Students discover the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students define the word philanthropist through song.

In this consonant rule vocabulary worksheet, students write the new words as "definition clues" are given by the teacher, unscramble the new words, and use words in sentences that show meaning. Worksheet has 4 sets of 7 words each, same...

Sixth graders discover the exploration of the United States by participating in a class activity.  In this U.S. History lesson plan, 6th graders research the Lewis and Clark expedition and participate in a game of Jeopardy based on...

In this vocabulary worksheet, students write the new words as "definition clues" are given by the teacher, unscramble the new words, and use words in sentences that show meaning. Worksheet has 4 sets of 7 words each, same activities for...

In these vocabulary building worksheets, students complete several activities to help them learn how to spell and use the words mail, gain, contains, fair, daily, airline, and maintain.

Young scholars participate in a vocabulary exercise at a website dedicated to Prehistoric Native Americans.

Students investigate how and why to use the passive voice in text.

Students, while using the strategy of identifying the main idea and supporting details, explore the three nonfiction selections of the lost worlds of Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains, Great Zimbabwe, and Anasazi. In addition,...

Learners create a detailed self portrait, and then write about their appearance.

Young scholars discover the value of Internet safety. Through various traditional and multimedia presentations and stories, students explore the ways in which they can gather information on the Internet with an emphasis on safe...

Students take a closer look at world events. In this current events lesson, students discuss the role of the newspaper throughout history. Students also discern which sources for news are credible and look at international newspapers...

Students examine some common acronyms used in e-mail and at how to write e-mail.

Learners observe a Botanical Gardens. Upon returning to the classroom, students write their own Haiku based on their observations.

Students explore human migration. For this human migration lesson, students investigate multiple factors contributing to the growth of major Arizona cities.  Students discover the processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

Students explore the events of the Civil Rights Movement. In this research skills lesson, students research the important figures, events, and ideas of the American Civil Rights Movement as they visit suggested websites that feature...

Learners define and presents definitions of words that relate to ancient Roman cultural life.

Second graders discuss the different types of landforms throughout the world. They pick one and research and present it to the class.

Students define ancient Roman vocabulary using the dictionary writing sentences. They write sentences for each word that use the words in their original and contemporary contexts.

Young scholars listen and discuss word problems that promote students to demonstrate logical reasoning. In this logical reasoning lesson plan, young scholars discuss 10 word problems.

Students write on a variety of topics, maximize creative and expository writing skills, develop focused writing, organize ideas, incorporate detail in writing, and exhibit varied and precise word choice.

Sixth graders plan trip for family of four, and choose best travel plan by studying maps, considering different routes, and visiting Web sites to get airline and travel schedules.

Students research and analyze the causes and sources of Canada's extreme weather conditions. They conduct an experiment, complete a worksheet and predict the most likely locations for extreme weather conditions.

Learners research and identify the characteristics of a variety of dinosaurs. They participate in a class discussion about dinosaurs, analyze and examine fossils, and conduct research using a variety of sources to write and present a...

Students complete a variety of activities related to the long /a/ sound represented by the /ay/ correspondence. They spell different words containing the /ay/ correspondence using letter manipulatives, and identify words they hear the...