Eleventh graders explore the steps leading up to the Constitution.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders practice document based questions.  Students create a letter that describes how a person felt during this...

Learners identify patterns in equations. In this algebra lesson, students write equations of problems with recurring patterns. They relate and model real life situation using functions.

Students examine sounding out words. In this language arts lesson, students practice sounding out words. Students sound out each letter in the word and blend the sounds to create a word.

Students explore word sounds by participating in a visual relay game. In this vocabulary identification game, students create holiday themed images and cards based on the different holidays in a year. Students place the cards and images...

This math lesson focuses on coins - specifically the nickel. Students use plastic nickles in order to gain practice counting by fives, and adding amounts of cents. Students complete a worksheet where they tally up different amounts of...

Students practice rereading selected passages to improve their reading fluency. Working in pairs, students read and reread decodable, leveled passages. They complete center activities in groups of four in order to aid in decoding and...

Students develop aromaticity of recognizing letters. They recognize short o, /o/, in written and spoken words. Students read a story and discuss the shape their mouths make when saying the short o sound. They identify words with the...

Learners chose one animal to research. They research the animal using the internet using the sites provided. They also research using books from the library. They conclude the lesson by writing a one page story about their animal...

Fourth graders read various stories in their literature books about families. Individually, they make a timeline showing the most important events in their lives. They bring in one artifact from their lives and write a paper about it...

In this math activity, students use the rules of probability in order to complete the word problems focused upon the act of turning right or left.

Fourth graders write a character analysis of someone they know describing them through similes, metaphors, and hyperboles. They may include themselves and how their person relates to him or her.

Tenth graders, in groups, write pieces of a script in a particular style that they are introduced to. They also study how tension and irony work together in scripts.

Fifth graders study place value. After forming teams, they play a game called, "Who Can Line Up the Number." Students observe numbers in expanded form and place representative digits in the correct order.

Second graders work with gases to determine what the effects of temperature are on volume and air pressure by working with balloons. Also, they experiment with vinegar and baking soda. They predict the outcomes of these experiments, and...

Eighth graders examine the Protestant Reformation and the Spanish Armada. After taking notes, they read an excerpt of their textbook and complete a worksheet. To end the lesson plan, they complete a timeline of the major events of both...

Students discuss the importance of abiding by the school rules in order to keep safe at school. Students identify why it is important to attend school regularly. This instructional activity is intended for students acquiring English.

Students continue to practice their reading in order to gain fluency and independence in their reading. With a partner, they practice reading a book three times noting how many words they can read each time. To end the lesson, they...

Learners use children's literature in order to investigate the concept of hurricanes and how they occur. The metaphor is used to describe a play area that is magical. They use their imaginations and write about their favorite places to...

Students practice a variety of strategies for mastering ABC brainstorming about a major topic. They take a topic and try to think of a word or phrase associated with that topic that begins with each letter of the alphabet and match them...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this Oklahoma City bombing lesson, students submit public responses to the event in order to consider how the tragedy prompted a positive reaction. Extension activities are included.

In this senior citizens day worksheet, students read or listen to a passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in correct order, write discussion questions and...

In this lesson plan for Christmas day learning exercise, student read or listen to a passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in order, write discussion...

Second graders examine the attributes of two-dimensional shapes. In this geometry lesson, 2nd graders play a game in order to identify two-dimensional shapes and to name them.

Student study addition properties. In this addition properties instructional activity, students use multiple methods to solve various types of problems. Students illustrate and describe in various ways the Commutative Property of...