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Timeline of 9/11
Students explore the series of events that cumulated in the events of September 11, 2001. They understand the importance of the events of September 11, 2001 and the effect on US history. They createa timeline utilizing photos and visual...
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Writing Process Review for Grade 2
In this writing process review for grade 2 worksheet, 2nd graders answer 15 multiple choice questions in standardized test format about reference skills.
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The Career Project
Students develop goals, research, and form an oral presentation based on their desired career. Students give an oral presentation of their short-term, mid-range and long-term career goals.
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Methods of Filing
Students explain the methods of filing tax returns and the advantages of preparing and transmitting tax returns electronically. They identify the return method that is most appropriate for certain taxpayers.
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Progressive City Planners
Learners plan cities. In this environmental racism lesson, students design imaginary cities taking into consideration the amenities and environmental hazards that exist. Learners discuss city planning challenges.
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Researching Lesson 4
Students explore a "table of contents." In this book researching lesson, students identify common elements of a "table of "contents" and complete a worksheet with questions about this topic.
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Research Skills
In this research worksheet, students complete 15 sentences by researching a variety of topics. Topics include Greek gods, English counties, and tea bags.
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Vietnam: Lesson 4
Learners take a closer look at war memorials. In this Vietnam lesson, students research the Vietnam War Memorial and then visit the memorial. As a culminating activity, learners research other war memorials.
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Spanish Lesson
Learners study the culture and current events of one of the Spanish speaking countries throughout the year.
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Essential Buildings and Services in the Community
Third graders become familiar with the important buildings and services in their community and construct the buildings in their community out of shoeboxes.
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What On Earth
Students explore earth science through concept mapping, discussion, and self-discovery.
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The Grand Adventure of Lewis and Clark
Students take a closer look at the Lewis and Clark expedition. For this Louisiana Purchase lesson, students discover tools used by the men as they explored the land. Students also read excerpts from The Incredible Journey and America...
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Wetlands Issues
In this wetlands worksheet, students write questions for topics in a game about the wetlands. Students write 5 questions for each topic.
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Bytes: A Summer Byte
Students create a collage from their own digital pictures using Adobe Photoshop Elements. Following a step-by-step instruction guide, students create a collage from pictures of their summer vacation as part of a writing assignment.
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Cave Diagram
Students examine limestone cave geology and hydology. They study cave vocabulary.
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Cave Stories - Tales of Adventure
Learners list three things about caves that interest them and list reasons why writers choose caves as settings for stories.
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Who's Wild?
Students explore the differences between animals of the wild and domesticated animals. In this wild animals lesson, students understand that tame animals ancestors were once wild. Students illustrate the differences by drawing a wild...
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Finding Your Spot in the World
Young scholars learn the concept of movement by locating their house and the houses of their ancestors.
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Contributions
Young scholars explore the history of Canada by analyzing the First Nations' citizens. In this Native Canadian contributions lesson plan, students research the geography of Canada and create a book about the First Nations' involvement in...
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Creature of the Week
Students explore the habits and biology of the wildlife that resides in their area. They fill in a Creature of the Week sheet for a different animal each week using field guides and textbooks.
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The First Texans
Fourth graders discover the different groups of people who colonized Texas. They research their way of life and create an informative and creative booklet.
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Come Visit My School
Students practice basic camera skills. They create several panoramic movies. They create a virtual tour of their school.
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Know Bones About It!
Students make a model of a major skeletal muscle group. They consider how their life might change if they didn't have, or lack use of, this particular muscle group.