First graders watch the teacher model how to draw pictures and write words in a First, Next, Then, Last - 4 block graphic organizer. They write and draw in their own 4 block papers.

Students make a hat that symbolizes special things about them after they explore hats from around the world and see those created by Sonya Clark.

Pupils, using the Internet to research the different types of energy that people use, prepare a slideshow presentation with their research.

Students identify six types of simple machines, then use the Internet for research.

Learners review and practice soccer dribbling/ball handling skills while studying basic concepts of how free radicals and antioxidants affect the body. As the molecules move throughout the space with their electron, the free radicals...

Students find similarities and differences between themselves and a partner using a digital photograph to illustrate them. They use Multimedia Lab to create a multi-grade interactive multimedia presentation using the digital photos,...

Learners research tornadoes. For this weather lesson, students construct a KWL chart on tornadoes and view the video National Geographic-Tornadoes. Learners discuss the facts they learned from the film and complete the KWL chart.

Pupils create a digital newspaper. In this digital newspaper lesson, students review the sections of a newspaper and brainstorm ideas for their paper. Pupils complete a schools news report, student interview, opinion page, sports page,...

Students investigate the world of electricity by completing a KWL sheet. In this energy instructional activity, students view PowerPoint presentations about electricity, who invented it, and how it is used today. Students define several...

In this passive texts worksheet, students read newspaper articles and put them into the passive form. Students put 4 articles into the passive form.

Explore the difference between stochastic and deterministic modeling through programming. First have the class write algorithms for relatively simple tasks using pseudocode. Use the Python 2.7 program app to simulate Mendel's Pea Pod...

It's a small (nanotechnology) world after all! The first segment of a six-part series gives an overview of nanotechnology, its principles and applications, and shares some of the engineering applications of nanotechnology. A...

Pupils practice dribbling and trapping a variety of balls.

Folklore is composed of stories that convey cultural heritage and traditions. Many types of tales are listed as well as what they portray in various contexts and situations. Give your learners a brief description or definition of...

Students view a multimedia presentation to identify beginning sounds.  In this phonics lesson, students recognize beginning sounds.  Students navigate a website for addition phonics sounds.

Students work cooperatively during a fun, Halloween themed scavenger hunt in the gym.

Students explore how to work cooperatively with a partner.

Students are assessed in their abilities in three areas--in particular throwing using Fleece balls, Turkey targets (plastic door decorations with a hole cut into it), Stepping stones (Flaghouse catalog), Balloons, Lollipop paddles, and...

Students are in their own personal space with a playground ball and a partner. They are given a spelling word from their classroom or shoolwide list. They bounce the ball to their partner saying a letter as they pass the ball.

Students listen as the teacher differentiates between natural and people-made items. They go outside and make lists of natural and people-made things they see. Students complete the linked worksheet by cutting and pasting as suggested by...

Students, in groups, use song lyrics and math to descrie two and three dimensional shapes.

Students demonstrate addition. For this simple computation lesson, students are introduced to the concept of addition through using manipulatives. Students solve simple addition problems on a worksheet.

Second graders work on dodging in a game situation. Have boundary cones away from walls if playing inside. Have students walk instead of running if they are unable to move safely. Stop the game if students are unable to move safely.

Learners play a simple game to practice the fundamentals of a bounce pass and aiming the basketball.