Every morning students complete the weather chart. They use colors to reflect the cloud cover and symbols for rain, snow, etc.

Twelfth graders practice conversation skills during various warm-up activities. They ask questions of each other on a host of topics including transportation, weather, and movies.

Fourth graders examine the effects of waves on coastal land. They discover how water's power can change the appearance of land formations.

Students read the writings of individuals whom they know and admire. They see that writing about themselves is worthwhile and important and helps them become better writers. They share their own life experiences, write about personal...

Students graph 40 days of high and low tide data for a site in Baja, Mexico near the Wetlands & Fisheries Live! research center. They identify patterns in the data and finally to make a connection between tidal heights and the phase...

Seventh graders review the concept of integers and how to combine them. They use the number line in different situations for the visual needed to see how adding can be done. Then students practice with numerical expressions.

Sixth graders explore line segments, rays, parallel, perpendicular and intersecting lines. The teacher discusses, with the class, real life items that represent each geometric idea studied. They use cotton balls, strings and popsicle...

Young scholars observe and demonstrate the key skills of volleyball. They discuss the game and rules of volleyball, and in two teams play a modified game of volleyball using a beach ball. Students keep score and try to keep the beach...

Learners create their own monsters that exist in their imaginary closets and decorate their environment. They then write a short story to describe their illustration using a prompt.

Third graders practice identifying characters and story elements by creating a character cluster in class.  In this story analysis lesson, 3rd graders discuss the story Snow White and identify the characteristics of the evil witch....

Students practice different skills of mathematics used when working with exponents. The instructional activity has examples that can be used during direct instruction. They complete an exercise on a worksheet before advancing to a new...

Young scholars engage in activities to help them develop computer skills and other various problem solving methods. They also work collaboratively, and apply technology in an ethical way.

Ninth graders, after exploring the concept that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction, assess the rules of badminton. They study how to keep score in a match,...

Young scholars participate in discussions and listen to audio programs about giving and receiving respect. They identify disrespectful behavior and role play ways to promote respect in their own lives. They also examine the relationship...

Eighth graders engage in a lesson about ecosystems with the intention of looking at how it is organized. They cover the biotic and abiotic factors of an ecosystem while looking at the seven types of terrestrial biomes. Students write...

Students examine the structure and language of sentences that are used for making comparisons. They drill through a series of sentences for a model and practice. Then students write sentences that make comparisons after brainstorming ...