Eighth graders study the famous explorer Christopher Columbus.  In this World History lesson, 8th graders analyze and compare primary and secondary sources.  Students discuss as a class the accomplishments of Columbus....

Second graders identify two digit numbers and work with two digit subtraction problems. They use manipulatives to demonstrate each problem.

Seventh graders compare and contrast information about differences and similarities in communities.

Fourth graders practice using a planning sheet for a well-known fairy tale or picture book.

Students examine Boolean operators, truncation, exact phrase searching to retrieve information from search engines. They discover how using limits enhances their searches.

Fifth graders complete a survey to decide what are most popular plants among the class. They test the water quality in a nearby pond. Studnts test the quality of soil samples taken from their homes. Different plants are moistened with...

Students explore volunteerism. In this citizenship lesson, students define the term "volunteer" and identify volunteers in a classroom setting. Students illustrate and write about the concepts of being a volunteer.

Students examine the Eight Levels of Charity. In this philanthropy lesson, students investigate the levels of charity and create posters that help them achieve one of the eight levels of charity.

Students determine how states were identified as slave states or free states. In this Kansas-Nebraska Act lesson, students explore the work of Eli Thayer as well as the work of Thayer's supporters in Massachusetts.

Students explore U.S. government by participating in a role playing activity. For this House of Representatives lesson, students discuss the first day of congress and the role the House plays in running the United States. Students define...

Students examine the bridges of the United States. They discuss the concept of balance. They draw their own design of a suspension bridge.

Learners practice word problems based on their own needs and skill levels. In this math word problems lesson, students practice completing one word problem each day until they can move on to the next level.

Students respond to cartoons. In this social and cultural issues lesson, students examine how cartoons can be used to get a message across to the reader. After examining numerous cartoons, students create their own cartoon with a social...

Eighth graders practice finding the meaning of words by analyzing the root word. In this root word lesson, 8th graders review a chart of roots, words, and meanings. Students find and list words that have the root of 'geo,' 'terra,' and...

Eighth graders analyze literature and the use of metaphors. In this metaphors instructional activity, 8th graders view and discuss the examples of metaphors. Students complete the phrases by writing in a metaphor.

In this research learning exercise, students answer multiple choice questions about different research items. Students complete 12 questions about the internet, different resources, and more.

First graders practice the short o and sh sound. In this phonics activity, 1st graders listen to the stories Hot Pot: The Sound of Short O by Alice K. Flanagan and Shoes: The Sound of SH by Peg Ballard. They create word webs...

Fourth graders discuss the origins of Timbuktu, explain the importance of its location, and describe the kingdom of Mali. They also explain how and why Timbuktu became a part of Mali.

Third graders recognize the importance of making and flying of kites in the Japanese culture. They make up a story about themselves, their families, or just a story that was written by a third grade Japanese student when creating their...

Students use a compass to move from one point to another point. The procedure can be a valuable tool to help students become more observant of their surroundings.

Students examine the phrases "Love your Neighbor" and "compromise". They interview another classmate to understand their opinions. They compromise with their classmates on a collaborative project.

Students view a video about non-native/invasion species. They create a non-native/invasion species that they think would have an impact on farming, industry, recreation, or water in the local environment.

Students complete various activities linked to several stories and movies, to reinforce the concept of theme in a story.

Young scholars work together to use a sample seismograph. They role play the position of an engineering firm that is to analyze the machine. They discover how engineers develop new machines to take measurements.