+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Creative Problem Solving: Using the 5 W's (Who, What, Where, When, Why)

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders assimilate the use of the 5 W's (Who, What, Where, When, Why) when solving problems that are presented in literature and in real life situations. They use common fairy tales to solve problems that might arise at home or...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Could--May--Might--Must

For Students 4th - 6th
Helping verbs and modals are the focus of this worksheet. Students read and answer 8 questions in 2 different ways using the past forms of modals. Very good grammatical practice for upper-elementary students.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Division Word Problems: Split The Bill

For Students 4th - 5th
In this division worksheet, students solve a total of 7 problems. All problems ask students to "split a bill" between a number of people. Answers are included on page 2.
+
Interactive
Curated OER

Ratio Problem Worksheet 2

For Students 6th - 7th
Here is a ratio word problem worksheet in which learners solve a set of eight problems. Answers and hints are available on-line; a reference web site for additional resources is given.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Choosing Between Affect and Effect

For Students 7th - 11th
After reading a review of the meaning and usage of affect and effect, pupils complete a practice exercise to demonstrate their understanding of this tricky pair. An answer key is provided.
+
Lesson Plan
World Wildlife Fund

Take 6

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Investigate the various properties of the number six with this elementary math lesson. From simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems to the creation of hexagonal tessellations, this lesson covers all aspects of...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Three Elements of Health

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify and discuss three important elements of health: physical, social, and mental health. They go into detail about each and spend a lot of time discussing the dangers of smoking, drinking alcohol, and eating a...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Let's Travel to Mexico!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate and explore information about Mexico. They listen to a story, view an Internet video, write a page for a class book, and play an online Spanish word concentration game.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Outsiders: Chapter 4

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 16 short answer questions covering chapter 4 of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Charlotte's Web

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders focus on fluency by reading the book Charlotte's Web. In this reading strategies lesson plan, 4th graders partner read, do guided reading, and independent reading to increase fluency. Students use Venn Diagrams, discuss...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Go Cough Up a Lung!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine and identify the effects smoking has on the lungs. They view and discuss pictures of a smoker's lung and a healthy lung, and read and discuss an informational handout. Students then participate in an aerobic...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a play to work on seeing events from a different perspective. Some of them are reporters, some cameramen and women, and others are interviewed. They put themselves in the shoes of the people in the book...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Native American Homes

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research and create a model of a Native American home. In pairs, they conduct research on a selected type of Native American home, then draw designs for their building construction. Students then construct their model...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Time for a Plumber!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare amounts of time in seconds, minutes and hours.  In this multiplying and comparing time lesson plan, 4th graders problem solve a plumbing problem scenario to find which amount of time is the least.  Students share...
+
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Teaching the Concept of Sharing

For Teachers K - 3rd
Here are some suggestions for teaching students about sharing.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Another Barber Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this problem solving learning exercise, students solve 1 word problem about a barbershop.  Students determine the amount of money in the cash register given clues.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Mirandy and Brother Wind Questions

For Students 5th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students complete the eleven short answer questions based on the book Mirandy and Brother Wind.
+
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

What’s in an Idiom?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Illustrate the colloquial and literal meaning of an idiom
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust: Headlines

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine newspapers to research public opinion about the Holocaust. In this critical thinking instructional activity, students research the information Americans received in U.S. newspapers about events like Kristallnacht,...
+
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Health Education in the Classroom

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Making a difference in the health of your students can be done with fun classroom activities.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"First Day of School - Make a Puzzle"

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a puzzle piece to be included in a class puzzle. They are given one puzzle piece, and they decorate it using symbols/drawings which are personal to them such as hobbies, interests, or self-portrait. The pieces are...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Feed Me, Seymour

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students work in small groups to create posters illustrating the major facts and functions of plant organs. Within their groups, they assume the role of specialists creating specialized posters pertaining to the different parts of plants.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cartoons for the Classroom: Attacking All Those Attack Ads

For Students 8th - 12th
In this symbolism worksheet, learners analyze political cartoons about political campaign attack ads. Students then respond to 5 short answer questions.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Peter the Great

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students recognize that Peter the Great modernized Russia. They write letters and complete journal entries in first person as if they were Peter the Great. In addition, they decorate their journal entries with scenes from his travels.