Students are introduced to how the different types of rocks formed. As a class, they are read a book about rocks and create a list of what they already know about them. Using examples of rocks they find around the school, they discover...

In this verb worksheet, students will answer 20 multiple choice questions by choosing the correct verb form. Students identify the subject of the sentence, determine if it is singular or plural and then choose the correct verb.

Students look at the words, symbols, and signs that surround them. For this early childhood lesson plan, students use observational skills as they note the abundance of letters and signs in their world, then apply this awareness to...

Students study the meaning of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students are introduced to the concept of philanthropy and name and illustrate a philanthropic act they could perform.

In this irregular verbs learning exercise, students choose the correct form of the verb in the sentences. Students cross out any verb forms that do not exist. Students complete 20 examples. Students then write 2 irregular verb sentences.

Students explore personal health issues. In this health journalism activity, students read the USA Today article titled "Cities Crack Down on Raves", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity...

In this language arts activity, students complete activities such as reading, writing high frequency words, finding long o words, fill in the blanks, and short answers. Students complete 4 activities.

In this adjectives worksheet, students circle adjectives in sentences, write words that compare, circle correct adjectives, and write adjectives that tell how many. Students complete 19 problems total.

Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book The Jones Family Express. For this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, answer short answer questions, have...

Fifth graders examine the role of African-Americans in New Haven, Connecticut. Using two maps, they compare and contrast the differences in the town from the past to today. In groups, they use the internet to research the contributions...

Learners draw a map of their local community using a drawing program. Using the internet, they locate various landmarks and identify famous people living or coming from their town. They participate in interviews with the community...

First graders investigate the concept of play and work. They use primary and secondary resources in order to find the information of comparing the concepts in the context of the past to present day. Students brainstorm to find the...

Students draw a map from memory describing the route between their classroom and the gym including a legend, a compass rose, a map scale, symbols, and a landmark at every change of direction. They then retrace their steps in their maps...

Students, through two pieces of writing, identify poetic/language devices through the speakers, personification , imagery, metaphor, etc. They assess the patterns those devices are used in and analyze the theme of each. Each student...

Students investigate volunteer opportunities in their community. They draw picture of themselves helping in each situation pictured on the worksheet.

Students study buildings and their function in society. They develop awareness of their environment and its natural resources. They promote an understanding of how the environment, culture, and natural resources affect the design and...

Second graders investigate the different holidays that are celebrated in cultures around the world. They identify the different symbols used in celebration and differentiate the interpretation. Students demonstrate in writing how the...

Students read literature based on family heroes. They discuss the concepts of friendship, loyalty and death. They write their own stories of courage and post them to a webpage.

students will learn to respect the nature around them. This respect is vital because ignorance of surrounding nature can lead to carelessness when curiosity goes awry. A perfect example of this wayward curiosity took place at our school...

In this articles worksheet, students add a, an, the or no article to sentences according to their context. Students complete ten multiple choice sentences.

In this grammar worksheet, student read sentences and choose the best preposition to fill in the blank. Preposition choices are "at", "on" or "in".

Students document their unique characteristics through photography. In this self-discovery lesson, students take photographs of themselves and others. As a class, they discuss similarities and differences, and sort, graph, and find...

In this complaints and responses worksheet, students students brainstorm "neighbor complaints," then work in small groups to generate lists of other common complaints. Students then role play complaining and responding. 

Learners think about and investigate some of the social problems facing their communities: what causes them; how extensive they are; and what can be done to solve them.