In this writing worksheet, students listen to an example of a teacher giving directions. Then, students read 4 hints about writing directions and write their own directions for putting on a coat or using a pencil sharpener.

In this author activity worksheet, learners read a variety of books and discuss ideas that go along with the themes of the books. Students read Ruby Rogers books, Stink books, and also Troll Trouble books. After reading the books the...

Students investigate Johnny Appleseed.  In this cross curriculum literacy and U.S. history lesson plan, students listen to Johnny Appleseed by Steven Kellogg, and dictate important events in his life as the teacher writes them on...

Students take a closer look at Cinderella stories. In this literature lesson, students discuss the attributes of Cinderella stories from around the world and conduct research to find where the "Aschenputtel" story originated. Students...

Students examine world history by creating arts and crafts. In this middle ages lesson, students discuss the relevence of items such as a helmet, shield and family crest. Students complete middle ages worksheets, create historic...

Learners are introduced to how to use the internet and send emails. In groups, they work together to send emails to other students around the world. To end the lesson, they read their emails to the class and respond to their questions.

Making inferences about what you read is an important skill for both elementary, middle, and high school learners. Focusing on events which occurred during World War II, they answer a series of questions related to what we can infer as...

Help your teenagers learn to plan ahead before making a decision. With hypothetical examples and an online format, this could be a good addition to a language arts, teen issues, or health class. The format itself is not very...

Here are some good spelling activities for 'ou' words. First and second graders complete an oral spelling activity with their teacher and then an Instant Activity worksheet. and spell 'ou' words.

What are the words that use the silent e? With this resource, youngsters complete a teacher-led activity for spelling words with silent e sounds. They then complete a worksheet that adds suffixes s, ed, or ing to words that end in silent e.

In a unique twist on the standard Fun Trivia Quiz, this 10-question quiz provides the test taker with famous lines spoken by Hamlet and asks him to identify to whom they were said. Content combines quote analysis, character analysis, and...

Third graders record in their journals the many ways in which mathematics is part of their world.

Students explore Japan. In this Japanese culture lesson, students listen to stories regarding Japan, view Japanese art, learn Japanese words, and make Origami.

Students read excerpts of "Neplanta" and discuss themes in the literature. In this bi-cultural education lesson, students analyze topics of race and Mexican American culture in the U.S. Students write a pledge to honor diversity and...

Second graders analyze the proper form of a friendly letter and send flat Stanley letters all over the United States. In this letter writing lesson plan, 2nd graders read the book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown and create their own Flat...

First graders identify and demonstrate how symbols and models are used to represent features of the environment. They use a map and a globe to label where the students in the book came from, point out the continent, and show which ocean...

After a brief review of the areas that can be selected for the project, I would discuss myths with the students, dispelling any misconceptions about mythology that the students may have. The students would then break into groups and I...

Learners read and respond to the book, Dear Mrs. Parks. In this African-American literature lesson plan, students read the text and examine several vocabulary words from the text. Learners answer 11 discussion questions and participate...

Students write a description of a flag. For this writing lesson, students pick a flag and write a description of it. Students should include colors and symbols present on the flag. Students share their descriptions and the class must...

Students listen aloud to books by Tomie dePaola. They utilize the Internet to study the geography and culture of the places the they read about in Tomie dePaola's books. They answer questions about Norway through an Internet treasure hunt.

Young scholars practice speaking in a target language through the use of oral interview techniques. They engage in conversations with peers using a certain theme of celebration and tradition. Students plan questions that they use in...

Eleventh graders work in groups to choose a project/presentation from a list of approved activities to develop. They select and use appropriate software for organizing and refining their product. Groups produce a short...

First graders listen to traditional and nontraditional Cinderella stories and watch a video entitled "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters." Individually, children draw and illustrate the stories they have heard, create a story sequence, and...

Twelfth graders complete job shadowing activities. In this career exploration lesson, 12th graders discuss their job interests and complete forms to participate in job shadowing activities. Students interview their job partner, ask the...