Students watch a demonstration on how to create a puzzle quilt. Using different fabric combinations, they use each block design twice to create the illusion that each block is unique. They are to determine which blocks are the same in...

Fourth graders compose and perform polyrhythms in small groups using non-pitched percussion instruments. They enter the classroom with the recording of "The Rite of Spring" playing on the CD player. Students are asked to describe the...

Young scholars identify the rule of thirds and use it when taking photos. In this photography lesson, students discuss dynamic photography and find example images from various sources. Young scholars discuss the rule of thirds and...

Students choose a historical photograph or film and try to predict what happened after the photo or film in question.

Young scholars follow set of guidelines to create a picture of an apple with a stem and leaf. They think about whether they are more or less creative when working within a set of rules.

Students are introduced to the concept of global climate change. Using data, they determine how much of the world is being affected by the increase in temperatures. They complete a worksheet and consider the evidence giving to them and...

Students explore the concepts of positive and negative conflict. They examine the ideas of cooperation and competition and apply the idea of win-win to global climate change. Students participate in a friendly competition.

Students produce quilting stars that challenge students with unusual piecing situations, and the sampler format allows quilters to create freely with unusual fabric combinations.

Students assess samples of writing for each trait and discuss the rationale for scoring. They understand that the traits of writing offer a common language for revision. This lesson includes a scoring rubric for the students to use.

Students create their own bookbags to fill with books. They are to use the bookbags to take home books to read with their parents.

Students get to know each other and feel comfortable speaking and reading with each other in class. They practice asking a variety of questions, learning about the class rules and guidelines as well as goal-setting and assessments.

Ninth graders design a flag for any flag day of their choice. They may select an existing group but need to redesign the logo or make one up of their own, limiting their colors to a maximum of three or four to keep costs down. They make...

In this vocabulary worksheet, learners read 20 clues, choose the answer from a word bank and complete a crossword puzzle. There is no theme for the puzzle; it just features interesting trivia.,

For this spelling worksheet, students working from a word list of twenty four words complete a crossword puzzle with clues for mastery of the twenty four words.

In this crossword worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by solving a variety of clues. For example, "The direction where the sun sets."

Students practice their handwriting and word recognition. In this letter A instructional activity, students identify eight words with pictures as they use lowercase letters to complete an elementary word search.

In this fruit word search worksheet, students analyze 15 words in a word bank that are names of fruits. Students find these in a word search puzzle.

In this furniture word search worksheet, students analyze the names of 15 different kinds of furniture in a word bank. Students find these in a word search puzzle.

In this sheet music activity, 8th graders use a blank sheet to record notes. They use riff, chord, and tune to record music on the sheet.

In this word search worksheet, students search for a total of 30 words related to shopping; words such as bookstore, expensive, salesclerk, etc.

In this word search worksheet, students search for a total of 74 words related to Christmas. Words are hidden inside a Christmas tree shape.

In this word search worksheet, students read the 30 terms related to the Constitution. Students locate the words within the word search puzzle.

For this Olympics word search worksheet, students read 24 words that pertain to the sports in the winter Olympic games. Students find the words in a word search puzzle.

Learners participate in a project to map their school. They measure and graph various areas around the school. Students find the longitude and latitude of the school and research the school's history, and highlight special important areas.