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The Chocolate War
Young scholars participate in a variety of activities in order to take part in a layered curriculum unit that focuses on a novel study. This allows for a student centered classroom and instructional practices.
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The United States During World War II
Fourth graders comprehend what social and economics effect World War II on the home front of The United States, specifically in Texas. They are asked to react to rationing or a World War. Students complete the "Home Front: the United...
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How Often? Where is it?
Learners explore language arts by completing vocabulary worksheets. In this directions lesson, students identify terms and vocabulary words which assist in finding locations and giving directions. Learners complete a worksheet about the...
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Rebus Writing
Fifth graders write rebus stories using technology. They share the rebus stories with younger students
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Inner Planets
Students create a booklet about the inner planets after researching the characteristics of each planet. Students research the following items for each planet: moons, size, rotation, orbit, atmosphere, an interesting fact. Their final...
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Project H.O.P.E. (Highlighting Opportunities for Potential Employment)
Students explore career paths by creating a job scrapbook. In this employment lesson, students discuss what types of skills employers look for in the job market. Students decide on a career they would like to explore by...
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The Great Depression Changes Ameirican Life
Students examine the impact of the Great Depression. In this Great Depression lesson, students research employment opportunities during the era. Students determine how they may have been able to survive the economic depression if they...
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Mathematics in Various Carees
Young scholars consider gender equity in mathematics careers. Students will view 12 15 minute episodes on future math careers then discuss that particular career as well as how women have been treated in both traditional and non...
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All About Me
Middle schoolers complete various biographical and autobiographical writing activities. They write an autobiographical essay, biopoem, biographical essay, and design and decorate a bag presenting character traits.
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Evolution and Antibiotic Resistance
Students investigate the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance in such menacing diseases as tuberculosis and influenza. They take on the role of staff at a public health agency who are trying to communicate the problem to the public.
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Stamps of Approval for Women Journalists
Students research, explore and analyze the history of how American women journalists have influenced major social change in the nation and the world. They visit major institution's to examine the written legacies of Abigail Adams,...
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Kinder-Pictionary
Students create their own dictionary. In this spelling lesson, students make a dictionary with just words and pictures. They use these dictionaries when they are writing to remember how to spell words.
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Three Centuries of Child Labor In America
Fifth graders investigate the history of child labor that is found in America. They use a variety of resources to conduct research. Students create cause and effect arguments using the information that is found. They also compare and...
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Total English Pre-intermediate: Make or Do?
In this key vocabulary worksheet, students fill in the blanks in 8 sentences with make or do and read 6 sentences that use the words.
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Total English Upper Intermediate: Collocating Correctly
In this preposition practice learning exercise, students review collocations with prepositions as they make corrections in 8 sentences, fill in the correct prepositions in 8 sentences, and share their answers with a partner.
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Native American Cultures for Grades 4-5
Students investigate Native American culture by researching the Internet. In this U.S. History lesson plan, students read online field reports about exploration and the history of Native Americans in the United States....
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Parable of the Sower
Pupils read passages from the Parable of the Sower. They discuss the topic of religion in the story. They write key points and discuss any concerns they have.
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Pride in a Job Well Done
Students focus on individuals who discover their own special talents and sense of self-worth through the work they do. Students study accomplishments of famous people who may have had an impact on their lives. Students make connections,...
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Show What You Know!
In this earthquakes worksheet, students create a brochure, poster, or other form of presentation to show what they know about earthquakes. Students complete 4 sections.
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The 3 Little Pigs
Second graders create new endings to The Three Little Pigs. They read and discuss The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and compare it to the original version. After comparing the two versions, they write a friendly letter to the wolf...
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Family Stories and Personal Narratives
Fourth graders read various stories in their literature books about families. Individually, they make a timeline showing the most important events in their lives. They bring in one artifact from their lives and write a paper about it...
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My Story, Our Stories (Rights and Freedoms)
Students research the Canadian rights and freedoms and express one of their freedoms by sharing a story about their family
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Baptism Activity
For this Baptism worksheet, students research Baptism on the computer using a site given, then complete 6 follow up activities. An additional web site is given for more resources.