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Where in the World is the Wide Web?
Sixth graders investigate how the web works and how to search effectively. In this Internet use lesson, 6th graders brainstorm positive and negative experiences they have had while on the Internet. Students view two web sites to learn...
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Probability
How likely is it to draw a blue marble? Pupils find the likelihood of events and connect that to the probability of the event. They find the probabilities of simple events and show their probabilities on a scale.
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Daily Life in Virginia
Students explore colonization in North America. In this United States history lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation about indentured servants and slave labor, then construct a related Venn diagram. Students answer questions...
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Houghton Mifflin Social Studies/Chapter 13, Lesson 1 The Past Shapes the Future (pp. 292-295)
Fourth graders reflect upon the events of the past in order to make cognitive connections to present or future history. Students use Blooms Taxonomy to attain higher levels of thinking.
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Asking Research Questions
Using discoveries and inventions as the focus, learners complete a research project. First, they come up with research questions. Then, they conduct research on the topic. Finally, they write a research paper.
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Writing Fables
Students develop a working skill of using graphic organizers for writing. The lesson notes that the best kind of organizer is one that is engaging to the appropriate audience. The assessment follows the rubric given in the lesson.
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Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago - Chicago Blues
Watching Great Performances’ Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago launches an investigation into and discussion of how the electric guitar and guitarists have changed the sound of the blues over time. An engaging way to...
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The Era That Shaped Oswald
High schoolers view a video about Lee Harvey Oswald. They discover the world that shaped his beliefs. They discuss the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the importance of the event.
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Vertebrates
In this vertebrate activity, learners review the different adaptations for the 5 groups of vertebrates: birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes. This activity has 12 matching, 1 fill in the blank, and 7 short answer questions.
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Vocabulary Practice
In this vocabulary practice worksheet, students use context clues to determine words or phrases to complete sentences. Students complete fifteen sentences.
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Foods and Languages of the World
Students explore cultures around the world. In this cross-curriculum geography lesson, students listen to This is the Way We Go to School , a Book about Children around the World , and locate various countries on the globe and a map....
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Violence On TV
Students examine violence on TV. In this data collection lesson, students explore TV violence. Students watch TV shows and fill out a checklist about the amount of violence. Students organize and analyze the information to make a report.
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Little Engine That Could Lesson Plan
Students retell the story The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper. In this early childhood lesson plan, students identify the various trains featured in the story, focusing on the descriptive words. Students then create their own...
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Characteristics of Arthropods
In this arthropods worksheet, students will review arthropod exoskeletons, jointed appendages, molting, and types of respiratory structures. Students will also review arthropod senses, body systems, and reproduction. This worksheet has 6...
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Role Models
Second graders identify role models. In this role models lesson, 2nd graders research members of the community who are considered role models. Students identify personal heroes and create a poster to assist them as they role play their...
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A Day at the Ancient Olympics
Students examine how athletes from various ancient Greek city-states behaved at the Olympic Games. They conduct Internet research, take notes on a worksheet, and write a screenplay for a television drama about the Olympic Games in...
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Spanish Influence on the Caribbean Islands
Students participate in a discussion about the Spanish influence on the Caribbean islands. They define the Spanish words in the book, Isla, and respond to a question about cultural influences in a response journal.
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ESOL Health and Nutrition
Students brainstorm and discuss vocabulary words which identify various health care providers and facilities. They work in pairs and share their own health care experiences and write sentences about them.
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Comic Book Project
Learners write a fictional story into a comic book format. In this creative writing lesson, students analyze example comics and discuss the format. Learners create a comic book using imaginary characters that find a solution to a problem.
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Two Digit Subtraction
Second graders identify two digit numbers and work with two digit subtraction problems. They use manipulatives to demonstrate each problem.
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Final Exam Review
Learners review material from throughout the semester. They work together in groups to review the material. They discuss the best way to review for the exam.
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Worksheet 6. Vocabulary Practice, Present Perfect and Past Perfect
In this vocabulary skills worksheet, learners respond to 15 multiple choice questions that require them to select the appropriate words to complete the sentences that express the present perfect and past perfect tenses.
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Lightning
Students uncover the science behind lightning and thunder.Theyexamine electrical attraction between like and unlike charges, and the force that creates lightning, is first explained using static electricity.
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We All Need Sleep
Students examine and discuss the importance of getting a good night's sleep everyday. They discuss why we need sleep and develop a class chart of reasons why children need sleep. They complete a sleep worksheet and discuss the answers...