Fifth graders discover new and interesting technologies of the Civil War. In this Civil War portfolio of lessons, 5th graders analyze primary resources, develop new vocabulary, investigate websites, and create a time line of new...

Third graders participate in classroom game to practice place value skills. For this place value lesson, 3rd graders recognize matching digits of the same value. Students record their numerals and their value by writing in standard...

Fourth graders research and complete a worksheet to understand why towns in Utah became ghost towns. In this ghost town lesson, 4th graders meet with an official to explore what makes a town thrive. Students create original posters...

Third graders explore the concept of self esteem. In this health lesson plan, 3rd graders participate in several classroom activities that address developing a positive self concept.

Fifth graders write a report. In this research lesson, 5th graders work in groups to complete an Internet scavenger hunt. Students research an area of health related to nutrition or exercise, write a report and present their report to...

Students explore Boyle's Law. In this Boyle's Law instructional activity, students complete problems involving Boyle's Law. They examine the effects of Boyle's Law upon the human body. Students use the Internet to complete a lab...

Students create a family tree. In this ancestry lesson, students research a country that one of their ancestors is from. Students interview a grandparent and map out a family tree.

Students understand the information on food labels. In this food label lesson, students dissect food labels for health information. Students learn to calculate calories. Students complete an interactive quiz.

Young scholars identify healthy food choices. In this nutrition lesson, students review the food pyramid and write down their favorite food on a post-it note. Young scholars create a bar graph of favorite foods using the post-it notes.

Fourth graders recognize that ethnicity, religion and geography are reflected in the food choices we make. In this food choices lesson plan, 4th graders discuss different types of food from different places. Students compare a menu to...

Students participate in literary circles to analyze characters, critique writing, discuss events, and  story elements.  In this literary circles lesson, students take responsibility for their learning as a member of the...

Students recognize the difference between acids and bases.  In this ToxMystery lesson, students play a computer game and experiment to find the difference between acids and bases. Students use litmus paper to determine if household...

Students explore the five senses.  In this cross curriculum five senses lesson, students view an "I Can See Colors" PowerPoint presentation and sort items by color and shape. Students mix primary color paints to create secondary...

In this concept worksheet, students perform probability experiments.  Using collected information, they interpret the data.  Students answer questions about probability.  This five-page worksheet contains approximately 15...

Students take notes as they listen to a segment from Discoverers of the New World, the Darkness of the Sea.  In this Christopher Columbus lesson, students write questions based on the material read and then research the answers. 

Third graders examine the life cycle of a salamander. In this life cycles lesson, 3rd graders view a PowerPoint presentation about the life cycle of a salamander. Students take the temperature of a toy salamander with a thermometer and...

Students identify the symptoms of HIV. In this disease control instructional activity, students listen to a mini-lecture on the symptoms of HIV. Students locate information on the Internet about ELIZA and confidentiality regarding HIV...

Students write letters, create models, create a photo display, and make charts about the rules that a state has. In this rules lesson plan, students learn about and make different displays of how states come up with rules, change them,...

Students experiment with the construction of shelters and the various types of architectural designs.  In this shelters activity, students draw the building they live in.  Students compare and contrast buildings made today and...

Second graders complete activities with the book The Magic Pot. In this comprehension activity, 2nd graders read the story, answer comprehension questions, and create a storyboard. They also complete Magic Pot math by working on...

Students lear about energy, energy efficiency and consumption. They measure energy use, graph the date, write a letter then design and present a PowerPoint on the topic.

Fourth graders investigate the ecosystem and how forests are disappearing.  In this environmental protection lesson, 4th graders analyze the changes in their school for 2 weeks.  Students practice identifying trees, birds, and...

Students examine ethics in the workplace. In this Career and leadership lesson, students will pair up to discuss various issues surrounding workplace ethics. This lesson includes 3 different activities, and assessment and necessary...

High schoolers develop a new cereal and design a box for it. In this art and design lesson, students complete a year-end cumulative activity in which the use all of their artistic skills to develop a new cereal. They use their marketing...