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What's In A Name
Second graders write a paragraph about their findings on what their name represents. In this writing lesson plan, 2nd graders will research their name and why they were named that. They will draw a picture that represents them along with...
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All About Me
Students investigate how to communicate about themselves and each other. In this social studies and technology lesson plan, students represent their thoughts regarding themselves and others both on paper and using "Kid Pix".
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Graduation
Students learn to recite poems and songs that they will recite and sing at their graduation for kindergarten. In this graduation instructional activity, students memorize and practice 5 poems and songs.
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Find Somebody Who . . . 2
In this icebreaker game worksheet, students ask their classmates questions about themselves and fill in the blanks with classmates' names that match what they are asking. Students fill in 30 answers.
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Design A Community Program
Students take community action. In this philanthropy lesson, students consider issues in their community and collaborate in small groups to rank the issues identified. Students read Brandy Cake and reflect on the story's themes in order...
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I Can See You
Second graders explore living without sight. For this senses lesson, 2nd graders review the different senses and what they use for each sense. Students discuss what it would be like to not be able to see and they read a story about a...
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Social Effects of WWII
Fifth graders study the social effects of World War II on America. In this WWII effects lesson plan, 5th graders read paragraphs about the history of World War II. Students watch a video about the period and formulate questions for...
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Analyzing Visual Symbols
Young scholars analyze and identify visual symbols in everyday life and during a museum visit. In this visual symbol lesson, students study associated vocabulary such as analyze and interpret. They find and note attention getting symbols...
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NYC From A to Z
Second graders create an ABC book about New York City. In this ABC book lesson, 2nd graders find places of interest in New York City from A-Z. Students will research their place of interest. Students create maps and write an...
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The Constitution and The Bill of Rights
Students explore the Constitution, the convention and the Bill of Rights with a wide variety of on-line activities including the framers, primary sources, court cases and games.
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Role of Citizens in Montgomery Bus Boycott
Students consider the role of average Americans in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In this Civil Rights lesson, students listen to a lecture that outlines the details of the boycott. Students conduct further research about the people who led...
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THE 1800s EXPERIENCE
Students explore aspects of life in the 1800's. In this lesson on historical life, students move through various outdoor stations and meet with costumed re-enactors (parent volunteers) who lead students in 8 different activities geared...
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Topology and Geomery
Learners relate topology to polygons. In this geometry lesson, students make the connection between different shapes and topologically equivalent relationships. They use Mobius strips to create and move shapes around.
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The Civil War--The Battle of Corydon
Eighth graders investigate the Battle of Corydon. In this American Civil War lesson plan, 8th graders discover details about the Battle of Corydon and the leaders of the battle. Students also identify how the Corydon commemorates the...
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Ugly? Says Who?
Students explore biology by writing animal poetry in class. In this animal characteristics lesson, students research the Internet for facts about an "ugly" animal such as a bug or small critter. Students complete worksheets about animal...
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Pronoun Grid
For this grammar worksheet, learners fill in the blanks to make complete sentences with multiple pronouns missing. Six sentences are given with multiple blanks in each.
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Marcus Aurelius
In this Marcus Aurelius worksheet, students read a detailed biographical text of the Roman emperor. Students answer 6 true/false questions and 6 fill in the blank.
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Community Heritage
Students discuss cultural issues in their community. In this cultural lesson plan, students meet a local Hispanic activist and discuss current issues in the community.
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Traveling Back in Time
Students recall memories from childhood and share them with the class. In this memory lesson, students listen to the book Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and determine the types of memories people have. Students look for items from...
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I Belong, But Why Don't You?
Students explore discrimination. In this character development instructional activity, students identify groups and organizations to which they belong and the requirements that go with each group. Students discuss inclusion and exclusion...
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Spell Race
Students work on their spelling skills and word recognition skills while using different locomotor movements.
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Health Importance
First graders create a poster about health after filling out a survey on a health topic. In this health lesson plan, 1st graders read the Staying Clean and Fit section of their health book.
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What's Inside My Memory Bag?
Students write sentences and illustrate pictures that relate to special mementos they bring to class.
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Pet Count Excel Graphing
Students used collected data to distinguish what pets they have or would like to have. They correlate findings with appropriate technology--Excel. At the end of the lesson they tabulate a bar chart and present their findings to the class.