Seventh graders explore the character trait of reputation. In this character education lesson, 7th graders focus on their personal reputation as they discuss positive character traits and reflect on character quotations in journal entries.

Students discuss the "witches" of Shakespeare.  In this literature analysis instructional activity, students research the influence of Macbeth's sisters on his behavior.  They examine various terms used to describe the sisters,...

First graders identify basic needs of plants. In this plant growth lesson plan, 1st graders observe types of plants and review the parts of a plant as well as the development of a seed. Students review related vocabulary and read...

Students explore kind behavior. In this values development and literacy lesson, students listen to The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, then generate a class list of ways the tree helped the boy and ways in which the boy helped the tree....

Students explore health by identifying positive eating habits. In this dietary lesson, students read several books about eating well and making wise food decisions. Students view the food pyramid on the USDA website and discuss the...

Students view a cartoon that introduces the concept of trust. In this trustworthiness lesson, students evaluate behaviors and traits of the characters in "Welcome to the Carnival" and identify who can be trusted. Students complete a...

From battle ball and around-the-world sit-ups to multiple variations of setting and wall-serve drills, check out this list of 29 drills, warm ups, and modified games for your next volleyball unit. 

Osteoporosis has long been viewed as an "old ladies' disease," but there are many people at risk. There are also many things young people can do to reduce their risk factors. Learn about all of this and more through a comprehensive...

Learners consider the various perspectives that different groups in Roman society may have had for Julius Caesar, such as Roman soldiers, senators, the working class, and slaves. The primary activity involves a reading of Caesar's...

Don't let the rain and snow put a damper on your PE lessons. This collection of indoor activities is a perfect way to keep students active regardless of the weather outside.

While it may feel like you can post just about anything on YouTube, that's not the case. Teach your class about flagging inappropriate content. Learners watch a demonstration, practice flagging, and answer questions about online content.

As Mister Rogers would say, "It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood," especially when youngsters know all about community helpers and their role in the community. These two units, one designed for ages two to three and the other...

So how would pupils solve a town's problems? Using a video game, scholars tell residents of a town how to solve their problems by taking steps such as going back to school, voting, or serving in the military. As they make good choices,...

A nine-lesson unit introduces learners to strategies they need to develop healthy peer relationships. The scripted lessons focus on the etiquette of two-way conversations, sharing and turn-taking, good sportsmanship, and the...

Young scholars examine the habits of various organism and evaluate the need for conserving natural resources. They role-play as migrating birds traveling between habitats encountering hazards along the way. They observe animals in a...

Students characterize various traditional conceptions of teaching and apply these to authentic teaching situations. Teaching art, math and grading systems are analyzed in this lesson.

Students identify and demonstrate a positive learning attitude. They also demonstrate responsible emotional and cognitive behaviors and identify how to communicate clearly in oral, artistic, written, and nonverbal form. Finally, students...

For this poetry analysis worksheet, students consider the motivation for the actions of the Duke in "My Last Duchess," by Robert Browning as they read a brief paragraph positing that the Duke is insane. Students then respond to...

Seventh graders design an experiment to determine how light travels. In this physics instructional activity, 7th graders collect and analyze data. They formulate a conclusion and share results with the class.

Students discuss how behavior can affect health. Students assess their awareness level about Type 2 Diabetes and identify what information is needed to understand factors that can cause Type 2 Diabetes.

In this things to say to kids learning exercise, 9th graders brainstorm and write words of praise and words of criticism that parents would say to their children.

Fifth graders identify their personal interests and behavioral choices. They explore how these choices affect school and family situations. Consequences of their choices are examined.

Student teachers learn the importance of understanding the family dynamics of their students to effectively communicate academic and behavioral concerns.

Fifth graders interpret stereotyping and discrimination as limiting and hurtful behaviors and demonstrate how to address these behaviors in a positive manner. In this discrimination lesson plan, 5th graders use the poem The Woman Who...