Learners, in groups, examine the use of artifacts and fossils to study people, plants and animals from the past.

Young scholars design and create pins advertising Youth Art Month and incorporating mini versions of famous prints.

Students, in groups, evaluate conditions outside the building and inside the classroom using thermometers, barometers, anemometers, etc. They compare interior and exterior conditions. They consider and discuss factors that contribute...

The students pretend they are the school newspaper's sports reporter, they write an article on quidditch. Students create a newspaper layout for the story that includes headings, newspaper branding and logos, advertising and accompanying...

Sixth graders engage in an activity in order to appreciate the wonders of the everyday world. They use an ordinary home to create context for the lesson plan. They realize seemingly mundane surroundings should spark a sense of wonder.

Students discuss the issues at hand when legislators are trying to agree on policy. In groups, they role-play different roles within a sub-committee when trying to balance the budget. They present their findings to the class and...

In this vocabulary worksheet, students analyze which verb is appropriate in each sentence, choosing from forms of "tell, speak, say, talk." Example: We --- for three hours. (talked)

In this note-taking learning exercise, students review an example of notes for a paragraph and then the summary for those notes. Students then read a new passage, take notes over the passage, and then write a summary for the passage.

In this sequence of events worksheet, students complete the graphic organizer that lists the order of events for a story from first, next, then, and last.

Students complete activities for people of eminence. In this eminence lesson, students compare and contrast people of eminence. Students determine the difference between being famous and being great. Students complete worksheets about...

Dozens of questions that help art appreciators of all ages look at art effectively. Questions follow the basic art criticism outline to describe, analyze and interpret. Can be used for any art piece!

Meant to accompany a video "Appreciating Youself," this website provides teachers and students with prompts for class discussion, small-group work, and writing assignments on self-esteem and self-appreciation. Includes notes for parents...

If you're looking for a complete list of art critique questions, this is the site for you! You'll find ideas for description, analysis, elements, technique, judgement, and audience.

Young children are naturally interested in their names, and it is usually the first written language they recognize. Thus, using students' names is a powerful tool for introduction of the alphabet. Students explore their names and the...

This colorful site provides a series of lessons designed and submitted by teachers to help support the "Earth Pledge of Allegiance." These include random acts of kindness, cleaning up ones surroundings and appreciating an ecosystem in...

Voyageurs are remembered each year in Manitoba's Festival du Voyageur. It is a special recognition and reinforcement of the province's deep Franco-Manitoban history and roots. This winter celebration is proof that the voyageurs' courage...