Learners explore the Civil War through original maps.  In this mapping lesson, students calculate distance and show it on an original map. Learners examine the type of landscape and its landmarks and draw symbols on the map.

Fifth graders explore quilting in pioneer families. For this quilting lesson, 5th graders review the history of quilts, the role of women, and quilting patterns. They create their own pattern and quilt square.  

Young scholars use primary sources to study immigration. In this immigration lesson, students analyze photographs, posters, letters, and documents from Ellis Island. Young scholars complete analysis worksheets as they evaluate the...

In this numbers worksheet, learners study 8 sets of numbers and determine the mean for each set. Students write their answers in the boxes provided.

Examine multiple ways to solve algebraic equations. Pupils will generate a problem solving strategy that addresses the prompt given by the teacher. They will then share their problem solving strategy with the class. Graphic organizers,...

Young scholars inspect visual arts by examining images on the web. For this art history lesson, students discuss the history of art after researching Keith Haring's work on the Internet. Young scholars analyze...

In this family activity learning exercise, students work with family members to discover the various shapes of objects around them. Students complete the presented activity and respond to 2 short answer questions about what they have...

Students explore their school surroundings. They match

Students practice their catching and throwing skills. In this physical education activity, students participate in a circuit activity that requires them to catch and throw using a variety of equipment.

In this math activity, students work play a game that uses area and perimeter as the main concept. Then students complete the question for area and perimeter.

In this ESL verb identification multiple choice worksheet, students examine a black and white clip art picture,. They choose between 4 verbs to find the one that best describes the picture. They complete 8 examples.

In this ESL things we like to do multiple choice worksheet, learners answer 8 questions based on clip art pictures. They choose the correct answer from 4 that best answers the questions which include, "Can Kermit play tennis?" and "Do...

Students practice concepts they are studying while exercising. In this health and fitness lesson, studnets walk and job while discussing current classroom lessons.

Students share their family mealtime experience. In this adult health instructional activity, students explain the benefits of eating together. They share ideas on how to make mealtime fun.

Students perform a readers theater about Anne Hutchinson and her religious dissent. In this religious dissent lesson plan, students re-enact her trial through the reader's theater.

Students study the different types of light bulbs. In this exploratory lesson students complete several activities and create an electrical circuit.

Students analyze and practice with safety scenarios how to follow simple generic work rules with safety procedures in the United States to insure a safe workplace. In addition, they practice certain commands experienced at the workplace...

Students discuss the importance of job safety and identify ways to remain safe on the job. Working in small groups, students explore the laws that ensure on the job safety. They role play several safety situations. This lesson is...

Students practice for a poetry slam. In this poetry activity, students select borrowed poems to perform in a poetry slam in order to participate in their own poetry slam competition.

Fourth graders are assigned an unique theme, symbol, or character in Great Expectations. They becomes the class expert on that facet of the novel while learning the basic skills needed to write a research paper.

Students give their book reports as oral "Meet the Press" type interviews. They team up with another student "reporter" and answer questions about main idea, details, and the point of view.

Twelfth graders write creatively and reflectively on 20 different events or memories that shaped their senior year. They organize memorabilia into a scrapbook with 20 entries and create a cover that represents their senior year. They...

Students explore how different cultures commemorate people and events. They research how commemorations are created through music, painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, and poetry. In collaborative, students create a...