Students explore the different ways scientists gather information about extinct animals. They utilize these methods to create illustrated story books about a particular extinct animal.

Students research the lives and accomplishments of Nobel Prize-winning scientists and compose stories about what the world would be like without the accomplishments of these scientists.

Students explore how insects behave in their natural habitats and build dioramas to create an Insect World in their classroom. They investigate various insects and the roles they play in the environment. They write creative short...

High schoolers are split into six small groups which focus on one of six websites, that tell the story of the emergence of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties at the end of the 18th century. They compile a chronological list...

First graders recognize various occupations and their roles in the community. In this communities lesson, 1st graders read the story I Stink and view a Powerpoint presentation of "Community Helpers." Students create a costume to...

Students create a monthly memory and compile it into a Kindergarten Memory Book.  In this memory book lesson, students create a monthly memory page.  Students create a graphic organizer in Kidspiration which is developed into a...

Students discuss weather forecasts and different types of weather. In this weather lesson, students observe the weather and learn a weather song. They listen to a story and see weather measurement tools. 

Students listen to the book, The Ogre Bully, and discuss the problems the farmer and his family had during the story.  In this garden themed instructional activity, students examine different fruit and vegetables and plant them...

Young scholars identify ways that they can help protect turtles. In this wildlife awareness lesson, students read the story Turtle World and construct a T-chart on the board. Young scholars create a list of problems facing turtles and...

Students write a story.  In this critical thinking and writing lesson, students read a fable, answer the provided thinking skills questions, and write their own fable.

Students measure using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students solve right triangles using the properties of the Pythagorean theorem. They apply the same knowledge to solving story problems.

Second graders read The Piano and become familiar with racial discrimination.  In this racial discrimination book lesson plan, 2nd graders answer comprehension question to focus on the importance of the book.  Students discuss...

Students explore philanthropy. In this character education lesson plan, students define and give examples of philanthropy. Students listen to the story A Symphony of Whales and describe how the characters helped the whales. Students...

Students explore the nature of freedom of the press through examining a story about the capture and torture of journalists in Zimbabwe. They participate in a round-table discussion of the issues. They research an African country of their...

Students compare how people save money in financial institutions, after reading the story, The Hundred Penny Box. They analyze the advantages of regular saving and how savings grow with compounding.

Middle schoolers discuss vocabulary words and compare definitions. They read chapters 6-9 of the novel, Dragonwings, and discuss point of view, and complete a plot diagram. Then they review the four types of conflict and identify the...

Fifth graders research life in a one- room schoolhouse. They plan and carry out a mock day in a one-room schoolhouse. They make slates on a prior day by painting small boards with chalkboard paint.

Learners study how to graph ordered pairs on a coordinate plane. After a teacher demonstration, students work together to complete problems. They explain and share their answers. As an activity, they solve a mystery story about the...

Young scholars analyze primary documents and images. Students organize and evaluate the causes and results of the Omaha race riot of 1919. Young scholars study and recognize key personalities involved. Students relate history to certain...

In this hundred chart worksheet, students read three story problems pertaining to the subtraction of tens on a hundred chart. Students solve each problem.

In this subtraction practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to use a hundred chart to complete.

Students read a story called Mayor Puts City on Diet to Lose a Million Pounds and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current event Lose a Million Pounds lesson plan, students respond to literature by...

Students explore the concept of place value with a hand-made odometer. In this math lesson, students construct a cardboard odometer with movable paper strips to show increases in mileage to the hundredths place. Students solve story...