My Family Tradition

Fourth graders participate in reading comprehension activities associated from a teacher's guide. In this reading comprehension lesson, 4th graders read Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Chief Jake Swamp and...

Students examine alternatives to wasteful, non-environmental holiday season and general gift-giving practices and discuss ideas for saving energy in holiday celebrations and day-to-day practices.

Root vegetables inspire the series of activities included here. Class members participate in activities related to language arts, social studies, science, visual art, and math. At first, the long list might feel overwhelming; however,...

Young citizens construct an understanding of urban planning in this cross-curricular unit. Covering every aspect of city development from the political, economic, and social influences to sustainable building practices, this 10-lesson...

Spread the message of recycling while teaching your English language learners new vocabulary and practicing verb tenses. Included here are four lesson plans for each level (beginning, intermediate, and advanced) as well as accompanying...

Students discuss the family unit and compare it to an ant colony.  In this family lesson, students draw their family and extended family and talk about their jobs and family roles. They compare this to an ant colony and observe the work...

Pupils explore the history of agriculture and develop a personal connection to agriculture. Students investigate how farming practices have evolved through the years and create poetry relating to harvest.

Students discover their own heritage by creating paper dolls based on their family.  In this family history lesson, students research their genealogical background to create a family tree.  Students also create Culture Dolls dressed in...

Students investigate their own family history by creating an in class project and presentation.  In this genealogy lesson, students research their family history using resources from their homes as well as the internet.  Students create...

Pupils watch a video on the Alaskan native ways. They examine how knowledge was passed down from elders and how the Alaskans lived with harmony in nature.  Learners then prepare and present a classroom science fair project based on their...