Young scholars research the environment prior to brainstorming a list of ways they can help stop Global Warming. Students then design posters to hang throughout the school and choose at least 1 action to implement in their household.

Fourth graders identify major components of a "Cinderella" story in order to create a database.

Students analyze the measurements of rectangles. In this analysis lesson, students will investigate patterns by looking at ratios. Students will also hypothesize the probability of a ball going into a certain pocket when playing pool....

Learners participate in a theme study while teaching primary students basic skills according to Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals in Reading, Math, and Writing. The instructional activity is concerned primarily with the concept of...

First graders recall and verbally list the parts of a dog, or a chosen subject, based on observations using the senses. They discriminate between living and non-living subjects, and create artistic representations of the parts of a dog.

Fifth graders study six major biomes, graph temperature and rainfall, and present their findings to the class.

Fourth graders observe geometric patterns to determine if they show rotational or point symmetry. They participate in the a demonstration lesson with a triangle. They create their own designs that show rotational or point symmetry.

Young scholars explore encryption. They discuss the importance of cryptography in our daily lives. Students use games and cryptography to discover transformational geometry and modulo systems. They design their own encryption puzzles...

Third graders measure distance using nonstandard units of measure. In this measurement lesson, 3rd graders measure a given distance through the use of the game "Mother May I?" Student gather and compare data on how many "giant steps" and...

First graders make ice cream and determine what makes this liquid turn into a solid.

Students work together using The Tool Factory Workshop to create memories for the entire school year. They (sixth graders) help the kindergarten with field day, grade level parties, local field trips, learning computer applications, and...

Students design a toy store, supply it with merchandise (on paper) and create advertisements. They also manage the store's debits and credits by using a spreadsheet. They consider how to promote the sale of their merchandise.

Students identify the value of quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, and use a variety of coins to show the value of a dollar. They count the exact amount of purchase.

Students examine the history of the Whitewater Canal Historic Site. They read and discuss an informational handout, define key vocabulary terms, and complete various math and science word problems.

Fifth graders estimate perimeter, area, and volume. They measure perimeter and area using nonstandard units of measurement. Students add and subtract non-standard units of measurement. They add mixed numbers and simplify the sum.

Learners use pattern blocks and triangular grid paper to review shape names, be introduced to the concept of a tiling of the plane, and determine which pattern blocks tile the plane. They are asked: "Have you ever seen a floor or a wall...

Students practice identifying fractional parts represented in pictures and phrases. In this fraction lesson, students determine the proportion represented by common time and money phrases such as "3 hours in a day". Students match their...

Students explore counting coins. In this money counting instructional activity, students are given an assigned number of coins and calculate the least amount of coins that could be used to equal the same value. Students participate in...

Students use 2001 population figures to color provinces and territories on a map. They use the information on their map to answer questions.

Students practice their multiplication skills by multiplying sevens, eights and nines. They receive a worksheet and solve each of the problems independently to practice their skills.

Seventh graders explore the concept of ratios and proportions. For this ratios and proportions lesson, 7th graders work in groups to measure their heights and their arm span. Students compare their height to their arm span. Students make...

Practice expository and creative writing with your class. Pupils use magazines to find pictures, cut them out, and create a collage. This work of art is then used as a writing prompt. They describe the collage in either a creative or...

In this word problem worksheet, 5th graders solve 3 addition and subtraction problems to determine the answer to multiple choices questions.