Students examine the different formats book reviews can be presented. As a class, they brainstorm what they already know about writing a book review adding to a concept web. They write their own review using the tips giving to them and...

Fifth graders are introduced to the various planets, stars and moons in our solar system. Using photographs, they place the planets into the correct order from the sun. In groups, they research one planet, create a fact sheet and make...

Students experiment with a variety of resources to study about sounds and their sources (weather, animal, and transportation). They compare size, structure, and basic needs of living things. Each student studies about farm animals,...

Students observe and analyze the life cycle and metamorphosis of the Painted Lady Butterfly. They write observation journal entries three times a week and summarize what they observed. Using KidPix computer software they create pictures...

Fourth graders compare the story of Cinderella as it is told in various countries and cultures. After reading the fairy tale in three different forms, they use a website Venn diagram in order to compare and contrast each telling of the...

Seventh graders explore, analyze and identify the events and differences between northern and southern states that divided Virginians and led to secession, war and the creation on West Virginia. They discuss the conflicts that developed...

Ninth graders explore the lives of Jewish refugees during WWII. After reading a brief passage about the people and the voyage of the St. Louis, 9th graders discuss how refugees have been treated historically. Reading and testing...

Students complete a Know / Want to Know / Learned chart about India. They locate India on a map and read facts about India. They access the Internet and view a slide show about India. They read "One Grain of Rice" in the Scott Foresman...

In this camel report planner worksheet, students are to list three things they want to learn about camels. From the list provided, students circle the resources they will use for the report, then take notes on the worksheet. Organization...

In this science related worksheet, students write three things they would like to learn about an endangered species and then list the resources they plan on using to secure the answers to their three facts.

In this report planner instructional activity, students write 3 things they would like to learn about women's history, They find resources, take notes, and write the short report on the provided lines.

In this unique instructional activity on autobiographical writing, students compare and contrast three types of writing: narrative, poetry and newspaper. Students prepare to produce a short autobiographical writing based on the framework...

In this literacy worksheet, students use the created resources for further progress towards knowledge. The sheet is a teacher's guide for creating student resources.

In this writing worksheet, students choose a famous person from China to research and write a report detailing that persons life on the lines provided.

Students examine how pollutants can affect ocean animals. In this pollution lesson, students read a story about the ocean floor, think about what would happen to the plants and animals if the ocean became dirty or polluted, and conduct...

Students describe how the brave word of one female Quaker served as a lifeline for fugitives before the Civil War. In this research lesson plan, students research several examples of the philanthropic work of individuals and...

Young scholars watch a movie. In this cultures lesson, students read A World Without Black People and then discuss segregation. Young scholars watch the video Partners of the Heart or Something the Lord Made and then reflect on the...

Seventh graders analyze how personal diaries and memoirs record actual events.  In this World History lesson, 7th graders compare and contrast diaries and memoirs from the Holocaust.  Students write as a way to explore one's...

Fourth graders use two separate sources to learn about index, glossary, and table of contents usage. In this library lesson, 4th graders use two books, Learning About Weather with Graphic Organizers, and The World Almanac for Kids, to...

Learners explore the geography of Europe. In this World War II lesson, students study and represent countries involved in the war as they participate in a simulation that requires them to discuss war events and how their countries were...

Students explore the concept of constructions, sketches, and drawings. In this constructions, sketches, and drawings lesson, students discuss the differences between constructions, sketches, and drawings through teacher led discussion.

Students explore the concept of transformations. In this transformations lesson, students use Geometer's Sketchpad to construct cyclic and dihedral figures. Students study reflection and rotation symmetry. Students discuss vertical,...

Students explore the life of George Washington. For this George Washington lesson, students consider the leadership qualities of the first president as they listen to a description of his life and the create responsibility journals.

Second graders explore American song. In this Star Spangled Banner lesson, 2nd graders discuss what it means the meaning the lyrics of the song and the history behind the song as they participate in a classroom activity.