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Mountains
Explore the mountain habitat with this collection of slides. The climate is described, along with the associated plant and animal life. Some of the pictures are attractive, but some leave much to be desired. There is a generous amount of...
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Creating a Personal Resume
Fifth graders be asked to write down information about themselves from questions on the board. They take this information and type it in a program from the computer lab. The resume will be kept in their expandable file for future reference.
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Communities
The study of types of communties is the focus of this presentation. Details are given about the differences between rural, urban, and suburban communities. Use this presentation to provoke a class discussion about the various activities...
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Images of Science
Students discover that science is part of everyday life. In this science lesson, students create a science collage, draw a scientist, and write about science in the news.
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In the Eye of the Storms
Tenth graders study the major hurricanes of the Atlantic Ocean. In this weather lesson, 10th graders read an article and answer various questions. Students discuss their findings with their classmates.
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Looking at a Community
Third graders read Flat Stanley. For this community lesson, 3rd graders discuss the town they live in, define the terms community, citizen and culture, discuss what a community is and the characteristics of a community.
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Life in Sahara
Students explore the geography of the Sahara region of Africa and identify characteristics of a desert habitat. They explore the culture of the people living there and how it has adapted to desert life.
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What's For Supper?
In this food coloring page activity, students design an evening meal and color the food they wish on a plate which has been properly set with silverware and cutlery. Students color the food they have chosen to draw.
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Nebraska Entrepreneur Success Stories
Students study and discuss various entrepreneurs from their home state and then prepare a proposal for a business they would like to own and operate in the future.
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Homeward Bound
Students review many types of engineers. For this review of engineers lesson plan, students study various everyday products, structures and processes they design and create in our world. They do this with worksheets and handouts.
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Factors To Consider When Looking For Housing
Students discuss their housing options and factors which affect housing costs. Using the newspaper as a resource, students compare and contrast the prices of housing options. Working with partners, students compare and contrast their...
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Sparky's Engineer Activity Book
Students complete their Sparky's Engineer Activity Book. In this engineering instructional activity, students are guided by their teacher in completing their Sparky's Engineer Activity Book which reviews what engineers make and what...
Global Oneness Project
A Vanishing Island
The effects of rising sea levels on Isle de Jean Charles, located off the coast of Louisiana, are documented in Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee's poignant short video. Viewers are asked to consider not only the plight of residents but also what...
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A Teeny Tiny Garden Alphabet Book
In this alphabet garden book worksheet, students cut out, color and assemble a mini book. Each page has an alphabet letter and a picture of a garden-related object. Example: Kk- K is for Kohlrabi.
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An Emergency Mother's Day Card!
In this Mother's Day card learning exercise, students fold, assemble, color and decorate an emergency Mother's Day card for their mothers.
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People Who Work
Young scholars chart volunteers they are familiar with in school, church or in the community. In this nonprofit jobs, lesson plan students understand that all members of a community need to take responsibility in that community. Young...
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An Emergency Father's Day Card!
In this emergency Father's Day card worksheet, learners assemble, color and fold an emergency Father's Day card for their fathers for Father's Day.
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Train Set
In this counting to five instructional activity, students cut out five trains and put them in sequential order from one to five. Students rely on the numbers printed on each train.
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Whats so Different Between Them
Students evaluate primary sources. In this Westward Expansion activity, students will write essays that compare and contrast the differences and similarities between pioneers and Native Americans. Students will engage in a wide variety...
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Maimonides' Eight Levels (Private-Religious)
Pupils 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.
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Aluminum Can Drive
Second graders complete a recycling project to clean-up their school. In this service project lesson, 2nd graders assess their campus for litter, set up a recycling project, clean up their campus, and recycle the trash. Students also...
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Daniel's Story Study Guide
Students explore the concept of prejudice. In this World War II lesson, students read Daniel's Story by Carol Matas. Students complete the provided study guide as they read the novel and discuss the Holocaust.
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Character Worksheet Three
In this character worksheet, learners answer questions about themselves in relation to their family, relationships, and day to day life. Students complete 29 questions.