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What I Can Do on Summer Vacation
Young scholars explore environmentally friendly activities for summer vacation on the Gulf and create a travel guide for these activities.
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Indians of the Plains
Second graders, in groups, explore the Plains Indians and explore how the physical climate of the Plains region affected their lives.
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The Seminoles
Young scholars explore the Southeast Woodland region and culture of the Seminole Indians using video, art projects, books, maps and discussion.
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What Should I Wear Today? Pilgrims Didn't Ask
Second graders compare the clothing of today with the everyday dress of the Pilgrims.
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Scavenger Hunt
Students summarize the "Tri-County Project" section of the nebraskastudies.org web site using a scavenger hunt.
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A Rainbow Under the Sea: How do Animals Survive in the Ocean?
Second graders read books, watch videos, complete worksheets and participate in class discussions about ocean animals. They, in groups, design PowerPoint presentations on selected marine animals.
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The Important Thing About A Family
First graders examine the ways families provide basic needs to their members. They listen to the book, The Important Book, by Margaret Wise Brown, and create a flip book that demonstrates the important things about a family.
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Proportionality Using "Jack & the Beanstalk"
Students apply ideas of proportionality from "Jack and the Beanstalk." They compare objects that are proportional to Jack with those that are in proportion to the Giant. They measure their hands and use those measurements to determine...
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Storm Chasing, Inc.
Students use the internet to research storm chasing. They develop their own lesson plan and present it to the class. They create a visual for their lesson as well.
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Halloween
Students study the customs and superstitions of the Halloween holiday. They look at the origin of the Halloween, read poems, play games, and discuss readings such as Harry Potter and the works of Stephen King.
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Magnetic Mapping
Students draw arrows to show the direction the compass needle is pointing when it is placed around different points of a penny and a bar magnet. Students must then answer questions about the activity on a provided worksheet.
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The Farm/Prairie
Young scholars explore what people do on the farm/prairie and the importance of the farm/prairie to our lives. Students read books and look at pictures to study about the different aspects of farming. Young scholars create a mural and...
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Inside the Cell
In this science worksheet, students study the structure and function of the cell by reading the information, studying the pictures and diagrams and finally completing a challenging crossword puzzle. There are 84 pages available.
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Symbols of America
Students learn about and discuss the important symbols that represent America. In this symbols lesson plan, students cut out pictures of the bald eagle, American flag, Liberty Bell, and more. They color them when they have them cut out.
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Independence Day
Students discuss and complete activities associated with Independence Day. In this Independence Day lesson, students brainstorm about holidays and their symbols. Students complete organization charts and work in pairs to develop their...
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Assessment: Causes of the Second World War
In this causes of World War II assessment worksheet, students respond to 10 graphic organizer and essay questions regarding appeasement, the League of Nations, and World War I.
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Examine the Trees in Your Community Forest
Twelfth graders examine selected tree species. In this tree lesson, 12th graders examine twenty selected tree species, identify them, and correctly map out the trees in the area.
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Plant Systems
Young scholars examine plant systems. For this life science lesson, students explore leaf and root systems on paper in a terrarium that they design and construct.
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Famous Volcanoes
Young scholars investigate volcanoes, especially the ones that have caused extensive damage. In this famous volcanoes lesson students choose from a list of projects and work as a team to complete.
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Where in the World is Utah Wheat?
Students examine the role of climate and landforms in the use of Utah's land. In this geography lesson, students analyze the relationship between geography and agriculture in the state as they examine data regarding wheat production in...
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Fascinating Creatures
Sixth graders explore the characteristics of mythological creatures. In this mythology lesson plan, 6th graders use print and Internet sources to define and classify mythological creatures, such as Centaur, Cerberus, Chimera, Cyclops,...
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Fashion-A-Fish
Students explore body parts of fish and observe the adaptations they have to live in their environment. In this fish adaptations lesson plan, students create their own fish and look at native Arizona fish and what adaptations they...
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The Very Busy Spider-Pattern
Young scholars explore two- and three-dimensional shapes. For this very busy spider lesson, students read the story and then create a spider web pattern of their own. The webs must use a symmetrical pattern. Additional activities for...
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Arthur's Thanksgiving
Students investigate Thanksgiving by reading a children's book. In this holiday lesson plan, students read Arthur's Thanksgiving by Marc Brown and create a turkey fact book after reading an electronic encyclopedia. Students bring in...