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Poetry Describing Ordinary Life
Students examine the cultural and historical context which a poem is written in or describes. For this poetry lesson, students listen to an online recording of Philip Larkin reading "The Whitsun Wedding." Students explore how the poem...
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Leapin' Landmarks: Locating 10 Man-made Landmarks Around the World
Third graders label continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges on maps and use the maps to write an informational report about landmarks. In this landmarks lesson plan, 3rd graders write about 1 major landmark.
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Then What Happened?
Students read the book, Diary of a Worm, by Doreen Cronin. After answering questions, the do a variety of activities such as a "Dear Diary," "Book Report Card," and/or "Animal Mural."
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Why Do We Need Limited Government?
Students study how limited government protects individual rights and identify the limits that are placed on US authorities. They investigate the meaning of discrimination and individual rights as they complete the attached worksheet.
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Dinosaurs
Students research and identify the characteristics of a variety of dinosaurs. They participate in a class discussion about dinosaurs, analyze and examine fossils, and conduct research using a variety of sources to write and present a...
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Gettysburg: The Civil War's Costliest Battle
Learners research the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg. In this Gettysburg instructional activity, students analyze journals and letters written by the Gettysburg soldiers. Learners define Civil War soldier vocabulary words....
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History Close to Home
Learners examine primary sources as related to Nevada and the Civil War. For this United States history lesson, students gather and analyze various primary sources in small groups and interpret unknown vocabulary words by using context...
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Recognizing Elements of a Short Story
In this elements of a short story worksheet, learners are given definitions and must choose the element being defined. Students are also given a selection to read and answer questions about.
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Painting Presidential Portraits
Eleventh graders examine the duties and powers of the president. For this American Government lesson, 11th graders research to find information on the role of the president. Students practice reading and listening skills.
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Memories
Students are read the story "Tanya's Reunion". Using the text, they recall the events of the story in the correct sequence. They are introduced to the topic of memories and they share a special memory of their own. They draw a picture...
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Caribbean Islands
Second graders discover the characteristics of the Caribbean Islands. After being read a story, they use maps to locate the locations mentioned. They recall the sequence of events in the story and identify the cultural traits and...
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Digging It - A Garden That Is
Students plan, design, and create a school/community garden. In this planning, designing, and creating a school/community garden lesson plan, students research materials needed to start a garden. Students determine the cost...
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A Birthday Basket for Tia
Students practice reading and math skills using technology. In this main idea lesson, students retell the important events of A Birthday for Tia in sequence using Kid Pix. Students create a bar graph using The Graph Club...
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Run! Run! You Can't Catch Me!
First graders listen to the story, The Gingerbread Boy, then make and decorate a gingerbread cookie. The teacher hides the cookies after they're baked and students follow clues to find them.
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The Experience of Diary Writing
Students read sections of Mackenzie King's diary. King was the Prime Minister of Canada during WWII. They relate the importance of keeping a diary.
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Thank You, Grandparents!
Students share important moments with their grandparents. Individually, they write one paragraph thanking them for being in their lives or for a specific event they have been involved in. They also identify ways they act like their...
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Birthday Party
Students help plan a party for Q-Bear and think about some of the different ways people celebrate their birthdays. They then demonstrate knowledge and understanding of customs and traditions associated with participation in cultural...
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Tundra Swan Fun Facts
Students read about the characteristics of tundra swan. In this tundra swan lesson, students understand the characteristics of the tundra swan and complete worksheets related to the tundra swan.
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Robin Hood: England's Man of Mystery
Students study the tale of Robin Hood to further their knowledge of character traits, improve their vocabularies, and increase their knowledge of the Medieval Ages. In this Robin Hood lesson, students complete 14 lessons that help them...
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Colonial America: Causes Of The American Revolution
Pupils examine the causes of the American Revolution. For this colonial America lesson, students read handouts regarding the sequence of events that led to the commencement of the war. Pupils complete the provided worksheets and...
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Social Movements in American Politics
In this term paper assignment worksheet, students follow the provided steps and outline that requires them to research and write a paper about social movements in American politics.
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Noam Chomsky
In this famous people activity, students read a selection about Noam Chomsky and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to a synonym match, spelling, writing and sequencing activities.
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Oscar Pistorius
In this famous people activity, students read a selection about Oscar Pistorius and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to a synonym match, spelling, writing and sequencing activities.
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The Time I Got Lost
Third graders go through the writing process but substitute paper and pencil with the computer to create a story about "The Time I Got Lost".