Students examine the meaning, importance and influence of the icon in the lives of Russians, explore the Byzantine influence on Russian culture and the themes represented in icon painting. Students view some of the famous icons that have...

Students identify the mood and theme associated with the language of poetry. They discuss personal interpretation in small groups, and as a class and * experiment with language and rhythm.

Sixth graders study and identify the elements of a story such as. setting, character, plot, and theme, using two versions of the folktale Little Red-Riding Hood. They use the Internet to locate more information on the author Ed Young.

Looking to introduce some text-based questions into your ELA lessons? Practice the kinds of skills the Common Core demands with the seven text-based questions and the essay prompt provided here. Designed to be a three-day lesson, day one...

Looking for a Thanksgiving week activity? Try this seven-page printable book documenting the story of the first Thanksgiving. Each page (1/2 sheet) has a short text along with a picture kids can color in.

Students create a poem on about spring. They read final version of their poem chorally. They write reflections of their experience in creating the poem.

Students complete an experiment for coaxing flower bulbs into growth. In this flower growth instructional activity, students research various types of flower bulbs that may be used to complete a coaxing experiment. Students then complete...

Fourth graders compare and contrast the literature of Japan as they study the culture, history and geography of the island nation. They read various genres of literature, describe geographic and landform features of Japan, and find...

Two sensory tables—wet and dry—allow scholars to use their sense of sight, touch, and smell to observe the changes when the dirt mixes with water. A short video relates the STEM learning experience to a fun video clip where Curious...

Students identify and interpret plant growth as well as gain graphing skills and other important knowledge related to potting plants. They take a regular milk jug and cut off the top, leaving the handle and the rest intact. Then,...

Students discuss Native American culture and musical techniques after viewing a video of Charles Littleleaf, a member of the Warm Springs tribe and a creator of Native American wood flutes.

Students examine the painting, Spring on the Missouri. They role-play and discuss floods and flood control from the views of an environmental lobbyist and a farmer.

Tenth graders engage in a study that is about Julius Caesar while reading a play. The role of the main character is examined while looking for motive and tension presented by Shakespeare. They write a summary and critique of the play.

Students practice various locomotor skills at six different stations. They move a 'bunny' down a 'trail' to track their progress. All of the activities must be done as a group and stress teamwork and sportsmanship.

Students scrutinize the story, "The chocolate War" by Robert Cormier for examples of nonconformity in the face of power. The nature of the relationship between students in the story is compared to the associations of the reader.

Third graders read the book Sahara Special and participate in comprehension activities. For this realistic fiction lesson, 3rd graders create a brochure for where they live. Students have personal bags, a brown paper bag, that they fill...

Third graders sing the Shaker tune "Simple Gifts" while identifying eighth, quarter, and half notes. They listen to Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring and recall other ballet music.

In this sum learning exercise, students add total of boys and girls to find totals living on various streets. Answers are included on page 2, Christmas theme.

Students learn about cultures through hats. Students complete "hat" writings, puzzles, and language games around the theme.

In this literacy instructional activity, students find the words that are related to the concept that is the theme of the word search puzzle.

A Reading Adventure Pack takes a close look at birds. After reading a fiction and nonfiction book, scholars craft a thaumatrope, begin a birding journal using their sense of sight and hearing, and build a model bird using supplies from...

Scholars listen to a read-aloud of fiction and nonfiction books, The Snowy Day, written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, and Snow Is Falling, written by Franklyn Branley and illustrated by Holly Keller, then take part in four creative...

Learners help create a classroom display for use throughout the year in this Art-based cooperative-learning activity. The display can then be modified for different seasons and activities. Ideas for season modifications are given.