Students create a compass rose. In this geography lesson, students create a compass rose using the computer program KidPix 1.

Fourth graders use Publisher to create their own magazine. In this online magazine lesson, 4th graders follow the instructions to create a magazine using text, pictures, and colors within the Publisher system.

First graders practice identifying number patterns. In this basic patterns instructional activity, 1st graders use a large number line and jump to certain numbers to create, identify or extend a pattern. This instructional activity...

Students complete activities to explore fall weather. In this weather activity, students use the given links to examine weather forecasts. Students complete a weather graph activity and watch Internet field trips. Students complete fall...

Students investigate the water quality of a river. In this water quality lesson plan, students use microscopes, probing devices, and global positioning systems to determine water quality and create presentations on it.

Students research South American to prepare a PowerPoint presentation about its culture, traditions, and societies. In this South American research lesson, students research South American based on their export products to create a...

Students make predictions about the coming up chapter in their book. Students are introduced to new vocabulary words and definition for this new chapter. Students create a table where they can input the new vocabulary word, definition...

Young scholars investigate vocabulary words associated with electricity.  In this electrical lesson, students utilize the Internet to research what electricity is and how it works.  Young scholars create an actual circuit in...

Students create a dance that tells a story then they use the dance for inspiration and write their own. In this drama and dance lesson, students discover how the May and Aztec would dance to covey a concept or story. Students work in...

Students study the solar system by researching the planets.  In this exploratory lesson students divide into teams and create mobiles.

Students study the use of trees in art.  In this investigative instructional activity students create art using leaf rubbings and develop a classification method for trees. 

Fifth graders create their own constellations using pin holes and black paper. In this space science lesson, 5th graders write a story about their constellation. They share their project with the class.

Students explore the components and meaning of philanthropy. In this community awareness instructional activity, students are able to identify and research agencies and organizations that provide services to children in need, compare and...

Students examine the California environments. In this environmental lesson, students examine the various ecosystems of California, creating a presentation on how these environments impact Big Sur. They write a paper defending their point...

Fourth graders study the history of the Ute Indians. In this Ute Indians lesson, 4th graders complete a KWL chart about Ute Indians and read the online Ute Indian Fact Sheet. Students study examples of Ute culture, where the Ute Indians...

Students explore the Great Depression depicted in artwork. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students analyze artwork by Dorothea Lange, Kathe Kollwitz, and Jose Clemente Orozco. Students create brochures that feature details regarding...

Young scholars make a presentation and know the various types of presentations. In this presentation instructional activity, students answer questions about presentations and then create their own presentation following the set of...

Students observe animals in zoo habitats. In this life science lesson, students access the Internet and visit zoo websites in order to virtually observe animals. Students record their observations.

Students create wallpaper for their computer screen. In this technology activity, students use KidPix or Paint to design a picture which will be used as the wallpaper on their computer.

Fifth graders create an image in Microsoft Word. In this technology lesson, 5th graders take an image and practice backgrounds, borders, rotation and more.  They start with Microsoft Word before trying the Photoshop program.  

Students use Publisher in this lesson to make a holiday flier. In this technology lesson, students create a holiday flier. Students choose fonts, use clipart, use grammar and spelling check, and save to their work to a flash drive or...

Students use KidPix computer program to learn Dolch sight words. In this technology and language activity, students type their Dolch sight words into KidPix to create a quasi-sentence.

Students complete an Excel project on tessellations. For this technology and math lesson, students discuss tessellations and their occurrences in nature. Students use the Excel computer program to create tessellations.

Fifth graders research the Underground Railroad. In this Underground Railroad lesson, 5th graders start a KWL chart about the Underground Railroad. Students use a map to locate slavery areas and free states. Students view a PowerPoint...