In this mail an egg worksheet, learners are given directions to construct a container that will protect an egg using the least possible materials. Students build their structures and mail their egg to another classroom.

Learners explore the world of robotics. For this robotics lesson, students discover what a robot is and work with partners to find out how hard it is to accurately guide robots through simple tasks.

Students explore the world of robotics. For this robotics lesson, students study the history of robots and work with partners to find out how hard it is to accurately guide robots through simple tasks.

In this addition facts lesson, students recognize the numbers and are able to add simple problems by participating in a fishing game. Students use a fishing pole with a washer on the end to fish for magnetic fish made out of foam....

In this recycling worksheet, students complete the activities in a 19 page activity book pertaining to reducing, reusing and recycling. Included are: coloring, crafts, fill in the blanks, dot to dot, mazes, word search and crossword...

Students study the pumpkin. In this pumpkin lesson, students participate in different activities that explain the history of pumpkins and how pumpkins develop and grow, read "The Great Pumpkin Story" and answer comprehensive questions...

Students participate in a series of experiments to learn about plate tectonics and the different materials of the Earth. In this plate tectonics lesson plan, students use eggs, water, beakers, paper, and more materials to learn about the...

First graders read and explore the folktale, The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind. In this folktale lesson, 1st graders read the tale and describe the sun. There are several interdisciplinary extensions included: students illustrate...

Students explore why the sky is blue. In this light lesson, students conduct an experiment using water, flashlights, and milk to test why the sky is blue. Students view a PowerPoint, take notes on their results and draw conclusions.

Students investigate shipwrecks. In this marine archaeology lesson ,students collect data and make inferences about the causes of shipwrecks. Students work in groups to create their own model of a shipwreck using clay. Students then...

Students participate in a theatre production involving how to protect animals. Students create their own puppets which will be used in the production. Students read information provided to them and highlight the important information...

Students make a tree sculpture. In this trees and the environment lesson, students learn about the parts of a tree, discuss what a tree needs in order to grow, find images of trees in art and nature, use various materials to create a...

Students participate in groups to complete the best bridge.  In this bridge building lesson, students are assigned a role in building the bridge.  Students will have to keep to their budgets. After the bridges are built,...

First graders investigate magnetism. In this magnetism lesson plan, 1st graders classify objects as being magnetic or nonmagnetic. Students receive a pile of objects to test. Students test the items and give a rationale of why they think...

Fifth graders create items to barter. In this Native American bartering lesson, 5th graders read a book, design and make items, and barter with their peers. Students reflect on the experience through journal writing.

Fifth graders investigate the development of Canada. In this Metis people lesson, 5th graders create a replica of the Red River Cart. Students work in groups or individually to brainstorm materials that they will need to build their...

Learners simulate honeybees pollinating flowers. In this pollination lesson, students role-play the process of pollination over the course of several seasons. Learners graph results and share their graphs with the class.

Students read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of caterpillars. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library...

Kids note the rhythm of 12 words and then list each word in the appropriate box on a worksheet.

Young scholars examine levers and design a machine that uses a lever as a central component.  In this lever machine lesson students test various machine designs and evaluate their effectiveness.

Fifth graders read the book, 'Snowflake Bentley' by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. They gather and make a list of information about snowflakes and crystals. Then they make their own real crystal snowflake creation and observe the crystals...

Second graders listen to song "Listen to the Water," discuss nature sounds and importance of water to life, perform quarter and eighth notes from notation, play instruments in rhythm patterns of quarter and eighth notes, and write rhythm...

Learners utilize the scientific method to design a way for a balloon to be suspended between the floor and the ceiling.

Pupils demonstrate the correct form of a one-handed underhand throw or roll. In this underhand throwing lesson, students use hoops, spider balls, and targets to practice performing an underhand throw/roll,