Fifth graders discuss the effects of scarcity.  In this survival lesson, 5th graders use strategies that would help them survive in a survival situation. Students write letters about bears in need of help to survive. Students answer...

Students explore number sense by participating in a class fraction game. For this number value lesson, students utilize strips of paper with fractions written on them and conduct a trivia game in which teams challenge each other....

Students compare geologic time periods to the calendar year. They set up a live-action student timeline in the classroom.

Students design, build, and test a model of a free-standing structure used to support overhead road signs.

Learners explore Native American life and culture. In this Native American lesson, students watch a video segment pertaining to The Song of Hiawatha, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Learners discuss Native American culture and...

Third graders collect data about themselves and use in a line plot. In this analyzing data lesson, 3rd graders collect various sets of information,create a line plot and compare the data.  Students complete a worksheet on their...

Students create a geometric pattern using mandalas, polygons and symmetry. In this geometry lesson, students analyze the mathematics involved in making the mandalas, including the shapes and symmetry. Students create their own mandalas...

In this body systems instructional activity, learners work in small groups conduct research to become an 'expert' on one of the 7 body systems. Students present their findings to the class via power point, poster, or song.

In this significant figures activity, students read about how to determine significant figures in calculations and measurements. They practice identifying significant figures in five problems.

Students participate in inquiry activities to explore powers outlined in the Bill of Rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students creation of a class Bill of Rights, evaluate  and propose amendments, and analyze primary source...

Students debate the constitutional principles of the United States. In this U.S. government instructional activity, students examine the meaning of the text of the U.S. Constitution and analyze other primary documents of the era....

  Learners analyze Halloween costumes they find in magazines to categorize their findings.  In this holiday lesson, students discuss their findings about the costumes based on four different elements.  

Students explore statistics by completing a graphing activity. In this data analysis lesson, students define a list of mathematical vocabulary terms before unpacking a box of raisins. Students utilize the raisins to plot data on a line...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students complete a variety of short activities directly related to the reading of the poem, "Tom's Night Out."

Students work in groups to create a list of the items needed by the Pilgrims to bring to America.  In this wants vs. needs instructional activity, students must agree on what should be on the list. Students create their list by...

Learners explore the role of government in the economy market. In this economics lesson, students analyze the decision making and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits and public awareness of what they are trying to...

Students perform square dancing steps. In this square dancing lesson, students view a video to learn the basic steps.  Students discuss the history of the dance and perform with partners. 

Students examine the categories for federal spending using the internet to locate them. They create a list of expenditures noting them as government purchases or transfer payments. They analyze the patterns of spending during the past 40...

Students explore environmental print.  In this emergent literacy concepts of print lesson, students bring examples of environmental print from home which are put on display in the classroom. Students view websites to locate and...

First graders read nursery rhymes and celebrate Mother Goose. In this drawing conclusions and predicting activity, 1st graders create new ending for the nursery rhymes. Students gather data and make a graph showing their favorite rhyme.

Third graders find symmetry in nature. In this symmetry instructional activity, 3rd graders discover that symmetry is in nature and our everyday world. Students examine the alphabet for symmetrical letters then create their own artwork...

Third graders explore how barrier islands work. For this erosion lesson, 3rd graders create barrier islands in stream tables and simulate wave action to see how it affects their island.

Young scholars write recipes.  In this recipe lesson plan, students double and triple recipes.  They perform calculations with fractions, whole numbers and mixed numbers.  They explore cooking websites to find their...

Phonetic masters identify and recognize short vowel sounds by reading and listening to a story that highlights select words. They use picture clues to aid comprehension and construct a story by actively choosing and identifying...