Students research why people wear hats, caps or bonnets. They investigate various occupations, world costumes, sports, or idioms around hats. Students become more aware of cultures different from their own within this lesson.

Students write letter from historical figure's point of view using proper letter writing conventions, write about two props/artifacts that are representative of their subject's life, and use Internet resources to gather images to use in...

Learners read several biographies of famous Americans and discuss the characteristics of a biography. Students collect biographical information on another person in the class and write a biography. Learners research and create a...

Students select and read biographies of great Americans, and develop four-paragraph reports on how these Americans contributed to our country.

In this science investigation activity, students learn about balancing points and center of gravity by making a cardboard acrobatic clown using the directions and pattern provided.

Students research a famous person of their choice in this lesson. They research the person's life, feelings, and character through a series of written activities. They compile their research into a creative project called a character's...

Students explore why clean water is essential. In this environmental lesson plan, students identify the "powers" we need to improve the quality of water. Students share their descriptions of world-water superheroes.