Learners observe crystals under the microscope. In this science instructional activity, students compare how the crystal look like using their eyes, hand lens and microscope. They identify the type of crystal based on the amount of light...

students will discuss a few of the issues related to expansion. The establishment of a personal opinion is a strong skill this lesson plan could reinforce. The influence of economic developments is covered during the expansion period of...

Students, in groups, identify the components of news article lead sentences. They visit other classrooms and take notes identifying the lead components on the activity. Students search local and national newspapers for leads that...

Students create their own ice cream sundae given various toppings from around the world. In this foods and languages of the world diversity lesson, students develop an understanding of diversity in culture, family structure, ability and...

Students will reflect upon the life of Benjamin Franklin in order to understand his place in history. Emphasis is placed upon the development and contributions he made to modern science inquiry. The learner uses readings to do various...

Students practice the long jump, the triple jump, the shot put, the hammer throw, and the 50 yard sprint in a mock Olympic track and field competition.

Students practice throwing to a moving target and increase their facility with accurate throwing by playing this game.

Students practice throwing and catching accuracy in a fun and active game.

Students play a game of T-ball/softball.

Learners practice dribbling and shielding a ball with control while someone else is trying to steal it from them.

Young scholars to use their chasing, fleeing, and dodging skills in a fun holiday environment as well as become acquainted with Santa and his 8 reindeer!(i.e., Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, or Blitzen).

Students practice working together as a team while playing both offense and defense.

Students practice the PACER test of the Cooper FitnessGram Test.

Students practice the skill of kicking a ball.

Students move safely in general space to practice transferring weight skills such as a log roll, cartwheel, forward roll, egg roll, leap over, walk over, etc.

Young scholars identify the ones and tens values of a two digit number, while practicing chasing, fleeing, and dodging skills.

Students participate in a "Pirates of the Caribbean" tag game to demonstrate scooter skills and safety techniques. Students identify and discuss scooter safety rules, then play a tag game with each student (pirate) on a scooter, with...

Students practice aiming with the underhand hit in striking with short-handled implements to introduce them to a underhand hit in volleyball. They encounter the manipulatives of tape, hula hoops and a variety of balls to assist them with...

Fifth graders examine the role of magnetism and electricity. In groups, they are given different types of magnets and discover how the magnetic force differs for each one. They measure the amount of distance a paper clip moves toward...

Students examine a list of ideas to draw from for lesson planning. They complete a quiz on Math & Science and hand in notes they have taken as a resource for lesson planning. They develop developmental appropriate practice...

Students discover the history of the American family and the affects of immigration. In addition, they examine the contributions of minority families to American culture. In groups, students explore the pros and cons of dual-income...

Students discover the meaning of discipline in this teacher preparation lesson plan. In addition, they investigate why children misbehave and evaluate solutions to the problem. Next, students explore discipline methods that are...

Sixth graders continue their examination of light. In groups, they make rainbows and examine the spectrum of visible light. They travel between various stations recording their observations about the behaviors of light. To end the...

Sixth graders are introduced to the concepts of sound waves and frequency. As a class, they listen to the differences between different types of instruments. To end the lesson plan, they practice identifying low and high pitches and...