Fourth graders examine early French exploration and settlement in Texas. They read handouts, explore Internet websites and take notes, and create an illustrated journal with written entries.

Students develop their own social studies textbook using a blank theme book as they complete activities and learning experiences throughout the year. The activities are in art, music, simulations, read alouds, shared writing and a class...

Learners with special needs utilize organizational skills such as what supplies to bring to class, how to use an assignment notebook, and how long it takes to complete an assignment. They become more independent students, become more...

Students design and conduct an experiment to explore the insulating abilities of different materials for keeping a liquid in a paper cup warm. A small group of lab partners test four different materials: black paper, white paper,...

Students review the structure of government in Mexico and discuss how it is different than the United States. Using artifacts, they must label and identify the city or state in which the artifact originated. They use the artifact clues...

Fifth graders complete a survey to decide what are most popular plants among the class. They test the water quality in a nearby pond. Studnts test the quality of soil samples taken from their homes. Different plants are moistened with...

In this linear systems worksheet, students use a matrix to represent linear systems. This four page worksheet provides examples, explanations and approximately eight problems to complete.

In this matrices instructional activity, students write matrix notation to represent linear systems. This four-page instructional activity contains approximately 15 problems.

In this addition worksheet, 2nd graders practice adding together 10 addition problems involving two 2-digit whole numbers. Students write their answers in the shapes provided.

In this addition with one or two digits worksheet, 2nd graders complete 10 horizontal addition problems. They place the sums in the shape at the end of the equation.

Learners discover information about seals, including behavior and habitat. For this early childhood lesson plan, students identify various aspects about seals. Learners create an illustration or painting of their favorite seal, and...

Learners write a character sketch on a television character who they feel is a stereotype.  In this propaganda/stereotype lesson, students discuss the definition of the terms and ways that the media uses both.  Learners relate...

Students examine different marketing techniques how to present themselves while looking for work.  In this marketing lesson students create their own advertisement. 

Students discover the benefits of writing letters to multigenerational pen pals.  In this pen pal instructional activity, students identify a need for communication among the generations.  Students begin a pen pal program with...

Pupils explore the different methods that nonprofit groups use to create revenue and determine whether or not these practices follow the mission of these organizations.

Fourth graders arrange five major events from the story Isla in correct order on a quiz. They represent the sequence of at least five story events through a story map based on the book, Isla.

First graders address an envelope, write a letter, and perform the duties of the postal worker in a classroom post office.

Students be able to: students identify the foods associated with Mexico and compare and contrast these foods with the foods associated wtih their region of the U.S. They write menus, take quizzes and practice ordering a meal in Spanish.

Young scholars read the test of the Monroe Doctrine then list the key points and discuss its central tenets.

Middle schoolers examine different types of poetry in music, commercials and printed works. They identify themes of philanthropy in poetry as well. They finally share their findings with the class.

High schoolers discuss historical examples of social injustice and identify perceived social injustices today. They share incidents in their lives when they confronted such experiences.

Students read and analyze the Robert Frost poem, "The Road Not Taken." They identify the meter and rhyme, describe the purpose, and write a paragraph about what kind of job they plan to have and why they have chosen it

Second graders measure, record, graph, and report changes in local weather using Navajo, Ute, and Spanish words for weather conditions. They record the weather results on a graph, and create drawings of weather conditions.

First graders identify similarities/differences of celebrations and list ways to celebrate. They investigate celebrations from around the world.