Sixth graders discuss how people, society, and technology change over time through a unit of integrated lessons. In these changes in society lessons, 6th graders discuss the answers to many questions about how changes effect the...

Students compare and contrast travel in the 18th century with current methods of travel by participating in a simulated trip to Mount Vernon. In this US history lesson, students write a letter to George Washington for permission to visit...

Young scholars examine an 18th century drawing and produce a skit based on the drawing. In this art analysis instructional activity, students analyze the story depicted in a drawing and create a skit inspired the scene. Young scholars...

Students summarize articles, editorials, and news programs. In this writing skills activity, students take notes on news stories about one issue from more than one source and then write summaries of the issue using rule-based summary...

Students create a list of products with estimated prices. In this algebra instructional activity, students learn to write equations using variables. They match their created list with that of actual products and compare their...

Second graders explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders identify the techniques used to assist in subtracting multi-digit numbers. Students complete a subtraction worksheet and...

Eighth graders view the movie "The Agony and the Ecstasy" or read the novel to discover details of Michelangelo's life. They paint one of the panels of the Sistine Chapel using authentic painting techniques.

High schoolers list and explain the three types of economic systems as well as the three economic questions that every economic society must answer at one time or another. In addition, they identify the five features of our market economy.

Students research animals. They identify the animals' struggle for survival, and internalize the importance of preserving an ecosystem with animal life.They collect information and write a report on their findings. Additional cross...

Second graders create depictions of a monkey in its' natural habitat. Emphasis is placed on the artwork of Henri Rousseau and techniques of landscape and design. State standards are addressed in this lesson.

High schoolers consider the important characteristis of an effective oral presentation. Students participate in an activity to discover the essential elements of evaluation an audience, timeliness of the topic, and delivery of the...

Middle schoolers are responsible for producing works for, coordinating (with the teacher?s assistance) and mounting an exhibition to be presented at a parent-teacher open house. They examine literature by Henry David Thoreau and other...

Learners practice a variety of techniques and strategies to assist them in becoming fluent readers. They practice reading with expressiveness and fluency with Junie B. Jones and some "Sneaky Peeky Spying," by Barbara Park. A checklist is...

Seventh graders examine proper journaling techniques, and record observations about at tree after listening to a read aloud of "Four Worlds: The Dine Story of Creation." They study the difference between living and non-living things, and...

Students, review the techniques and different types of data analysis as well as how they are expressed, identify why facts and data are needed in conclusion of a questionnaire. The concepts of qualitative and quantitative data are...

Students are introduced to the concept of segmentation and blending of words. As a class, they are shown various words and are asked to determine the amount of letters and sounds in each. To end the lesson, they participate in a...

There are a variety of techniques students can use to compare fractions. In this worksheet on fractions, 5th graders are shown a way to create a visual comparison and asked to solve word problems. Students are encouraged to draw a...

Students practice dribbling using a pillo polo stick. In this dribbling lesson, students demonstrate the proper grip and technique of dribbling with a polo stick. Students should have been introduced to prior concepts, such as striking.

Second graders identify coping skills during times of stress. In this mental health lesson plan, 2nd graders read the story, Stressed Out Sally and brainstorm events that produce stress. Students rewrite a different version of the story...

Young scholars explore dinosaurs.  In this dinosaurs lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation and write 2 or 3 facts about their favorite dinosaur.  Young scholars sculpt a figure of this dinosaur using modeling...

Eighth graders use Google Earth to study the landscape of Utah. In this Utah landscape lesson plan, 8th graders view landscape photos and work in partners to analyze the pictures. Students write a paragraph that describes the landscape...

Pupils analyze specific medical terminology. In this medical terminology lesson plan, students research medical terminology and write properly grammatical paragraphs on each word including the scientific term, nursing and...

Railways not only cross the US, but they are also intertwined with the history of America. Using a timeline format, individuals explore the connections between major events in American history—such as the Civil War—and the rise of the...

Did you know that you can find the average age of a group of people without anyone having to real their age? This resource provides directions for way to do just that. After the activity, class members read a short passage...