Students study the symbols of the state of Michigan and create a slide show using KidPix. They discuss the diversity of creation within the state of Michigan. Students also discuss how God is in control of the "kings of our earth."

Learners read about the accomplishments of John Paul Jones and the Continental Marines. They explore famous quotes and mottos, i.e. "Semper Fidelis." Students discuss other quotes or mottos by famous people in history. They discuss...

Fifth graders construct their own electromagnet out of copper and nails. They discover what objects could be used for magnets. Finally, 5th graders discuss how electric currents are formed.

Students examine human migrations and hypothesize why Chinese immigrants came to the Pacific Northwest. In groups, they research reasons for the migration and record them on a Venn Diagram with general migratory reasons. Students...

In this word search worksheet, students locate 11 words that are associated with a circus or fair. They look for words such as candy, tigers, games, and elephants that can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal in the word search.

Is interacting with people from different backgrounds part of a well-rounded education? A big question awaits young readers as they explore two New York Times articles that discuss modern-day segregation, population statistics, and...

Students recognize different shapes, such as squares and rectangles. They make a face using squares and the rest of a body using rectangles, using the drawing pencil in KidPix.

Students create an electronic scrapbook of a virtual field trip to Alaska. They first check the weather and plan what to bring for a real trip. As they explore various websites representing five stopovers on the trip they copy photos...

Learners read or hear about famous African Americans to learn about the ways in which they exemplify one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

First graders experiment with fat content by analyzing snack foods. They learn what makes up a nutritious snack.

Pupils create their own plants and write about them using digital cameras, AppleWorks, and the educational program Kid Pix. Emphasis is placed on the creative process and reflective writing.

Students are introduced to the Kid Pix software program and its templates. With a partner, they use the internet find a picture that starts with each letter of the alphabet. They practice saying and reading the words to their partner for...

Students investigate an attic or basement to "discover" family artifacts. They develop a grid map using string, create a naming system for the grid, and analyze items of interest.

First graders study the sound and spelling of the /ch/ digraph. They repeat words containing the "ch" before making words using their Elkonin letterboxes and letter manipulatives. Next, they clap each time they hear the "ch" digraph...

Students review the short sounds of a, e, i, o, and u previously discussed in class. They read and be able to identify words that have short-vowel sounds and become familiar with the basic navigational features of a website.

Young scholars discover different cultures in American by working in groups of two to research a selected culture. Students set up e-mail communication with someone from the culture they are researching and keep a journal of all...

Second graders work on the concept of fairness, then produce a page on the computer for a class book. They explain the difference between negative and positive behaviors in conflict situations.

Pupils examine how to forecast weather. They examine the different types of weather and learn the correct vocabulary.

Students learn to sing the song, "Hanky Panky" accurately and are able to properly participate doing the motions while singing. They are also able to keep the beat of the song and speed up and slow down the tempo.

Students listen to teacher read alouds of books that include facts about Thanksgiving. They discuss what they are thankful for and share this discussion with another class through e-mail.

Students conduct research on a historical site in preparation for a field trip. In small groups, they conduct research, and present the information to the class in the form of a PowerPoint presentation or poster.

High schoolers conduct an interview with a family member to research their family history. They prepare a list of questions, conduct the interview, and determine which house to visit for an artifact search.

Students read these news reports: Science is hard and dull says kids, and PM behind Science Week campaign. They then discuss that the news stories show two sides of the public image of science in the UK. The teacher explains that...

Students participate in the activities their teaching initiates from the packet for classroom behavior, social skills, and learning environments.