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Introduction to "Julius Caesar"

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students discuss American form of government. They read the play Julius Caesar.
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"you Can't Order a Poem Like You Order a Taco": an Introduction To Poetry

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners explore what poetry is and certain aspects within it. They write their own knowledge and perceptions of poetry and the expand that knowledge and experience through listening to, reading, and writing poetry and exploring poetic...
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Introduction to melodrama

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars, in groups, read a melodrama and rehearse their scenes to perform in front of the rest of the class.
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Introduction to Tall Tales

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars watch a video about a tall tale and list ten elements of a tall tale that they noticed in the movie. They begin with a KWL chart, and complete it as the movie and discussion progresses.
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Introduction to Correct Posture for Singing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate correct body posture for proper singing technique, and accurately perform correct breathing technique in preparation for singing.
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Introduction to musical reading for Drumset and Percussion.

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students analyze the functions of musical scores as they relate to percussion instruments. They follow an audio and video presentation as they count and follow beat patterns.
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Introduction to Toxicology

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the science of toxicology and the relationship between a toxic reaction (response) and amount of substance (dose). They observe two demonstrations illustrating the concept of dose-response.
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Introduction to the Animal Kingdom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners are asked: Are there animals that don't move during their lives. They are asked what is an animal? Students discuss what animals need to survive. They are taught the trends in animal evolution. Learners discuss the three...
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An Introduction to Pi and the Area of a Circle

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore measurements of a circle. For this lesson about circumference and radius, students practice calculating measurements of a circle. Students estimate, calculate, and practice with graphing all while learning how to find...
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An Introduction to Data Reading and Computations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars discover data reading and computations. In this math lesson plan, students collect nutritional data about intakes of certain foods compared with daily recommended allowances. Young scholars create their own data charts...
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Bible: Introduction Lesson on I Corinthians 12:12-27

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss a Biblical passage and how to apply it to their lives.  In this Biblical community lesson, students read I Corinthians 12:12-27 to discover that all people and churches are parts of the body of Christ, and work...
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Introduction to the Writing Process: Character Description Essays

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students analyze and evaluate an essay and write a character description.  In this character description lesson, students read and analyze an essay in a teacher-led lecture.  Students  brainstorm then write a...
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Introduction of the Lunar Relief Map Project

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Pupils investigate the geographic features of the surface of the moon. In this lunar relief map instructional activity, students watch and discuss the Apollo II Moon landing and make preliminary plans for their lunar maps.
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World War II Holocaust Introduction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils explore the concept of identity by categorizing themselves based on physical characteristics.  In this Holocaust lesson, students discuss the differences between their classmates and separate each other based on petty...
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State Internet Search: A Mathematical Introduction To State Reports

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students locate the population and square mileage of at least one state. Using this information students graph the population and the area of the 50 states individually and as a class, then analyze the information.
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Sampling: An Exercise in Statistics Introduction

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use 5 articles from the Internet that have information about surveys, experiments or observational studies. They need to see which statistical terms apply. After that, they rank the 5 articles in order of credibility, and...
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Jambo Means Hello: An Introduction To Swahili

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students gain an appreciation for Swahili as a language spoken in many parts of Africa. They share and illustrate words from their own culture using English and Swahili and others to create a word quilt.
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Introduction to Organ Systems

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students dissect frogs to study the body's organs /organ systems and to think critically about them. This 2-part lesson plan involves mapping the human body's organs & then dissecting a frog.
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Global Warming: Introduction to Global Warming

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students gather information about global warming and climate changes in preparation for future lessons on the Greenhouse Effect.
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Introduction to Immigration

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read and discuss selected library resources about students and immigration.
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Introduction to Multiplication

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students construct equivalent sets, skip count by twos, threes, fours, etc., combine the sets, and finally, multiply simple numbers. Each student use candy to construct sets, write multiplication algorithms, and solve simple...
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The Sun: An Introduction

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students write entries in their Science Journals as they explore the Sun.
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Introduction to Fractions on the Numberline

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use color-cued fraction strips and a color-cued numberline to develop basic fraction concepts and correct sequencing. They complete a worksheet using equivalent fractions to solve the problems.
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Introduction to Lego Engineering

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students examine engineering by utilyzing legos.