Students explore lives of African-Americans in Iowa. Students will examine biographies and discuss perspectives of African-Americans. They will then create posters illustrating elements of those lives finally, putting on a five act play...

Students identify the basic elements of effective propaganda techniques. They make generalizations regarding the purpose of War time propaganda after interpreting several propaganda pieces. They view a Powerpoint presentation.

Sixth graders research the history of Huguenot Street and visit the street as a class field trip. They, in groups, present their research and observations in a skit format.

A simple lesson plan focusing on bullying, and how some students don't even realize that they are bullying someone. A cleverly-written song is embedded. After singing it a few times, the class discusses each of the verses as they pertain...

Third graders experiment with chemical reactions and examine what happens to the atoms when different reactions occur.  In this matter lesson students divide into groups and complete a lab experiment. 

Students discuss how oral interpretation varies with prose and poetry. They select a piece of prose or poetry to present to the class, and then assess each other on the organization and delivery of their speech as well as on their...

Kindergarteners find the word "cat," hidden 26 times in a word search. This worksheet has a reference web site for additional activities.

Second graders study theatre by designing a play, studying actors, and work in partners to create a story to perform. In this theatre study lesson, 2nd graders discuss theatre as live theatre, television, film, and radio. Students act...

Students practice using graphic organizers to summarize The Little Red Hen and the Grain of Wheat.

Students read "The Golden Ball" and discuss plot and story elements. In this drama lesson, students review script vs. story writing and presentation. Students take turns reading parts of the play and discuss, make paper crowns and...

Students read a short play based on the Indonesian folktale Cicak and Kancil and complete related activities.

Pupils go through the experience of creating a dance. They use the correct vocabulary when creating the dance in writing. Students choreograph the steps needed to perform the dance in sequence. Then they perform the dance for final...

Students are introduced to the work and lives of 19th century lumberjacks through a living history slide show presentation. They compare and contrast life 150 years ago with the present. Students describe the history of logging in...

In this identify and equality properties worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 14 different problems. First, they solve each equation for the given variable. Then, students name the property or properties illustrated by each...

In this geometric proof worksheet, students use geometric theorems and rules to prove given statements. They prove that given lines and angles are similar. This five-page worksheet contains ten problems.

Pupils learn about preventing sunburns. In this sun safety lesson, students explore the effects of the sun and find different types of protection from the sun. When finished pupils create a beach scene using real sand.

Students observe the painting Self Portrait by Charles-Antoine and discuss what the artist is trying to say in his self portrait. For this self portrait lesson plan, students discuss the portrait, and create their own self portrait.

Students identify the differences and similarities between doctors for humans and veterinarians. Students draw a pet's visit to the veterinarian's office and a person's visit to a doctor's office. Students describe exactly what they have...

Learners perform a group pantomime. In this cooperative efforts lesson, students are placed in small groups and must work as a team to pantomime a scene chosen at random. The learners will engage in a reflection and class discussion...

Students sing the song The Itsy Bitsy Spider and complete movements with the song. In this song lesson plan, students are assessed on if they sing the song in the correct order or not.

Third graders choose a Robert Munsch poem to interpret. In this language arts lesson, 3rd graders interpret their chosen poem by either acting it out or through illustrations. Once the interpretations are complete, students send their...

Ninth graders explore family roots and immigration.  In this Ethics lesson plan, 9th graders research their family history by interviewing their parents.  Students create a visual presentation to tell their story to the...

Students discuss the various jobs at a school. For this school jobs lesson, students recognize the way people in the school are helped by others. Students are assigned a job and write about the help of others. Students pages are put...

Students arrange various pictures of the Earth to identify its journey through space. In this Earth's rotation lesson, students use models of the Earth and demonstrate its journey through space. Students complete the worksheet about the...