Pupils demonstrate an understanding that folktales carry underlying themes through writing sentences explaining some of the themes presented in several folktales.

Students explain the processes of plate tectonics and volcanism that resulted in the formation of the Hawaiian Islands. They describe, compare, and contrast S waves and P waves. They explain how

Students are introduced to printmaking through the work of Albrecht Durer, Käthe Kollowitz, and Andy Warhol.

Students sort, classify, and write about how they sort a variety of shells.

First graders sort toys by various attributes. They, in groups, sort toy vehicles by color, size etc. and then explain how they chose to group the toys. They write, draw or dictate an explanation of their sorting methods.

Students create their own yarn painting using glue and scraps of yarn and wool.

Students use the Internet to research tornadoes. They consider tornado formation, energy forms and sources, ways to predict tornadoes, tornado safety and attempt to predict tornadoes in real time.

Students share social and cultural traditions and values. They develop listening strategies to explain what is heard.

Students plant bean seeds, watch them grow, and measure them with non-standard objects. They describe the bean's growth in a journal and record the growth on a calendar.

Fifth graders study English reading and writing skills as they participate in exciting interdisciplinary hands-on activities using a basal reading series.

Students explore examples of this musical form, then write their own lyrics for a blues song.

Students sort a variety of manipulatives and use a software program that provides more sorting practice.

Students build a model of a human arm and shoulder.

Students examine a variety of methods that can be used to communicate information, and the process of communication. They analyze various business communication scenarios and write reports on their opinions of the situations.

Pupils explore the various functions of bees within the hive and explain the process of making honey. They use numerous resources to find their information including the internet, library books and their science texts.

Students build sundials and observe changes in shadows over the course of one or more days. They identify patterns in the shadows and discuss how shadows may be used to tell time.

Students explore cardiovascular fitness and create and follow a fitness program. They document the benefits of participating in a fitness program.

Fourth graders create an individualized wellness plan that addresses these controllable health risk factors:obesity, high cholesterol level, high blood pressure and inactivity.

Third graders examine various exercises in order to distinguish between exercises designed to increase muscular strength and those designed to improve muscular endurance. Groups create a presentation for their "clients" to explain the...

Young scholars demonstrate knowledge of sorting and classifying by color as they sort gummy bear candies.

Young scholars use hypsometers to measure tall objects.

Students participate in a dance routine set to the song The Twelve Days of Christmas. They monitor their heart rate and learn a new song.

Learners use fitness skills to solve basic math problems.

Students rotate through ten physical fitness stations. They perform various stretching and strengthening activities for three minutes at a time.