Students explore how editorials use various devices to convey a message to a reader. They select key news topics from 2002 and write their own editorials.

Eighth graders explore the coordinate system. They identify the x and y-axis, parts of the coordinate plane, and discuss the process of plotting points. To emphasize the process of plotting points, 8th graders play an ordered pair...

First graders examine the history and significance of Veteran's Day. They discuss each of the military branches and how Veteran's Day was started, and write a thank you letter to a Veteran. Students copy the greeting and closing of the...

Ninth graders graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables and then, they write equations of lines and find and use the slope and y-intercept of lines. They use linear equations to model real data and define to define the...

Students measure movements in the Earth's crust due to seismic activity. Students calculate the amount of displacement in horizontal and vertical direction due to an earthquake.

Students calculate the amount of displacement after an earthquake.  In this seismic event activity students research the Internet, and fill out a CORS data sheet.

Second graders explore states of matter when they change a liquid to a solid. Working students make ice cream in a zip-lock bag.

Middle schoolers write a personal narrative that is designed to help them reflect on the nature and meaning of change in their lives.

Students participate in a lesson that is concerned with modern day tsunami relief in Japan. They conduct research and chart the regional alert centers. Students also note the worldwide effort to help those in need.

Pupils identify the basic knowledge of Negro Leagues baseball. Students identify and analyze the important individuals and events associated with Negro Leagues baseball history. Pupils identify key vocabulary related to this period of...

Students demonstrate the Cha Cha basics. They practice the Cha Cha basics and keep the beat with the motions. They study a brief history of the Cha Cha and observe music in relation to history and culture.

Students conduct research about different inventors and their inventions. They use various types of resources to obtain information. Students use the information to create a class museum that contains artifacts, written reports, or models.

Seventh graders investigate some concepts associated with geometric shapes. They study the bisector segment and the perpendicular line to a given line. Students conduct analysis with the goal of deepening observation and deduction...

Students examine the impact of court decisions. In this Minnesota Supreme Court lesson, students read the State v. Russell case study regarding cocaine drug use. Students take notes on the case and respond to discussion questions...

In this activity, students will write a personal narrative that is designed to help them reflect on the nature and meaning of change in their lives.

Students examine the basic elements and vocabulary of debating. They research an issue and write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper, and role-play a Parliamentary debate on a particular bill.

Learners explore onomastics. For this baseball history lesson, students create their own team name and explain the name they chose. After choosing a team name learners support their choice with revelant reasons and be able to discuss...

In this using synonyms and explanations as context clues, 6th graders read newspaper articles, then answer five comprehension questions using context clues.

Students read a story about recycling, and then identify 3 different objects that can be recycled on a worksheet of numerous items. In this recycling lesson plan, students also write a sentence about recycling.

Students explore canoes and kayaks. For this canoe and kayak lesson, students research the history, parts, and sport of the canoe and kayak.  Students then practice how to use a paddle for each boat, and go on a field trip in order...

Students are introduced to American personalities whose fame and contributions have left, and continue to leave a mark in American history.

Students imitate action words in the story and engage in cumulative movement patterns.

Young scholars learn a dance to the song "Seven Jumps."

Students practice conversation skills while also focusing on improving their command of refined character description. They use a worksheet imbedded in this plan that has them select adjectives that describe their best friend.