Pupils manipulate several metric measuring devices to become competent in their use. Students work cooperatively to complete a worksheet based on the Golden Ration. Pupils observe example of sculptures from different cultures and...

Students discuss major events in the 60's era including conflicts, culture, and history. Students also take a look at artists from this time and discover Pop Art. They then create their own portrait in the Pop Art style using Clarisworks...

Students list habits that can be used to maintain good personal hygiene. They identify hygiene products and explain their uses in maintaining a good self image and personal hygiene habits. This lesson is intended for students acquiring...

Learners anticipate the results of using stamps to create patterns and visual effects through repetition. They enhance their understanding of positive and negative space. Also, investigation is done on fabrics and products made in...

In this oral presentation rubric worksheet, students determine their progress and ability to present a topic clearly and concisely in class based on awareness of audience, strength of material, and delivery.

Students create puppets to teach concepts such as history and weather. In this Puppetmania lesson, students manipulate their puppets to show a range of emotions, facial expressions, and actions. Students design puppets and learn about...

Students study the Wampanoag tribe to learn about the importance of the herring to their culture. In this Wampanoag instructional activity, students read information and complete multiple activities to learn about the role of the herring...

Students investigate human relationships by creating oil paintings in class. In this gay pride lesson, students discuss why the Pride parade is so important, who appears at the parade and how art is used to spread awareness of gay...

Students use the word wall to learn letters, their names, develop print awareness and many other literacy skills.

Third graders participate in a variety of activities in order to promote the concept of being a good citizen. The foundation of this unit is found in the character trait of respect for self and others in society.

Young scholars learn ways people volunteer and the ways it helps their self and spirit. In this service project lesson, students define tolerance and study people or organizations who have demonstrated tolerance. Young scholars then...

Students explore the history of their local community. In this local history instructional activity, students analyze primary documents to develop an understanding of the local culture and traditions of their local community.

Students explore the concept of ethnicity through a survey, duscussion and a self-examination of ethnicity and diversity and what it means to them.

Students complete self projects such as a collage, an acrostic poem, a mural, and more, to show their similarities and differences. In this similarities and differences lesson plan, students can do these projects individually or in groups.

Students explore their physical abilities by participating in team sports.  In this physical education lesson, students collaborate in groups in one of several team sports before moving on to the next station.  Students discuss...

First graders explore American culture by participating in arts and crafts activities. In this Thanksgiving lesson, 1st graders listen to music based upon the Thanksgiving tradition and examine images of the first Thanksgiving. Students...

Celebrate Kwanzaa with a game of Kalah, also known as Mankala or Owara. Using an egg carton and a set of beans, players take all of the beans out of one of his or her cups and move to the right, dropping one bean into each of the...

Students explore and study the celebration of Kwanzaa in which African-Americans remember their heritage and remind people of the importance of sharing with family and friends. They participate in a chant about the seven continents and...

Third graders explore how everyone is different and have a certain way in which they learn best.

Students make inferences on how physical geography affected the development of early civilizations and come up with solutions to global issues. In this physical geography lesson plan, students compare maps of the past to maps of today to...

Learners analyze maps of Africa. They label physical features, tribal kingdoms, and European settlements, among other topics on the maps. They write reflective paragraphs on their work.

Students define communication and identify its components. In this communication lesson, students read, discuss, and internalize the four pages of communication elements that include charts, vocabulary, and methods.

Students participate in a simulation to practice motor skills and moving safely in the space they share with others.

Students learn the value of respect. In this Clifford the Big Red Dog lesson plan, students read the story, discuss respect, and experience a mini-international festival.