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Tracking Temperature
Students investigate the concept of temperature and how it has the tendency to fluctuate. They record the temperature as a class on a daily basis for a long period of time. The data is charted and then at a designated time students...
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Confusing Colors!
Fourth graders collect data, graph their data, and then make predictions based upon their findings. They's interest is maintained by the interesting way the data is collected. The data collection experiment is from the psychology work of...
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Science: Water States
First graders investigate the various forms of water. They discuss the properties of water. They discover examples of water's various states and locate other solids, liquids, and gases in their homes.
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Musical Patterns
Students use musical instruments to create simple patterns. They, in pairs, come to the front of the classroom and create a pattern.
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Cars: Math, Research, Economics, Loans
Students investigate what the purchasing of a car entails. They explore car criteria and financing options.
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Harry M. Akune - Military Intelligence Service
Eleventh graders research the live of Harry M. Akune and his contributions during World War II.
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Testing Growth of Algae
Students participate in an experiment in which they test the growing rate of algae. They test the algae in different elements recording their observations. They share their results with the class and discuss.
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Charm Bracelet
Pupils create their own bracelet. They select a chain that fits their wrist. Students then choose beads, rings, and charms they wish to place on their bracelet. Using jump rings, they attach their selected items and create a bracelet.
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Observing and Drawing Structures of Guppies and Goldfish
Students observe fish and focus on their structures. In this life science lesson, students work in a group and observe guppies and gold fish.
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Valentine Hearts
Students sort candy Valentine hearts into groups and create individual graphs.
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Beautiful Butterflies
Third graders study the life cycle of the butterfly through this series of activities. They create projects, play games, and observe butterfly characteristic that contribute to their survival.
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Recycling Quest
Students integrate the concept of recycling into an aerobic activity. They incorporate the use of baskets, crates, wrist bands, vests, and bean bags, They play a remote game until all the "trash" is retrieved.
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Fra-Per-Dec
Students explore the concept of ordering fractions and finding equivalent fractions. In this ordering fractions and finding equivalent fractions lesson, students play a card game where students must collect 5 cards with equivalent...
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Math 6 - Act. 08: Patterns
Sixth graders use centimeter cubes to build structures and then compare and contrast the patterns they see.
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Interrelationships Within the Marine Community
Fourth graders create an electronic story showing the interrelationship of species within the marine environment. They utilize the educational software, 'Destination Ocean' during this engaging lesson.
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Jazz: Expression through Improvisation
Students watch a video on improvisation. They improvise original melodies over given chord progressions. They develop criteria to evaluate the merits of improvisational performances and apply the criteria in their personal listening and...
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Science: All About Fish
Fifth graders describe the physical and behavioral characteristics of fish. In small groups, they complete fish fact sheets by filling in the missing key words. They play a "What Am I?" game by giving clues about various fish for...
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Sticky Hearts
Students create "sticky hearts" in this early elementary lesson plan that explores the use of different media in works of art. The lesson plan suggests using white posterboard, constructions paper, corn syrup, food coloring and lots of...
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What is Dissolved Oxygen?
Students experiment with the LaMotte Winkler-Titration Test Kit to try to answer the question of what is dissolved oxygen. They explore all the possible ways to test for dissolved oxygen and brainstorm all the obstacles that can affect...
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Organic Materials in an Aquatic Ecosystem
Pupils evaluate the relationship between oxygen levels and the amount of organic matter in an aquatic ecosystem. They explain the relationship between oxygen levels, bacteria and the breakdown of organic matter using an indicator solution.
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Biome Detective Sheet
In this biomes worksheet, students research the plant and animal life found in different habitats. This worksheet has 38 short answer questions.
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Food Pyramid Nutrition Puzzles
Learners put together food group puzzles on the computer and identify the healthy message in the end. In this food lesson plan, students identify the food group that the puzzle is representing as well.