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Caterpillar, Caterpillar How Do You Grow?
Students work in small groups of three or four to create books based on the Eric Carle books studied. Topics may include tadpoles, guppies, people, moths, and plants. Media used may include Kid Pix, sound recordings, art pieces,...
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Naughty or Nice?
Students practice computer skills by generating Christmas lists and communicating with Santa using the Internet.
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Authors of the Past and Present
Students research a chosen author. In this authors lesson plan, students pick one author from the list provided, do research, and write a paper.
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Diversity - Grade 8
Eighth graders consider the diversity of the First Nations cultures in Canada. In this cultural diversity lesson, 8th graders research the cultural groups of the First Nations as well as their contributions to Canadian society. Students...
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John Paul Jones: Captain of the High Seas
Students explore John Paul Jones. His sense of adventure brought him to America. His bravery made him the country's greatest naval hero.
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Dinosaurs - Online Research
Second graders familiarize themselves with dinosaurs through online research.
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Women in Science
Students study the roles that women have played in science throughout history. They work in small groups while visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
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Students Information And Interest Survey
In this personal information worksheet, students fill out this form to give details about their personal history, prior experiences and preferences. This could be used for information gathering or as an icebreaker activity.
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Comprehension Questions for Cousins
In this comprehension questions for Cousins worksheet, students read the book then answer 18 comprehension questions about it.
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A Festival Day In Ancient Greece
Sixth graders present a Greek festival. In this Greek festival instructional activity, 6th graders experience many facets of an ancient Greek festival. Students in sixth grade present the Greek festival to second grade students.
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Steven Spielberg
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Steven Spielberg and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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The Buzz on Bees-How Bees Make Our World a Little Sweeter
These lessons can help students learn about the important role bees play in the ecosystem.
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Shifting Gears
In this activity, students will write a personal narrative that is designed to help them reflect on the nature and meaning of change in their lives.
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Invent a Holiday
Students compare their own special holidays and traditions and then use their imaginations to create their own holiday.
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Appreciating Our American Heritage
Eleventh graders learn about the Chinese culture and how important they feel their heritage and culture are, and to help the American students develop a pride in their own culture as well.
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The Seasonal Cycle
Students complete a unit of lessons on the four seasons. They examine the effect each season has on plants, animals, and people during the actual season, read magazine and newspaper articles, and create a calendar and poster about each...
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"K" Letter Ideas
Pupils practice with the letter K and use the Internet to help them expand their usage of "K" words.
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Les Mis'rables
Pupils read, understand, and enjoy Les Miserables. They improve their skills in literary analysis, writing, and listening. Through the study of biblical and historical allusions, symbols, metaphors, and other figurative language, they...
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Children and the Death Penalty
Students examine how different countries deal with juvenile offenders. Using the internet, they research what offenses are punishable by death and how the laws protect students. They interview local authorities and discuss possible...
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Understanding Primary Sources
Students draw conclusions from primary sources and share information and interpretations with a small group. They are introduced to the Jigsaw technique. Students discuss why a grocery receipt would be a primary source. They...
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Women in History: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
In this women in history worksheet, students read a biography of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. Students then answer 6 multiple choice questions and 1 essay question about the passage.
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There Was An Old Lady...
First graders read "There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" and use Kid Pix to identify characters from the story. In this character identification activity, 1st graders first hear several versions of the classic tale, and then locate...
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Yours and My Trail of Tears
Pupils investigate the Trail of Tears. In this United States history instructional activity, students identify the reason for removing the Cherokee Nation and role play a modern day situation similar to the Indian Removal Act. Pupils...
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Making Blood!
Ninth graders study facts about human blood and what it is made of. In this blood composition lesson students divide into groups and complete several activities.