders investigate rain forests by reading a habitat checklist.  In this environment lesson, 2nd graders read the book The Great Kapok Tree, and discuss what characteristics make up a rain forest.  Students explore a...

Students read a book about maps and identify the differences between a picture and a map. In this maps lesson plan, students also label maps of their home, neighborhood, and community.

Students compare and contrast their life to that of children in Africa. In this multicultural instructional activity, students read the book A Country Far Away and list ways that their life is similar to the children in Africa.

Students practice reading comprehension by reading a book in class.  In this story map lesson, students read The Bee Tree by Patricia Polacco, and create a story map based on the problem and solution of the book.  Students...

First graders create a book about their interests and talents. In this lesson on personal differences, 1st graders share what makes them unique and who they are.

Students focus on the main events of a book by drawing a storyboard. They draw a picture of every main event thought of and write down a description underneath each one.

Pupils construct a ribbon wand which, through the use of line, color, contrast and shape can be used to better express a given emotion. Learners improvise a brief dance created through manipulation of ribbon wand using three distinct...

Students construct a newspaper about historical events that happened on the day they were born. In this newspaper lesson plan, students write an editorial, create a visual, find a political cartoon, and insert an interview.

Students listen to the fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, and participate in various map skill activities. They manipulate magnetic tortoises and hares on metal cookie sheets to practice direction, and construct racing tortoises out of...

Young scholars construct a ribbon wand which, through the use of line, color, contrast and shape can be used to better express a given emotion. They create a dance using the ribbon wand.

First graders work with picture graphs, create their own individual graphs, and construct and read graphs.

Students listen to "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and summarize to story to demonstrate comprehension. They review the days of the week and create their own book.

Students use the Internet to answer lab questions about fractals, and then construct fractals using the initial stage and iteration rule. They complete tables and generate rules for the "nth" term and create their own fractals.

Students use construction paper and clothespins to make a paper dragonfly. They place eyes on the dragonfly and use magic markers to add any detail they choose.

Students make a puppet. They use magazines, construction paper and a dowel rod to construct the puppet. This activity is part of a Caribbean Unit. A link for additional art lessons is included on this website.

Students are introduced to the history of clay animation. The use of construction, technology, and integration of curriculum make the lesson unique. The highlight of the project is the creation of a storyboard.

Students create mice using heart shapes, construction paper, yarn, markers, scissors, and glue in this Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. The activity is an excellent alternative for use during the Valentine's Day season.

Pupils work cooperatively to create a classroom thanksgiving tree in this November art lesson for the elementary classsroom. Included with the lesson is a short resource list of books that contain more Thanksgiving craft ideas.

Pupils discover optical illusions in this lesson that uses a red shamrock and white construction paper. Emphasis is placed upon inquiry, experiment, and then a short discussion on optical illusions and complimentary colors.

Students practice summarizing things they have read. After reviewing the steps for reading silently and summarization, they read a chapter in the book Tuck Everlasting. Working in groups, they summarize what they have read and present...

Students identify the 4-chambers and major blood vessels of the heart and construct a model of a 4-chamber heart. They sketch their model, identify the chambers/vessels, state the condition of the blood in each chamber/vessel, and...

Second graders listen to background information on designated Black Americans and read some books about them. They choose one of the persons studied and create a paper vest relating the person's contributions.

Pupils apply skills they have learned to construct an accurate model of the Brassica and then work together on a group project. They analyze how the parts of a system go together, and how these parts depend on each other. Finally,...