Third graders study Cinco de Mayo as a patriotic Mexican Holiday. First, they work in pairs to write about and illustrate one thing they do on the Fourth of July. They listen to a reading about Cinco de Mayo before writing about and...

Seventh graders examine the social and cultural impact of settler groups in California and the origins of the founding of Los Angeles, California. They read and discuss an informational handout, and discuss what it is and was like to...

In this online interactive language arts activity, students write an acrostic poem regarding Alabama using the letters ALABAMA. This activity may also be printed for use in classrooms.

In this online interactive Maine instructional activity, students write an acrostic poem regarding Maine using the letters MAINE. This instructional activity may also be printed for use in classrooms.

In this Pennsylvania worksheet, students create an acrostic poem where they write verbs or phrases describing Pennsylvania starting with each letter of Pennsylvania. Students complete 12 verbs or phrases.

Students research the geography, government, climate, history, economy, and culture of a European country. They select a country in Europe, explore various websites, and complete a worksheet.

Fourth graders review the writing process by using the English Language Arts Writer's Checklist. They examine a piece of writing for the key elements of composition. They help to make the writing pieces more interesting by correcting...

Fourth graders review a variety of information resources and identify parts of a book. They practice brainstorming and practice skimming. They review all the research resources that are found in the library.

Students examine the poem To Walt Whitman by Angela de Hoyos. They divide into groups. Each group creates a poem written from one of two perspectives: to Walt Whitman or to de Hoyos from Whitman.

Students identify and research key event in the history of Illinois during the 1800's and create a dramatic skit or oral report based on the event.

Twelfth graders research present day monetary policy and read about future suggestions for money. They then create a plan that describes the physical look of money in the future and how it will be distributed in the next millennium.

The teacher models a Picture Walk by using a "think aloud" method while reading a picture book to the class. On the second day, 3rd graders use a worksheet as a guide for a second picture walk. This time, students complete the "think...

Students, while reviewing an extensive list of vocabulary terms on the board, examine various resources (family, friends, colleagues, etc.) to identify job opportunities/simply acquiring about a job. In addition, they review common job...

In this online interactive Kentucky worksheet, students write an acrostic poem regarding Kentucky using the letters KENTUCKY. This worksheet may also be printed for use in classrooms.

In this online interactive Missouri worksheet, students write an acrostic poem regarding Missouri using the letters MISSOURI. This worksheet may also be printed for use in classrooms.

In this online interactive language arts worksheet, students write an acrostic poem regarding Oklahoma using the letters OKLAHOMA. This worksheet may also be printed for use in classrooms.

In this Tennessee worksheet, students fill in an acrostic about Tennessee where they write a verb or phrase starting with every letter of Tennessee. Students complete 9 verbs or phrases.

Fourth graders conduct an experiment demonstrating the effects of water and air temperature on precipitation. They create graphs demonstrating their findings using Claris Works for Kids.

Students study the Renaissance through an examination of the life and accomplishments of Leonardo Da Vinci.

Students explore famous women who have made contributions to the world.

Students explore discrimination and tell about harassment they have experienced.

Take some time to have your pupils identify careers that are not traditional for their gender.

Students examine careers that are not traditional to their gender.

Students analyze the role of the forest in literature. They read various literature selections, analyze the role the forest played as a setting, character, or symbol, and complete a writing activity.