In this internet research learning exercise, 4th graders answer sis short answer questions by using the Fact Monster search engine. They answer four multiple choice problems.

Students research a Nobel Peace Prize winner to gain understanding of their philanthropic contribution to the global community. For this global peach lesson, students identify a Nobel Peace Prize winner, reflect on how their act affected...

Students discuss what makes a sports legend. In this Jim Thorpe activity students analyze both the triumphs and tragedies of Jim Thorpe's sports career. Students then write a letter persuading their representative to name Jim Thorpe the...

In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Rachel Carson and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...

Second graders demonstrate that they are cooperative learners, can solve problems, make decisions and, apply technology to the task through use of the Madeline and the Magnificent Puppet Show

Students study the concept of bird migration. In this bird lesson, students read Make Way for Ducklings, discuss the concept of community, and write reflections.

Young scholars describe Rosa Parks' contributions and how they affect us today, and identify important events occurring at this time in history.

Students reflect on a news report through poetry. Students write a poem based on this week's news events. Students share poems with each other. Students reflect on a poem of their choosing.

For this time table worksheet, students view the subjects and schedules for different classes for the day and answer time related questions about them. Students look at 4 schedules and answer 31 questions total.

Fifth graders explore the glossary. In this language arts instructional activity, 5th graders define unknown words in a text by using the glossary. Students read a text and use the glossary to find unknown words.

Pupils research a historical figure from the United States and introduce their classmates to items associated with this person. They also predict how that historical figure would fit into today's society.

Students listen to the story The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats in order to become interested in the world of snow. In this snow exploration lesson plan, students scoop up snow to make snowballs, measuring the amount of snow they use so...

Students comprehend how the use of color impacts a work of art. They research how a theme can be rendered in a variety of ways (words, music, visuals). Students analyze how an artist's choices affect the aesthetic quality of artwork.

Students read 'Marty and Me' by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. They compare their lives with Marty's life, which in most cases, is very different. They find similarities and differences and create a montage. They include information about...

Students identify philanthropic acts in the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird". They create a box of items that were found in the tree from the novel as well. They write journal reflections based on philanthropic acts they have done in their...

Second graders practice singing the chorus of a Scottish ballad. They also sing two American folk songs in class. They are encouraged to use the correct pitch while singing.

In this is/are activity, students select either the verb is or are to complete a set of 22 sentences. Students may click on a check answer question.

Students examine the various combinations that contemporary extended families take on. They identify how strong communication skills are important to the health of the family after reading a an excerpt from a first-person fictional journal.

Students discuss artifacts. In this social science lesson, students realize that artifacts can help one in determining about the person the artifacts belonged to. Students will be put into small groups and will look at objects from a box...

This site describes several ideas and activities to use with picture books and intermediate/middle school age students. Specific title to use are also given.

A list of the children's books to win the esteemed Caldecott Medal from 2002 until the present. Includes links to each books page from "Amazon.com" for buying information and additional resources.

Site includes information about the Caldecott Medal, the Newbery Medal, the National Book Award, the Coretta Scott King Award, and other National Awards from 2002-current. Includes a page on each award, links to press releases, and...

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal, named after the author of Little House on the Prairie is given by the American Library Association (ALA) to exceptional children's book authors. Find out more about its namesake and past winners of this...

This page provides a listing of all Caldecott-winning books, with links to reviews of each winning title and biographical information about the authors and illustrators.