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Combinations and Sequences
In this combinations review worksheet, students answer 5 multi-step short answer questions involving combinations. Students then answer 15 questions regarding combinations, sequences, and terms. Students also answers 15 probability...
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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?
Students explore the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin. For this colonial history lesson, students research Benjamin Franklin's work as a printer, a writer, a statesman, and an inventor. Students determine what his most...
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"What are these...?"
Learners discuss the "witches" of Shakespeare. In this literature analysis lesson, students research the influence of Macbeth's sisters on his behavior. They examine various terms used to describe the sisters, and discuss...
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Sectarianism racism
Students investigate the concept of sectarianism and racism within the context of becoming a citizen. They develop the understanding that this is not acceptable social behavior through classroom discussion that involves many examples to...
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Working for What You Want
Second graders write a story about someone who works in order to earn money for something they want.
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Making Choices
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.
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Diabetes
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.
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Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil
Second graders explore conflicts that occur in the school setting.
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Medals of Honor
Third graders identify their strengths and find out what careers they would do best in.
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Saturday Fun Machine
First graders examine and discuss what they like to do in their leisure time. They identify various activities, compare them to other students' activities, and draw a picture of their favorite things to do on a Saturday.
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Anatomy
Students explore the similarities and differences in human beings. They consider that all students are special, and appreciate everyone's similarities and differences.
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Feedback and Flowcharts
Sixth graders explain what a negative feedback system is and they distinguish it from a positive feedback system. They describe examples of how negative feedback is used in both nature and technology. , Students define homeostasis, and...
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Team Sports Activity
Students discover team work by participating in sports activities with classmates. In this physical education lesson plan, students compete in different activities in small groups. Students discuss ways to increase their...
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Thanksgiving
First graders examine the reasons for the Thanksgiving celebration in the United States. They research information about what type of items were used in the past and items that are currently used. They investigate life on the Mayflower...
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Do the Right Thing
Students define integrity and responsibility, then discuss the motto "Do the Right Thing." students participate in teacher-generated problems in small groups.
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Working With Parents
Student teachers learn the importance of understanding the family dynamics of their students to effectively communicate academic and behavioral concerns.
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Pledge of Excellence
First graders discuss their prior knowledge of The Golden Rule and compare it to their school's Pledge of Excellence. They discuss the five parts to the pledge and discuss how to be a caring friend, how to do their personal best, how to...
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Barriers to Change: The Myths about Vehicle Idling
Students have the opportunity to confront some of the most common misconceptions that surround vehicle idling, and employ the concept of social marketing to initiate change. The goal is to give students an appreciation of the impact of...
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Making Good Decisions
Students practice the skill of reasoned decision making. In this making decisions lesson, students read from the website 'Little Planet Times' and use the 'Making Good Decisions' E-Sheet to help with the article. Students divide into...
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Diabetes
Students identify community cultural practices that enrich or challenge health behaviors. Students evaluate television commercials for their effects on health and initiate a survey of cultural and media influences that might affect health.
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Fighting Political Apathy Among Youth
Students research and describe youth participation in political elections. They survey random adults about their voting behavior and chart the results in a graph. They compile their results to predict future voter participation.
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Building Successful Parent-Teacher Rapport
Students discuss the importance of having a strong parent-teacher relationship. They brainstorm ways to build and strengthen the relationship with their child's teacher. Groups of students role play the different methods of...
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Communication Through Photography
Eighth graders analyzed photos, which were used to complete a group story with photo. The project was designed to develop skills in and positive attitudes toward reading, writing, and oral presentations.