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Outline Map of Japan
In this geography instructional activity, students examine a black line outline map of Japan. There is a compass rose on the page. There are no labeled cities.
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A Pumpkin Surprise: Connect-the-Dots Game
In this math worksheet, students count from 1 to 50 as they connect the dots in a Halloween picture of a cat and Jack O'Lantern. Students color their picture.
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Intermediate Sentence Completion 8
In this sentence completion worksheet, students read the sentences and choose the best word to complete the sentence. Students complete 12 sentences.
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First Graders, Fluency and FUN!
First graders develop their reading fluency during the school year. In this language arts lesson, 1st graders discover what skilled readers do when they are reading, such as chunking text or thinking about the meaning of the sentence...
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How Can We Observe Genetic Variation Within a Species?
Students observe intra-species variation by completing standard microbial streaking procedures. They collect data from which they draw observations and complete a worksheet.
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Brainiac Tag
Pupils participate in a special game of tag while reinforcing the math skills they have learned.
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SKYDYES
Students use fabric they have created in their quilts. Unlike dyeing and marbling, hand-painting fabric with Setacolor textile paints is not messy, not toxic, and the serendipitous results make every student feel like an artist!
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What are Quarters Made of?
Students study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins,
especially the quarter. They l research why in 1965 the U.S. Mint decided to
change the metal composition of the quarter to copper coated with zinc. In addition, they...
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How Light Moves
Young scholars study the movement of light. In this light lesson, students work in groups to participate in a light and shadow walk around their neighborhood. Young scholars brainstorm rules for light movement and watch videos about...
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Spell Tag
Young scholars work on their spelling skills by spelling a word to get unfrozen if tagged.
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Bringing Tolerance to Our Beaches
Students relate tolerance and discrimination within a Biblical context. They read "The Sneetches" and apply it to situations occuring now. They write a letter to Congresss speaking out against discrimination.
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Look at It from the Right Angle
Students investigate how geometry can be used in the field of fitness and physical performance. They view a video that demonstrates how doctors and therapists mention geometry as they treat sports-related injuries.
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Scrapbook of Freedom
Third graders examine what it was like for a child traveling in the Underground Railroad.
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Liberia and the U.S.: Historic Ties and Policy Decisions
Students discuss and analyze factors affecting U.S. foreign policy toward Liberia. They role-play various groups during 1900 who were concerned with the relationship between United States and Liberia as a "colony"
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Observing Popcorn
Fifth graders discover the process of boiling water and how it is part of the changing of states of matter. They observe a kernel of popcorn pop in a test tube with water and take notes of how the water changes to the form of a gas....
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"Escuela" Debate
Young scholars observe a documentary on "Escuela" to explore the life and education of migrant families. After discussing the related topics in the movie, students share their conclusions migrant farmworkers. Using the Internet and...
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African American Scavenger Hunt
In this African American music history worksheet, students research the history of African American music. Students then answer the fifteen questions.
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Lights, Camera, Action!
Students participate in an alternative reading assessment using a video camera and script. In this alternative reading lesson plan, students work as a group to perform their reading story. students memorize their lines and film their play.
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Keynote Digital Parts of Speech
Young scholars create a parts of speech digital presentation. In this parts of speech lesson, students create a slide show with audio, pictures, movies, and text. They combine their slides to project the entire project.
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Feltboard Storytelling
Young scholars read African folktales and retell the story using feltboard. In this folktale lesson plan, students read the story Why the Sky is Far Awayand use feltboard to retell the stories.
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Breaking News English: Tom Cruise's Son Makes Movie Debut
In this English instructional activity, students read "Tom Cruise's Son Makes Movie Debut," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Hickory Dickory Dock: The Biological Clock
Learners investigate the effect of day length on animal migrations. They view a Powerpoint presentation, identify their own personal migrations and cues, answer discussion questions, and test a hypothesis about seasons.
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South Carolina's Constitution
Eighth graders explore the definition of political culture. After viewing a movie, 8th graders discuss how the political culture of the 1600 and 1700s is reflected in early drafts of the South Carolina constitution.
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Helping Families in Trouble Unit
Learners discover the importance of planning for the future and examine what goals they want for themselves and for their families. They also explore the importance of communication in a family, their views of therapy, and ways a...