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Power and Authority
Fourth graders study authority and power as its used in government. In this government lesson, 4th graders define power and authority. Students then read different scenarios of authority and power examples in people as well as...
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Passing Notes
Students demonstrate how to give compliments. In this character education lesson, students are given an envelope with strips of paper to write compliments on. Students are asked to give one compliment to each classmate. The students...
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Grasping Graphs
In this grasping graphs worksheet, students solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they graph the data described and select the appropriate graph type. Then, students identify the independent and dependent variable. In...
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Favorite Season Circle Graph
Students create a graph charting their favorite season. They discuss the difference in the four seasons and activities they participate in, in each of the seasons. They can also take a survey of their family members and add them to the...
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Trains
Students compare the lengths of the train through calculation. This calculation can be done by knowing the values of the rods. Students use problem solving to get the answer to the problem before them.
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Picture Frames and Algebra
Students evaluate the area of a picture frame and write algebraic representations. In this algebra lesson, students work in groups to find the area of different picture frames. Students then write algebraic expressions and present...
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Volume
Third graders complete scientific investigation to determine what volume is and how it is determined by size not by mass. They discuss what they know about volume before proceeding with the demonstration and experimentation. After the...
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Jobs
In this jobs word and picture matching worksheet, students analyze 10 pictures that show different careers. Students match the pictures with the sentences that tell about each job.
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Prepositions
In this prepositions learning exercise, students examine 10 pictures showing different positions of a ball in relation to a cardboard box. Students write a sentence for each that answers the question "Where is the ball?"
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Do You Have Any....?
For this ESL food question and answer worksheet, students examine 7 pictures that show different foods. Students fill in the blanks in each question with the name of the food pictured.
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ESL Prepositions of Place Matching Worksheet
In this ESL prepositions activity, students examine pictures that show a soccer ball in different positions in relation to a box. They match the 10 pictures to the prepositions of place that describe its placement.
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Bee Kind Hearts
Students promote random acts of kindness. For this character education lesson, students record acts of kindness that they witness on paper hearts. Students create a chain of hearts to hang in the school.
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Fun Creative Activities that Teach Math
Students have fun with math. In this math skills lesson, students collaborate to solve the problems presented in this interactive lesson. The problems pertain to geometry, measurement, probability, number sense, and algebra.
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Is It Possible?
Students brainstorm ideas on how to a group of people could reach the highest together. In this possibilities lesson plan, students test their ideas and see how high they can reach.
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Topology and Geomery
Learners relate topology to polygons. In this geometry lesson, students make the connection between different shapes and topologically equivalent relationships. They use Mobius strips to create and move shapes around.
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Value: Love, Topic: Friendship
Sixth graders participate in a skit, "Henry Gets it Right." They discuss the skit and qualities of a friend. They discuss an example of a wild animal taking care of animals of a different species. They consider the behavior versus the...
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Shadow Trackers: From Photography to Writing
Students explore the rotation of the earth. In this science lesson, students view photos of various places around the world. Students conduct an experiment in which they can see how the earth's rotation creates shadows on the earth.
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Enrichment Activities - "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"
Fifth graders read the novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH." They discuss the various characters in the book, and the different types of conflict that take place within the book. They also research owls and rats to make comparisons...
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Introducing the Concept Prime Factors
Fifth graders identify the prime factorization for 48 using different sets of factors. They find the prime factorization for 60.
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Pie Graph
Fifth graders examine fractional parts of pie graphs. Given a bag of M&Ms, 5th graders interpret the data. They use a paper plate and colors to create a graph of the types of M&Ms represented.
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Permutations and Combinations I
In this permutations and combinations worksheet, students read story problems and identify them as a permutation or combination. They select the correct formula and compute the answer to the problem. This one-page worksheet contains...
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Media Views
Students create a collage of images depicting trends in the media. In this media lesson, students watch excerpts from several films, television shows, and commercials. Students compare and contrast media views...
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Types of Tranportations
Students practice saying the different types of transportations. They review personal pronouns and write sentences about a form of transportation.
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Variations for Survival
Fifth graders examine two related organisms that live in different environments and compare how the physical characteristics of each organism provided it with survival advantages unique to its own environment.