Weathering is not necessarily a result of the weather. Scholars conduct an experiment to explore the effect of surface area and volume on the weathering process. They create their own sugar cube rocks using the same number of cubes—but...

Students discover the causes of different types of weather and it's effect on society.  In this environmental lesson plan, students utilize the Internet to examine cloud types, normal weather conditions and the type of weather...

First graders investigate natural weather disasters by writing an essay.  In this weather lesson, 1st graders research one aspect of dangerous weather such as hurricanes, snow, floods, etc.  Students take notes on their...

Young scholars graph current temperature and weather conditions for three days.  In this weather lesson, students go to the Weather Channel's website and look up weather for their zip code then graph the conditions and record the...

Learn to forecast the weather using cloud types. Budding meteorologists identify cloud types and learn to use a dichotomous key. As scholars develop observation and identification skills, they discover how different cloud types cause...

Students explore basic Excel spreadsheets.  In this spreadsheet lesson plan, students enter Alaska weather information and  perform calculations. Students title the columns on the spreadsheet and format the cells. ...

Students document the weather. In this seasons lesson, students study the weather, record the temperature outside and photograph what the weather conditions look like. All information gathered by the students will be made into a book.

Students explore the concept of Jan Brett.  In this author study lesson, students are introduced to several Jan Brett books with visuals, listening centers, and video.  Students browse the internet in search of information...

Students make connections with real life experiences and the two languages, including Spanish and English. They create their own books in this project lesson plan to take home and read with their families. Students also use a digital...

Students practice memorizing the seven days of the week and keeping them in order.  In this calendar lesson plan, students read aloud the book Today is Monday by Eric Carle, and create their own calendar style book using...

First graders design a Powerpoint presentation to reflect information about their community.  In this community lesson plan, 1st graders create slides to explain the weather, geography and other information about the city.

Students investigate Canadian people by researching the geography of the country.  In this world geography lesson, students identify locations within Canada with large populations based on their access to waterways.  Students...

Students investigate what an engineer does. In this engineering lesson, students read the book "Sparky's Engineer" and analyze the different types of engineers that are referenced in the book. The students identify tools and machines...

Students create calendars. In this technology skills lesson, students collaborate to prepare calendars that include special days of the year as well as digital photograph collages.

Students study the basics of trucks and transportation vehicles. In this transportation vehicles lesson, students study pictures of basic key truck components and recognize differences between various product transportation vehicles....

Construction projects of any kind require learners to use spacial reasoning, creative thinking, and critical analysis skills. They design and make a twig/leaf structure out of natural and recycled materials. This project would be great...

Explore the Ukraine through a reading of The Mitten. Readers will determine the sequence of events, cause and effect, make predictions, and find the main idea of the story. They also use math skills to make charts and graphs. Finally,...

Student learn about "chromatography" in a hands-on experiment. Students make a chart showing what the colors represent.

Learners identify foods that belong in each group on the food guide pyramid. They discuss how TV and peers may negatively influence eating habits.

First graders explore how to access the school website and individual teacher websites.