Fourth graders practice linear measurement skills by applying various measuring instruments to determine the heights of classmates. By measuring the heights of second graders and fourth graders, they construct tables of height and age...

Young scholars explore the 5 themes of geography. For this cross curriculum literacy and geography lesson, students listen to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett, and make a list of the needs of the people in...

Scholars explore graphing. They will listen to and sing "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and estimate how many gifts were mentioned in the song. Then complete a data chart representing each gift given in the song. They also construct...

Elementary schoolers identify the three methods of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation. The lesson is mostly lecture-based. When the teacher has finished the presentation, groups of pupils get into teams and they must...

Can art play tricks on your eyes, and can a still painting really appear to vibrate? The second lesson in a four-part series discusses the way our beautiful brains translate visual images. It highlights the style of optical art and...

Learners analyze objects by one or more attributes. In this sorting instructional activity, students use manipulatives and string or yarn to create a sorting game. Learners read books and items from the classroom to sort. 

First graders analyze nursery rhymes and gather data about word frequency. In this frequency instructional activity, 1st graders create graphs and tables. Students interpret the data.

Young scholars investigate division by sharing food items with their classmates.  In this division lesson, students are given a food item which they must equally share among the class using division.  Young scholars predict how...

Learners explore patterns.  In this patterns geometry lesson, students identify and extend patterns including body parts, movement, geometric shapes, noises, and footprints.  Learners create and share an original pattern.

Students identify symmetry in shapes. In this geometry lesson, students fold paper to identify lines of symmetry. Students create various symmetrical shapes using folded paper.

Fifth graders solve problems while examining a variety of isosceles triangles.  In this isosceles triangle lesson, 5th graders examine shapes to find their characteristics.  Students pay particular attention to the...

Second graders examine the relationship between addition and subtraction. In this number sense activity, 2nd graders practice their computation skills and use various strategies (including manipulatives...

Learners identify and interpret the relationships between various components of currency, discusses the uses of money, and provides advanced lessons on making change. They also identify the various ways that money is used and how to use...

Second graders become familiar with need strategies for computation of money problems and estimating sums. In this computation lesson, 2nd graders solve real life problems to understand estimation and money problems.

Second graders use a number line to understand multiples.  In this number line lesson, 2nd graders use a floor size number line and calculate problems with multiples. Students complete a worksheet with multiples.

Third graders find the radius and diameter of a bubble. In this radius and diameter lesson, 3rd graders create bubbles on their desk and find the radius and diameter of the bubble. Students work in partners to define circle terms and...

Students explore photovoltaic systems. In this alternative energy instructional activity, students calculate solar panel efficiency and convert devices to solar energy using photovoltaic cells.

First graders investigate worms, collect and analyze data. In this worm and data lesson, 1st graders listen to Chick and Duckling from the Macmillan/McGraw-Hill reading series. They conduct experiments with worms, collect simple data,...

Students use technology to visit websites where they play interactive games, gather information to complete activity sheets, and complete online projects. One instructional activity using 'Inch By Inch' by Leo Lionni, takes students to...

Students investigate the hazards of fires and how to best protect themselves and their family.  In this home safety lesson, students examine the importance of a smoke detector and discover how many homes are missing them among their...

First graders investigate the proximity of objects in space. In this proximity lesson, 1st graders place a felt spider in different locations on a teacher made book, and they describe its proximity to certain items in that book. Students...

Students use data about their birthdays to create graphs. In this collecting and communicating information activity, students make a class list of their birthdays. Students use the information to make a bar graph showing the information.

Second graders experiment with slides, flips and turns to understand motion geometry.  In this motion geometry lesson plan, 2nd graders navigate interactive motion geometry sites. Students  illustrate the results of motion...

Second graders use shapes to create various fractions.  In this fractions lesson, 2nd graders define a fraction, visit a website where they make fractions using various shapes, and use a fraction square set to create and name...