Students interview Native Indians to learn their ways for predicting and measuring snowfall. In this weather measurement instructional activity, students invite a Native Elder to their classroom to tell them about how they predicted...

Learners examine electricity. In this electrical conduction lesson, students create a quiz board (circuit board). They work in small groups to construct the circuit board and come up with questions/answers for the quiz portion. This...

Students create their own personalized amulet necklaces after viewing images of artifacts from different cultures.

Second graders examine how to resolve conflicts quickly and independently in the classroom by connecting putting out fights to putting out fire. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to guide their role plays.

Tenth graders complete a unit of lessons on the story elements of Sherlock Holmes short stories. They analyze the plot elements, complete graphic organizers, read and discuss the plots, observe a person and take notes, and analyze an...

Sixth graders compare their lives to trees and make connections between the two, consider how trees are metaphors for people, and draw and label trees to represent themselves. Students then read brief stories, fables or nursery rhymes,...

Pupils study the letter "m" in written and spoken words by making the sound, reciting a tongue twister, and writing the letter. They identify the sound in words and in Laura Joffe Numeroff's book, "If You Give a Moose a Muffin". Next,...

Students examine and discuss common myths and misconceptions about persons with disabilities and with a partner plan an outing for a community activity. They read and complete the handout "Developmental Disabilities: Truth or Myth?" and...

Twelfth graders examine the steps that one can take to turn awareness of a human rights abuse into action it.  In this Current events lesson, 12th graders analyze the compelling factors which can influence personal action in any...

For this story web worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions, clicking on an answer link to view correct answers. 

Sixth graders examine historical artifacts. In this Industrial Revolution lesson, 6th graders discover how modern conveniences are connected to innovations of the Industrial Revolution era. Students interview adults about technological...

Learners are taught to search the internet for statistics concepts on sports. For this probability lesson, students collect data and use the calculator to graph and analyze their data. They graph and make predictions about sports using...

Students read biographies of individuals who have impacted the world for good. They look for patterns in these people's lives, imagine themselves in different careers and create a profile of a person who leads for social change.

Seventh graders make connections with the history of Japanese art with the modern use of ancient warriors in the popular Yu-Gi-Oh trading cards. They journal and reflect upon the research and comparison of the ancient to modern art.

Students read The Gadget War by Betsy Duffey. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding inventors and inventions. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library connections.

In this online interactive language skills activity, students answer 3 multiple choice questions regarding idioms. Students may check their answers immediately.

Students analyze an interview with the Climate Change Project Jukebox in order to help them undertand how to use a concept map. In this writing and climate change lesson, pairs of students log onto the Internet site for Climate...

Young scholars write a character sketch and present it in first person.  In this historical heroes and character sketches lesson, students "meet" Harriet Tubman (played by their teacher) and discuss her...

In this pre-printing practice worksheet, learners use straight lines to connect a set of dots, then color the resulting picture. Page has multiple links to additional resources.

Students examine the connection between good health and physical activities. They watch a video, discuss physical fitness, and develop a plan for lifelong health.

Seventh graders identify clouds and the weather associated with them. They use informational articles and personal weather observations to learn about the relationships between weather fronts and clouds.

Young scholars practice their Spanish grammar, vocabulary, punctuation and pronunciation skills by creating a personal portrait and personal narrative, and sharing it with native Spanish speakers via email.

Fifth graders work in groups in order to research a specific music era or dance style to share with the class. They have studied different music styles that are included in the lesson and now they have the choice to research one. There...

Learners read Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the ideas presented in the story. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library...