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Meteorology
Fourth graders study how atmospheric conditions change while naming the things that make the weather change. They investigate the affects of air masses, weather fronts and high/low pressure by looking at weather maps from newspapers.
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Brave New World
Young scholars view a video about the effects of World War II on the map of Europe. They discuss the video and answer questions. They work together to identify accomplishments that best represent American culture.
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Design It! American Stamps
Students design a stamp using the skills and techniques of professionals. In this Design It! American Stamps instructional activity, students identify the selection criteria that is used to decide which images go on stamps. After...
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The Spanish Armada
In this Spanish Armada study guide worksheet, high schoolers discover the background and significant details of this event in world history. Students read 7 sections of information and examine photographs and maps.
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Some Like It Cold
Sixth graders study Canada's northern territories and four settlements above the Arctic Circle. In this northern Canada lesson, 6th graders maps and timelines to locate physical, political, and economic features of northern Canada....
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Family Letter and Activity: Cars, Trucks and Percents
In this math instructional activity, students will take home a letter to their parents explaining that they are studying Chapter 10: Ratio, Proportion and Percent. Then students will complete a homework activity in which they ask family...
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The Earth, Sun Mood and Stars Unit (Planets too!)
Fifth graders prepare five activities to do then show their energy saving skills. In this investigative lesson students create five projects then participate in an energy saving demonstration.
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Basic Orienteering
Students study orienteering. In this science lesson, students study the parts of a compass and use the compass to set a bearing and follow the bearing on the compass.
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Characterization
Students draw pictures to generate ideas about a character. They use prewriting skills to plan written work. They then dictate or write detailed descriptions of familiar person, places, objects, or experiences.
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All Quiet on the Western Front
Students use unitedstreaming and Google Earth to investigate World War II and All Quiet on the Western Front. In this novel and technology lesson, students view a video about the novel using unitedstreaming video, visit the given...
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The First Thanksgiving: The Pilgrim’s Journey
Students discuss history. In this pilgrims activity, students discover what life was like for people coming over to the New World on the Mayflower. They participate in class discussions as the teacher navigates through a Scholastic...
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Fair Trade
Learners study the story of Philip Knight and Nike as they examine the issue of free trade. They role play characters from Thailand as they examine workers issues.
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The Big One
Eighth graders study earthquakes. In this earthquake activity students research the Internet on earthquakes and plot earthquake locations.
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Devotion
Learners explore the importance of peace and working together when discussing different religions and places where students are not allowed to be together. In this working together lesson plan, learners plan a fund raising activity...
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Elements of Biology: Biomes
Students describe the different types of biomes. In this biology lesson, students create a map of assigned biome with descriptive paragraphs. They share their findings to class.
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Power Builders: Leaders and Cities
Students are explained that they are going to consider why cities are built and what needs they meet for their residents. They view a video "The Building of New York City." Students work in small groups to plan imaginary city. They...
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Where in the World is Utah Wheat?
Students examine the role of climate and landforms in the use of Utah's land. In this geography lesson, students analyze the relationship between geography and agriculture in the state as they examine data regarding wheat production in...
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Phonics Word Families
In this word families worksheet, students examine the words listed and identify 2 words that belong in each of the word families.
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Hurricanes Are They Coming to Your Neighborhood?
Students study weather systems, hurricanes and tropical storms. They predict landfall of hurricanes and tropical storms.
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The Monkey's Paw
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners complete a variety of activities which demonstrate understanding of the book The Monkey's Paw .
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Folk Songs, Instruments of the Orchestra
Second graders study Folk Songs and instruments of the orchestra in these lessons. They recognize the difference between folk songs and classical music.
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Geography
Second graders study and review geographical terms for features. They classify those features and locate them on a map. They review geographical features of Tall Tales.
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Star Quest
Learners engage in a instructional activity of using maps in order to find constellations in the night sky. They also conduct research using three constellations. The research is used to create a project to inform others. The teacher...
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Clouds and Solar Radiation
Students use satellite imaging and Mesonet solar radiation maps to answer questions given to them by the teacher and look for differences and similiarities in the data.