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Mongol Dynasty
Students identify and analyze the Yuan Dynasty; the Kings and Kingdoms; who the Mongols were and what they did; the Mongol Conquest of China; the Four Class Systems; the Genghis Kahn's rise to power; the Genghis Khan- Conquests; the...
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The Roots of Our Rights
Young scholars examine the Preamble to the Constitution. For this government lesson, students read the Preamble of the Constitution and define the meaning of unknown words. Young scholars write about examples of how the Constitution...
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Irregular Plural Nouns
In this nouns worksheet, students write the irregular plural form for each noun given. Students complete this for 12 words on this worksheet.
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Plural Possessives
In this plural possessives worksheet, students fill in the blanks and write possessive forms of nouns. Students complete 31 problems.
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Literacy & Art: The Story behind the Quilt
Students examine the many ways quilts were used to chronicle the history and experiences of African slaves and African-Americans in America. They analyze a story quilt using the elements of storytelling, then create a class quilt.
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Ancient Africa's Connection to Today
Fourth graders engage in a lesson in which ancient Africa's historical contributions are told though the eyes of a spider, Anansi, and his search calabash game. The game is accessed through a website which is embedded in this lesson plan.
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Basketball Calculating Percentage
Seventh graders calculate percentages, convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions using information from a basketball game.
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Another King George?
Students study the differences between presidents and kings, and constitutional monarchs and despots. They examine why the US has a president instead of a king.
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Rhythm - Principle of Design
Students demonstrate their knowledge of design through the creation of a portfolio. The assessment is based upon the portfolio. Design principles like rhythm are demonstrated.
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Principle of Design
Students study the principle of design 'Emphasis' through class participation, a PowerPoint presentation, and a portfolio assignment. They add a page discussing emphasis to their professional portfolio and demonstrate knowledge of the...
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A Separate Peace: Chapter 2 Reading and Study Guide
In this reading and study guide worksheet, students define 4 vocabulary words, define 3 literary terms, and respond to 17 short answer questions pertaining to chapter 2 of John Knowles's A Separate Peace.
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Ice Fishing
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a passage about ice fishing. They then answer the 10 questions on the page.
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Remembering Waiting
Learners draw a pastel drawing and compose a narrative of when they had to wait for something. In this pastel drawing lesson plan, students study and discuss the pastel drawing Waiting by Edgar Degas, discuss the story it tells, and...
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Take a Hike!
Students explore the benefits of staying active by going on a hike. In this physical education lesson, students discuss the concept of a hike, where a good place to hike is and what types of foods are necessary to stay nourished....
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Wagon's West
Students travel to the American West. In this Westward Expansion lesson, students discuss the Oregon Trail and then play the computer game of the same title. Students take on the roles of those who travelled the trail.
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Past Simple Tense
In this past simple instructional activity, students fill in the blanks with past simple verbs, write past forms of verbs, and more. Students complete 3 activities.
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The Emperor's New Clothes
In this comprehension worksheet, students answer short answer and discussion questions for the story The Emperor's New Clothes. Students complete 14 questions.
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Using Illustrations to Deepen Understanding of Text
In this illustrations in text worksheet, studetnts view illustration in texts on specific pages and answer mutliple choice questions about them. Learners complete 8 problems.
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Queen Elizabeth
In this famous leaders learning exercise, students read a passage about Queen Elizabeth and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Is the Probability Probable?
Third graders compare experimental results with mathematical expectations of probabilities. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice with the concept of probability.
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Clash of the Canadian Titans
Students research how individual Canadians have contributed to Canada and do a presentation.
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Presenting Your Case
Students research a famous person of their choice in this lesson. They research the person's life, feelings, and character through a series of written activities. They compile their research into a creative project called a character's...
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Past Continuous and Past Simple
For this verb forms worksheet, students complete a 20 question online interactive exercise pertaining to the correct use of the past continuous and past simple verb forms.