Fourth graders study the effects of UV rays and practice finding the UV index for where they live. In this health lesson, 4th graders listen to a lecture about ultraviolet rays, then find the UV index in their area and write a story...

Students build a classroom community. In this peer interaction instructional activity, students participate in a sociogram activity that requires them to socially interact with peers that normally they do not interact with. Students...

For this story writing skills worksheet, students consider 6 guidelines for authoring their own stories. Students use the guidelines as they write their own stories.

Students create a self portrait using symbols that represent them. In this self portrait lesson plan, students look at a nineteenth century painting and discuss the symbols that represent this era. They then recreate a dance in the...

Students gather information about traditional dances. In this folk dance activity, students work in small groups to research a type of folk dance, then present information and perform the dance for the class.

In this final blends worksheet, students fill in the blank to the end of the word with either nk or lk. Students fill in the final blends for 8 words.

Students create a headdress design. In this visual arts lesson, students work cooperatively in a group and create a headdress design. Students are encouraged to use the conceptual framework of philanthropy while working as a team to...

In this study guide learning exercise, students define vocabulary and literary terms used in "The Interlopers". Students answer comprehension questions based on the reading and fill in a chart with characters and their traits.

For this study guide for "The Most Dangerous Game" learners define vocabulary and literary terms found in the reading. Students also answer reading comprehension questions.

In this study guide worksheet, students must define vocabulary words and literary terms used in "The Cask of Amontillado". Students must also cite examples of literary term usage and answer comprehension questions based on the reading.

Students define communication and identify its components. In this communication instructional activity, students read, discuss, and internalize the four pages of communication elements that include charts, vocabulary, and methods.

Students react to the current financial crisis. In this community building lesson, students are given the opportunity to voice their thoughts and feelings on the current financial crisis in the safety of a classroom meeting.

Young scholars investigate dog breeds and write a short story from a dog's perspective. In this dog research and writing lesson, students watch the film, "Dog: The Early Years. They apply critical thinking skills to determine which type...

Students explore the Vietnam War in music. In this Vietnam lesson plan, students listen to and analyze popular music from the Vietnam era in order to understand the use of propaganda regarding the controversial war. Students develop...

Students explore protest songs. In this interdisciplinary instructional activity, students examine issues-based music by summarizing lyrics and revealing inferences, generalizations, conclusions, and points of view found in the songs.

Students explore the concept of timbre. In this timbre lesson plan, students experience timbres produced by saxophones in contemporary music. Students explore the science behind the music.

Young scholars listen to a story. In this imagery lesson, students listen to nature sounds of the Everglades, water and forest. Young scholars listen to a reading of the Tangipahoa River guided imagery passage. Students share their...

In this critical reading worksheet, students read a passage about cycles of American generations then answer three questions based on the reading.

Students study about the changes of puberty for boys and girls. In this health lesson, students study how the body changes during puberty and make a presentation about a significant change that can take place during puberty and how to...

Students consider the implications of the Holocaust. In this World War II lesson plan, students read the graphic novel Maus at the end of a unit on World War II. Students discuss the impact of reading about the Holocaust as well as theme...

Student compile a poetry anthology. In this literature lesson, students examine notable poetry anthologies. Students then select a theme to build their anthologies of 10 poems pertaining to their chosen theme.

Students explore the use of imagery in writing. In this writing lesson, students create a writing piece that features sensory images without resorting to the use of clichés.

In this completing sentences activity, students use a word from the word pool to fill in the blanks in ten sentences. Some are adjective clauses.

In this adjective clauses worksheet, students read ten sentences with a word or phrase missing. From four choices, students mark any answer that would correctly finish the sentence; there may be more than one.