In this classroom commands word and picture matching worksheet, students analyze 10 pictures that depict children doing tasks in the classroom. Students match the pictures with "classroom commands" such as "sit down," "raise your hand"...

Students investigate the types of footwear worn during ten periods of history.  In this secondary, art/math/social studies lesson, students view documentaries and popular films to study the time periods.  Students research the...

Fourth graders discover facts about John Brown. In this Harper's Ferry Raid lesson, 4th graders evaluate the lyrics to the song "John Brown's Body", and write a descriptive obituary  about John Brown. Students also view pictures of...

Young scholars discover the political parties of our country by participating in a role playing activity.  In this U.S. Government lesson, students visit several different classrooms that each represent one of the political parties...

Students identify the many aspects of their daily lives that are guided by rules or laws.

Students create portraits, short stories, hugging hands, and more crafts for Mother's Day. In this Mother's Day lesson plan, students also create flower pots and answer short answer questions.

Students examine the characteristics and makeup of glass. In groups, they research the life and work of Dale Chihuly and how he used glass to create his artwork. They answer discussion questions on different pieces of art and share their...

Young scholars write persuasive speeches to recruit soldiers for a Civil War company. In this Civil War U.S. history and writing lesson, students work in groups to create a recruiting poster and write a speech to persuade soldiers to...

Students listen to Brown Bear, Brown Bear and imitate the style of Eric Carle in writing a sentence.  In this writing lesson, students use the beginning and ending sounds of words to write an Eric Carle type sentence. ...

Students analyze common logos they see daily and describe what the logos bring to mind. They redesign a company logo incorporating the company's philosophy into their sketches. Students present their findings and redesign to the class.

Students use the song Row Row Row Your Boat to help them learn patterns and expressive movement. They recreate the movement over and over until it is a pattern and they feel comfortable doing it.

Learners define terms related to the World Wide Web and Netscape. They identify the key components of the Netscape browser and evaluate web sites after determining which characteristics make up a well-designed website.

Fourth graders practice expressing themselves through the art of dance.  In this physical education lesson, 4th graders discuss choreography and how moving specific ways at certain times can be artistic.  Students create and...

A biography of the life, driving factors, and successes of the creator of "The Ten Commandments" and many other famous movies.

Contains biography, filmography, and a photo gallery of this infamous movie director.