Sixth graders discuss what they know and what they want to know about hot air balloon using a KWL chart. They then use a wide array of materials to design a hot air balloon that will lift successfully in cooperative groups referring to...

First graders listen to Shapes and The Greedy Triangle to identify and describe examples of geometric shapes.  In this geometric shapes lesson, look for geometric shapes in real world places.  Students make a mobile of shapes...

Third graders study the habits and habitats of ants. They research the use of technology as a valuable investigation tool and access other web sites for future research projects. The students make successful decisions while playing SimAnt.

This lesson introduces students to the ways artists use color to set the tone of a painting or to convey a particular mood to the viewer. Students view "The Tragedy" by Pablo Picasso. They fill in an information chart describing the mood...

Students adopt a constellation and find detailed information about their constellation. In this constellation lesson plan, students use the web to find information about a constellation of their choice. They identify the history of the...

Students identify ways that they can help protect turtles. In this wildlife awareness lesson plan, students read the story Turtle World and construct a T-chart on the board. Students create a list of problems facing turtles and possible...

Young scholars explore ways in which they are smart. In this "getting to know you" classroom team building lesson, students discuss various ways people can be smart and describe ways in which they are smart. Young scholars listen to...

Students examine healthy eating as it relates to physical and mental health. In this the abc's of healthy eating lesson, students discuss the effects of unhealthy eating habits. Students examine the My Pyramid Food Guidance System...

Second graders learn about the human body. In this biology lesson plan, 2nd graders will begin with the basics of understanding charts and graphs and progress into units that cover the body systems, and mental and emotional health....

Students chart foods on the food guide pyramid and design nutritional food plans that include all the food groups.

For this advertising leaflets worksheet, students explore and analyze how to recognize persuasive language and visual features in five leaflets. Students also fill out an advertising leaflet chart.

Using a fill-in-the-blank and multiple choice format, this activity gives students a chance to practice their skills using the simple present tense of a verb and present progressive. With 20 questions, and a varied format, this worksheet...

In this nouns of people learning exercise, students use clues in a picture of a family, choose words in a word bank, and complete sentences about the family's relations. Students answer seven multiple choice sentences.

Students learn that maintaining financial security takes a good math understanding. In this lesson, students apply mathematical formulas to make important financial decisions like getting the right loan to buy a house, decide which...

In this trigonometric functions worksheet, high schoolers solve 8 multiple choice and graphing problems.  Students graph trigonometric functions given an equation and match graphs to a given scenario.

In this reading comprehension lesson, 2nd graders have the choice between musical, kinesthetic, logical mathematical and verbal linguistic options to display their knowledge. Students can write a song, perform a play, construct a model...

In this pattern and number sequence worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice post-test based on number sequences and patterns.

For this ancient trade routes worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 10 multiple choice questions and 1 essay question about the Silk Road and its significance.

Students listen to the book "The Bookshop Dog" and discuss what happens when there is a change in their lives. They create a class T-chart about changes and feelings, develop a graph related to the story, and define key story vocabulary...

Second graders are asked: "What roles do people have in the community?" They view a large web on chart paper. Students discuss the roles that they play in their community. They are told that just as the principal or teacher has many...

Students discuss their favorite foods, a list of four favorite food are compiled on the board or a chart. They each vote for their favorite food and the data is entered onto a spread sheet and a graph is created while the students watch...

Students choose three items from a list and discuss the cultural importance of each one. They complete a chart, research information, create a presentation and share it with their peers. Students choose activities to in which to...

Students survey the clothing they are wearing to determine where it was made. They work in groups to locate the countries where the clothing was manufactured, develop questions about what makes a good purchase and work with a buddy class...

Read The Quicksand Book by Tomie dePaola while taking notes about the story.  Perform a read-aloud, and work your way through the text with your youngsters. With this plan, learners also write about ideas from a previous day, and...