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Exploring Light Phenomenon
In this light worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about light to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 15 questions total.
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Mapping the Effects of War
Students examine how war can lead to environmental health crises. They read an article, conduct research on a region from the article, and create a poster to depict the geographic region and the environmental health effects of the conflict.
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Writing Scripts For Math Podcast
Learners create podcasts of student-created review questions using iPod, iTalk, iTunes, GarageBand, and Keynote. This lesson is intended for as a mathematics review but could be adapted to fit any subject across many different levels.
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Fraction and Decimal Review Podcast
Students create podcasts of information for reviewing fractions and decimals in this math-based creative project. The lesson plan uses GarageBand, iTunes, iTalk, and Keynote to accomplish tasks.
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Geometry and Quilting
Fourth graders combine geometry and language arts skills while examining quilt-making. After identifying the geometric shapes contained in quilts, they write stories to encompass the quilt border. Students conclude by creating and...
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My America
Eleventh graders compare 1920's America to modern America. In this historical perspectives instructional activity, 11th graders research both eras in American history using inquiry skills. As a culminating activity, students create...
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Inside Hamlet
Young scholars examine how tone and inflection shape the character of Hamlet. In this Shakespeare activity, students summarize what they know of Hamlet and complete a read around. Young scholars discuss the inflection patterns and tone...
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Families are Special
First graders are instructed throughout the social studies family unit that the concept of "family" has numerous interpretations. An activity incorporated in this unit involves using Kid Pix Studio.
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Microsoft Word~About the Author
Fourth graders investigate how to create a document named "About The Author". The teacher uses a LCD projector to guide the instruction and provide examples for the class. They also include graphics in the document and practice accessing...
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Discount
Seventh graders calculate the sale price when given the regular price and percent discount as well as calculate the percent discount when given the regular price and sale price. They find the total cost of a CD if the price is $19.99 and...
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Make a Commercial
Students develop and produce a commercial. In small groups they select a book or upcoming event, create a storyboard, and develop a commercial to advertise their book or event in the form of a computer slideshow using KidPix computer...
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Sonnet Illumination
Students create presentations of digital sonnet illuminations along with sonnet research. In this Sonnet lesson, students view images, colors, and listen to sounds of their own choice to illuminate Shakespeare through a connection with...
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 1-Grade 8
In this New York State Testing Program English worksheet, students read a variety of passages and answer reading comprehension questions.
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Mystery Caterpillar Challenge and IPM or Organic Gardening Practices
In this caterpillar instructional activity, students look at the picture of the caterpillar and identify what kind it is. Students then decide how to take care of it.
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Photoshop Activities
Students explore the computer program Photoshop and complete a variety of activities to learn the program. In this Photoshop lesson plan, students distort pictures, swap faces of people, restore a car, and more.
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A Look Through Time
Second graders explore how people find out about history. They use previously gathered research to produce tourist pamphlets that highlight historical county events.
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Who Is Who? What Do They Do?
Second graders create rhymes in order to remember the names of representatives and executives in our government at the state level.
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What is Popular? Self Portraits in the Style of Roy Lichtenstein
Pupils examine and discuss art by Roy Lichtenstein and the Pop art movement. They discuss the phenomenon of popularity, list what is popular today, and create a piece of art using professional looking graphic design style.
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US Constitution And Federal/State Relationship
Learners examine the Constitution for references to the relationship between state and federal governments. They examine Supreme Court cases for examples of the division of government between state and federal powers.
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Famous People
Young scholars listen to short biographies of famous individuals and discuss what it means to be famous for something. They write a short autobiography stating why they are a famous first grader. They take turns being interviewed by the...
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Of Tides and Time
Middle schoolers use the internet to research how the time of day affects the tides. They work together to develop a demonstration of the tide patterns for a month. They create a chart showing the relationship between tides and the...
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A Response to Chaim Rumkowski's, "Give Me Your Children" Speech
Students examine the history of the ghettos and read Rumkowski's letter. Using journal and diary entries, they identify types of resistance used during the Holocaust. Writing a letter, they use references to Rumkowski's original letter...
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International Research Project and Feast
Learners research countries around the world. They develop and write a research paper that includes maps, photographs, and diagrams. They describe the culture, society, economy, religious beliefs, government structure, and history of...
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The Three Dimensions: Health, Wealth, and Wisdom
Students examine seven lifestyle factors. In this personal health lesson, students will examine healthy lifestyles and create a personal health, wealth, and wisdom calendar.