Third graders examine good sentence structure and identify the subjects and predicates in a variety of sentences. They read the sentences on a handout and evaluate them for their structure, highlight the subjects and predicates, and...

Students compare Confucianism and Daoism. In this Chinese culture lesson plan, students listen to a lecture comparing the religious philosophies and take a quiz at the end of the lesson plan.

Seventh graders practice dividing fractions. As a class, 7th graders review multiplication problems and then use a model for dividing whole numbers to discover how to divide fractions. After exploration, the teacher demonstrates the...

Learners discuss personal responsibility. Students listen to the teacher as classroom rules, responsibilities and consequences are explained in detail. A volunteer is chosen to demonstrate what a tardy student is. Learners fill out an...

Students experience an archaeological dig exploring off the shore of Black Hawk Island and Wisconsin River. They study in the same place where the infamous Dell House once stood. Dell House and its historical significance is reviewed...

Pupils explore the benefits of using the assembly line method of production rather than the conventional factory method. They create animals in the assembly line method. Students are assigned a certain task to do in order to complete the...

Students solve problems using equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the correct symbols and steps when solving word problems. They graph their lines and analyze the slope using tiles.

Students write a mock article. In this journalism lesson plan, students define the word "article" and learn the five W's of article writing. Students complete a worksheet and write a paragraph using what they have learned.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this Charles Loring Brace instructional activity, students research the man and his contributions so that they can determine whether he served his community as a philanthropist.

Distinguish the sound of musical notes and correctly name them. In this music lesson, participate in a game of musical twister where the circles are renamed with musical note names. Additionally, display recognition of eighth, quarter,...

Students follow directions to make a stained glass window design of regular and irregular polygons with specific geometric elements. In this geometry lesson plan, students also analyze other classmate's designs.

Learners explore the concent of using the mole to solve problems related to counts small particles of matter. Students work individually and in groups to complete conversions of substances from moles to matter.

Students identify the main ideas from expository text. In this main ideas lesson, students read a piece of text and practice identifying what is most important. Students complete another sample reading with a group then discuss as a class.

Students read an article and discuss it for comprehension. They practice storytelling.

Ninth graders examine the main events of World War I and identify the major points of the Treaty of Versailles. They read and discuss a scenario about boys fighting at school and create a treaty, read the poem "The Sentry" by Wilfred...

Students use analogies to compare synonyms and antonyms. In this writing skills lesson plan, students use the provided synonyms and antonyms to create short stories that they present as plays to their classmates.

Eighth graders explore the trade of goods overseas.  For this history lesson, 8th graders establish the principles behind overseas trading by listening to lecture from the teacher. 

Young scholars conduct an experiment called "What's the Solution? Acid, Base or Neutral." to determine the differences between these types of substance.

Students compare and contrast various species of birds. After participating in a brief discussion of the characteristics of birds, they view birds in their natural habitat and in pictures with a focus on the similarities and differences...

Students begin the process of completing a research project. Working in groups, students brainstorm various topics for research. After selecting a research topic, students begin to narrow the topic down and create a research question to...

Students explore numerous instructional materials that may be used in an elementary social studies classroom. After analyzing each type of material, they discuss and make informed decisions concerning the quality and use of the material....

Students explore the concept of inclusion. In this diversity skills lesson, students read accounts from teens regarding exclusion and discuss their own experiences. Students discuss ways that the United States excludes and includes...

Students play a game called Philanthropy EconAround Bingo and learn how to make smart money choices. In this money choices lesson plan, students play the game and discuss what choices would be better than others to maximize their money.

Third graders write about a summer event they participated in. In this paragraph writing lesson plan, the teacher models how to write about a place they have visited. Students then write their own paragraphs.  Students will point...