Sixth graders describe the image of a writing desk. They create a separate drawer to scale and create a class desk that displays each drawer. Students use repetitive motifs in designing their drawers. To illustrate the use of the desk in...

Students are introduced to teaching strategies for meeting the needs of students with disabilities in general education settings. Teachers become familiar with the various modifications, interventions, accommodations and strategies that...

Students use digital cameras and software to create a digital story which consists of a series of digital images paired with a narrarated soundtrack. They focus on relevant images and a presecribed sequence of steps to provide a vignette...

Pupils discuss some key adaptations that make the mountain lion an effective predator. They compare the ability of mountain lions to perform cetrain actions, such as jumping and listening, with the ability of humans to perform the same...

For this weather math worksheet, students will use weather.com to find the forecasted temperatures for their home town. Using data from the website, students will find the average highs and lows for their selected cities. Then students...

In this student opinions survey worksheet, students solve and complete 3 different problems related to conducting a students survey of opinions. First, they describe in detail a practical method for selecting a sample that uses voluntary...

In this grammar worksheet, learners work in pairs to complete the 24 reduced clauses of reason questions. In some questions, students write answers to specific questions, and in some they fill in blanks in sentences.

Students explore ethics. In this science ethics instructional activity, students examine science lab classroom ethics as they consider various scenarios that encourage authentic student discussion and the formulation of guidelines and...

Young scholars explore the concept of models. In this model lesson, students examine 3-dimensional models of various objects and body parts to better understand the natural world.

Students create their own investigations. In this science experiments lesson, students use the steps of the scientific method to design an investigation. Students share their findings on a poster.

Students . In this organization lesson, students have a general discussion about sports cards and make a chart to answer the questions. Students read the baseball card story from USA Today. Students watch a web video about sports in New...

Students create news articles that help them build their knowledge, skills, and academic confidence. In this special education lesson, students use previous knowledge to write a newsletter and demonstrate their understanding of various...

Students form a classroom cooperative. For this service learning lesson, students explore how to form and run a cooperative and decide as a class how to implement their cooperative plan. Students use funds raised from the cooperative's...

Learners explore the drama of real life. In this journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Lessons in 'Little Theater' Echo in Learners' Lives," respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an...

Students explore the concept of start-up schooling. In this start-up schooling lesson, students read an article about a hands-on approach to teaching about start-up financing and venture funds. Students develop a syllabus for a college...

Learners increase capacity for learning. In this engagement activity, autistic students complete computer modules to assist them with increasing learning capability in all subject areas. 

Students explore the environmental impact of humans on the plants and animals in their state. In this environmental impact lesson, students use digital cameras to photograph plants and animals in their state. Students investigate the...

Fourth graders produce a podcast of a elements of a Chinese folk tale. In this Chinese folk tale and podcasting lesson, 4th graders watch as the teacher performs Peach Blossom Spring: A Chinese folk tale. They decide on who will stay in...

Fifth graders create a graphic organizer after it is modeled by the teacher.  In this graphic organizer lesson, 5th graders complete a graphic organizer describing chapter 1 of a book.  Graphic organizers will be revised and...

Students study chemistry.  In this laboratory lesson students watch the CSI episodes and investigate their laboratory techniques and discuss what they saw.

Students practice following directions. In this listening activity, students play a game of "Follow the Leader" while coloring in an activity page. They must color their page according to the directions given by the teacher or leader.

Young scholars write rules for good manners. For this character building lesson, students discuss and record showing respect in the classroom, playground, and cafeteria. They role play these behaviors in front of the class. 

Students watch a video about Barack Obama and problems he faces as the president. In this president lesson plan, students write their own list and then compile a class list of problems and discuss them.

Students analyze the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights." In this human rights lesson, students explore the text of this document and watch Amnesty International videos about human rights. Students then locate and discuss articles on...