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Simultaneous Equations Using Elimination
Young scholars solve a system of two unknowns. In the Algebra lesson, students use a on line computer applet/program to solve a system by the elimination method. The student's work is self checking, giving immediate...
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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
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...
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Travel
In this travel worksheet, students read a table and graph related to passenger travel and modes of transportation, then keep a travel log of their own, in order to gain an understanding of the environmental impact of travel. The...
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Are You an Animal Safety Sleuth?
Students identify animal behaviors that are unsafe and react appropriately to the warning signs. For this animal safety lesson, students discuss animal behavior in uncertain situations. Students make flip cards for younger students to...
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The Verbal Sketch
Students use perspective observation sketches to understand verbal description. In this subjective writing lesson, students practice writing subjective conversations using the cartoon worksheets.
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Cause and effect Relationship
Students examine folk’s tales for Cause and Effect. In this literature lesson, students read "The Origin of Fire" and "The Origin of Medicine” and look for cause and effect. They use a TI Navigator to write down their findings.
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Infinitive Objects
In this infinitive objects worksheet, students read the explanations and examples of object infinitive phrases, then interactively complete 10 sentences with immediate online feedback.
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Can You Save the Roman Republic?
Sixth graders review what they know about Rome. In this World history lesson, 6th graders pretend they are Romans and try to correct some of Rome's major problems.
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Writing: Stay High and Dry
Students write an effective conclusion for their essay. In this conclusion instructional activity students restate the thesis of their paper and summarize three important points. Students then write a final statement to wrap...
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CLIL: A Lesson Plan
Learners explore Vancouver. In this Vancouver geography and English language building lesson, students brainstorm what they know about Vancouver and predict what their text will cover. Learners listen to the informational content of...
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Rhythm and Counting
Students repeat patterns while listening to music. In this patterning instructional activity, students listen to a pattern on a tape of music and reproduce it by clapping or stamping their feet. They listen to stories about famous...
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Animal Action
Students construct descriptive sentences. In this cross curricular music and descriptive writing lesson, students listen to classical music and pantomime actions that correspond to the music. Students write descriptive sentences...
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The Raven: Creator of the Universe?
Students explore biology by researching birds in class. In this raven identification lesson, students utilize the Internet to identify the anatomy, habits and habitat of ravens. Students write descriptive paragraphs about ravens and read...
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Puberty/Adolescence: Am I Normal?
Learners inspect psychology by answering a list of health study questions. In this puberty lesson, students identify the impact teenage years have on boys and girls. Learners define a list of scientific terms and answer study questions...
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Integrated Pest Management
Learners investigate the different methods used in integrated pest management. In this biology lesson, students evaluate experiments and case studies on IPM. They discuss the pros and cons of using this method.
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Hominoid Cranium Comparison
Students describe, measure and compare cranial casts from contemporary apes (chimpanzees and gorillas, typically), modern humans and fossil "hominids" (erect and bipedal forms evolutionarily separated from apes).
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Trade Between The US and Japan
Students engage in a lesson plan that involves the trade relationship between the US and Japan. They research to find the history and facts concerning the current trends.
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Getting to Know Paws in Jobland
Young scholars explore careers interests through the use of technology. In this lesson plan about jobs and technology, students develop technology skills. Young scholars access resources and information about jobs that are interesting to...
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Authors Slide Show
Young scholars conduct Internet research about an author. They complete a title slide for that author which includes a picture of the author and a recording of the student's voice introducing the slide. All slides then be compiled into a...
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A Formal Analysis of Science Fiction
Young scholars write a five paragraph expository theme. They explain in their theme how the story they read qualifies as science fiction. Students write using all the conventions of English correctly.
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Writing a Legal Brief
Twelfth graders work together to write appeals for their side in a famous case. Using a format, they write a legal brief and incorporate the legal, scientific and environmental information needed to make a strong case. They share their...
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Station Cards
Students get to a station where they place a card inside the envelope that is stapled to construction paper. When you want students to move to a different station, hand them a different index card.
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Careers in the Capital
Students explore the role that the president plays in appointing persons into the Cabinet or White House positions. Various positions that they might like to hold are researched and the changes that a new administrations creates in those...
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Who Is That Masked Man?
Fifth graders write a narrative essay describing what happened in the classroom after a nystery person has visited.