Students participate in paper recycling. They are taught to environmental awareness of recycling and its importance in their future. Students discuss and identify the problems of how they can minimize waste. They brainstorm suggestions...

Young scholars use PowerPoint, Internet research, scanners and desktop publishing to create a multimedia presentation on the dangers of smoking.

Students research and write about the parts of a spider's body using educational software. They draw spiders using computer software.

Students examine images of sand art from different cultures. They create their own version of a sand art picture.

Students view images from Japan's Summer Festival celebration. They create a uchiwa fan to use while doing the Kuma River Dance.

Students examine a fairy tale character of their choice in great detail. They create a wanted poster that includes the following: a picture of the character, a written description of his/her appearance, a reward amount, and reasonthe...

Fourth graders read James and the Giant Peach, write a chronological narrative, and complete a webquest dealing with the life of Roald Dahl.

Fourth graders go on a virtual dig to find out where the mammoth bones found in a rural U.S. county came from. They determine whether the bones were created by humans or were they the actual remains of mammoths who walked the area during...

Third graders investigate the concept of The Food Pyramid and its importance as a foundation for good health. They use the computer lab as a class to construct projects using the Kidpix software to make their own imitations of The Food...

Third graders consider their town government, rights and responsibilities of individuals, and government services in the town of Richmond. students create a KWL chart. After viewing specified web sites, 3rd graders answer questions to a...

Learners take a virtual field trip of Canadian art. They identify aspects of selected images that indicate the social, historical, or cultural context in which they were created. They compare the distinctive styles of artists from...

Students explore the traditions and celebrations of another culture and research a city or community in Japan. They then examine traditional Japanese music as well as practice several dance steps and discover their significance in...

Students write personal facts on a photograph of themselves to create a Primary Source. They then define Primary Source and list examples as a class of places where they could find primary sources. They also discuss the importance of...

In this spelling worksheet, teachers have access to websites with games to enhance learning. Syllables Millionaire is a powerpoint presentation used to help students understand how syllables help spelling. Silent Scrabble helps...

This lesson provides the elementary teacher with an opportunity to integrate the concept of mathematics with reading literacy. Students use models to learn shapes, practice spelling the names and shapes, and learn to reflect and write...

From time constraints to a de-emphasis on literacy to a limited research base, coaches in middle schools face challenges that do not exist in the elementary grades.

While much has been learned about literacy in the elementary grades, less is known about programmatic approaches that help struggling adolescent readers acquire the skills they need to succeed in high school. The Enhanced Reading...

A game for students to practice elementary vocabulary and spelling. Choose from a list of patterns. Listen to the word and choose the egg that correctly spells the word that was said. Receive a certificate with words you know well and...

Cornerstones is a technology-infused approach to literacy development designed for early elementary children who are deaf and hard of hearing (and that can be used with other students who learn well visually and struggle with literacy).

Candace Fleming writes contemporary stories built around Aesop's fables in The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary School. No one wants to teach the fourth graders until the amazing Mr. Jupiter comes along. He undertakes the task...

Be deliberate when inviting your student to watch a PBS KIDS show. These resources can help by adding meaningful conversation and easy activities to their experience watching Hero Elementary.

Engineering is Elementary supports educators and children with curricula and professional development that develop engineering literacy.

An excellent resource for teachers who are interested in teaching innovative poetry techniques to their elementary students. Uses proven and well-documented methods to teach poetic elements in reading and writing.

Combine addition of numbers identified from playing cards with physical activity to engage students and increase overall fitness. This lesson plan describes a twenty to twenty five minute series of activities that require two decks of...