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Idioms
In this idiom skills instructional activity, students read about 7 commonly used idioms and then answer 6 short answer questions regarding the meaning of idioms.
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Communicate with a Truck Driver
Sixth graders explore the life of a truck driver. In this transportation lesson, 6th graders map the route that a truck driver may take, communicate with a truck driver, and explore anticipated delivery time of goods that travel on a truck.
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Data Protection Day
In this language skills learning exercise, students read an article about Data Protection Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble ...
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary
Benjamin Franklin’s Community Contributions
Students research Benjamin Franklin's community contributions. In this social studies lesson plan, students create a collage showing things they can do to improve their communities.
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Field Trip to Car Dealer
Young scholars explore how car dealership works. In this social studies lesson, students discuss the things to consider before buying a car. They write and share what they have learned in the field trip.
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Media/Citizenship: Speed 1
Learners investigate media images of cars and speed. They examine drivers' atitudes to speed by completing an activity sheet and responding to press reports about speeding drivers.
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Earthquakes and Seismic Waves
Students investigate the Richter scale and seismology in a teacher-led lab in which they are introduced to the concept of seismic waves and epicenter location. They further investigate the inner workings of a seismograph and practice...
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Contractions
Fourth graders make a list of contractions. In this contractions lesson plan, 4th graders create a table with three rows and three columns. Students write each vocabulary word, a definition and an illustration in each box. Students go...
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Motivation
In this psychology review worksheet, students complete 5 short answer questions on human motivation, homosexuality and Maslow's Theory.
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Earth Day-Conservation Walk/Ride
Students explore the relationship between conservation of our resources and the use of other modes of transportation (walking, biking and roller blading). They show respect for their environment by picking up garbage in the area. They...
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Tic-Tac-Toe
Students review various concepts of health curriculum, including what to do in emergency situations, first aid, weather watches/warnings, etc. by playing a live action tic-tac-toe game.
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Acquaintances & Strangers
Students define helpers, acquaintances, and strangers. They label the characters on a worksheet using the appropriate term and show the proper behaviors to exhibit when approached by a stranger.
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So You Want to Hit a Home Run?
Students determine the center of percussion and the center of mass for a baseball bat. In this projective motion activity students demonstrate the relationship between the position of the baseball bat and when its in the position in the...
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Communicate with a Truck Driver
Young scholars research ways truck drivers communicate. In this critical thinking lesson plan, students explore websites for information. Young scholars communicate with truck drivers using Twitter and listen to transportation related...
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Lithography Techniques/Making a Printed Circuit Board
Students create an electronic schematic on their PCB. In this physics lesson, students solder and assemble electronic components. They research the function of these components and share their findings in a group.
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Life at the Pond
Students identify the bugs collected from the pond. For this biology lesson, students observe the living and nonliving organisms in the pond environment. They write a reflection about why nature is important and must be preserved.