Students investigate growing patterns. In this additive patterns instructional activity, students analyze the core of growing patterns. Students extend additive patterns based on the core.

Third graders identify appropriate symbols to complete number sentences. In this number sense activity, 3rd graders are given a number sentence with a blank operation slot. Students fill in the correct operation to make the number...

Students discuss the different stages of mitosis. In this biology lesson, students work in pairs as they draw and diagram the stages of cell division. They discuss reproduction using pro, meta, ana and telophase.

Fifth graders explore the following questions: What is it? What is it like? What is an example?

Students read "The Mixed-Up Chameleon" by Eric Carle. They discuss the chameleon's color changes and their ability to catch flies. They read a fact sheet. They view a live chameleon in a natural environment. They write down observations...

Third graders describe local services being provided on a tour of their town. During community-based instruction, they visit several local government buildings. Upon their return, 3rd graders document in their journals, the services...

Third graders discuss the ways in which human interaction with the environment and production of waste products contribute to pollution. Through a pollution demonstration, they explain how various groups of plants and animals can be...

Students compare and contrast characteristics of groups. Students create graphs using various symbols of different groups. Students make maps of their neighborhood 'groups'.

Twelfth graders utilize the computer and various software programs in order to design a 3 dimensional package which they submit a cost estimate sheet of production in their oral presentation.

Tenth graders read and analyze the first two chapters of the novel, 'Bless Me, Ultima.' They respond to a partners journal entry, discuss the two major landscapes in the novel, and create a drawing/interpretation of what these landscapes...

Tenth graders prepare to read Bless Me, Ultima as they study the Southwestern region of the United States. They examine the characters, setting, and culture by using context clues, and participate in a jigsaw activity.

Tenth graders read Chapter 1 of the novel "Bless Me, Ultima" and respond to the text. They answer and ask questions and record their impressions of different aspects of the book in a dialogue journal format with a partner. Students...

Fifth graders read a book addressing a specific historical time period that was chosen by their working group. They complete journal entries as they read the book. They create a group PowerPoint explaining the personal point of view and...

Third graders watch a news story from three different networks in order to determine how the same story can be presented in three different ways. Next, working in small groups they create a newscast of a current event to share with the...

Students in a special education classroom identify pictures of various living things. In groups, they role-play different roles to help them with their social and communication skills. To end the lesson, they take pictures of different...

Eighth graders analyze weather diagrams and weather maps. In this earth science lesson, 8th graders explain why it is important to know the weather. They complete a handout at the end of the lesson.

Seventh graders compare and contrast the way of life of Native Americans in Texas and around the country. As a class, they brainstorm about the uses of pottery today and use broken pieces of pottery to create an artifact. In groups,...

Pupils, through small group discussion, identify and share a rationale for shapes and patterns in the construction of a mobile that represents the solar system that makes them think of the creation of our solar system.

Students identify the Spanish numbering system from 1-10 and create a mini-book of the numbers. Students compare the English numbers to the Spanish numbers.

Students use word processing software to create slogans for products. They write their own jingles and create their own packaging for products they design. Then they write and act out their own television commercials for their products.

Students orally retell the Yosemite Miwok legends and design accompanying artistic depictions. They discover the various storytelling elements, such as plot and theme.

Students are introduced to the use of symbolism and how it can change one's view of a piece of art. Using a piece of art, they view it as if they were the artist and create a symbol that accompanies it. They discuss the impact of two-...

High schoolers complete three activities of their choice from a given list surrounding their study of H.G. Wells' novel, The Time Machine. They choose activities from each of the seven learning styles.

Students read an example of a cinquain and look for patterns. In this cinquain activity, students repeat the process with another poem and then compare the two. Students will review the process and form of writing a cinquain as presented...