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Introduction to Scientific Illustration
Seventh graders draw scientific illustrations in the lab. In this life science lesson, 7th graders discuss the importance of drawing in science experiments. They differentiate scientific drawing from basic art.
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The Numbers in Nonfiction
This library media PowerPoint introduces the system of nonfiction call numbers. Each slide includes information on what numbers go with each subject, along with colorful illustrations.
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Radical Raptors
Learners are introduced to raptors and their role in the environment. They identify three characteristics of raptors and list several types of raptors found in nature. They discuss their positive and negative experiences with raptors and...
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Business: Making a Budget
Students plan a one-month budget, allowing for unexpected expenses. Using checkbook skills, they pay mock bills. Working in small groups, students watch a teacher-prepared Powerpoint presentation, visit financial Websites, and utilize...
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Unification of Germany
In this German history study guide worksheet, students read about the events that led to the unification of Germany and then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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Digital Photography Project: My Special Place
Students read an except form, "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros, as a prompt for a family discussion about the history of their name. They use this discussion to express their personality by creating a Power Point slide...
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Coffee Plantations
Students explore coffee and coffee plantations. They view a Power Point presentation of what coffee looks like, where it grows, and how it is harvested. They discuss the environmental impacts on growing cofee and how it compares to...
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Writing Review
This presentation provides a series of activities that can be used as morning warm ups throughout the week, or as a writing review. Learners put words in ABC order, learn about alliteration, correct punctuation in a series of sentences,...
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President Internet Project
Young scholars utilize search engines to locate information on one of the first five Presidents of the United States. Students utilize various technological skills that incorporate higher level thinking, analysis, and summarization. ...
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Artic/Antarctic Animals
Fourth graders create an organized report which includes specific information about their assigned animal. They use the Alpha Smarts program and Microsoft Word to create their reports.
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Searching the Internet
Students discuss current knowledge of internet searches. They research vocabulary terms related to internet usage. Students list African-Americans that they believe have made a difference. Each student picks a person to research and...
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Medicine
Go over the importance of staying safe when handling or coming into contact with medicine. This very short presentation covers some of the key dangers and reasons why children should be careful around prescription drugs.
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The House on Haunted Hill
Have your class practice problem solving and critical-thinking skills. Learners read a long story about an adventure involving a haunted house, make decisions about what the character should do, and evaluate the storytelling process.
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Dangers of Payday Loans
Students examine the interest and penalties associated with payday loans. In this finance lesson plan, students identify payday loans and the dangers of short term credit. Students create their own informational PowerPoint about payday...
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Mathematics: Budgeting
Students develop a month long budget. They use problem solving skills to adjust their budgets for unforeseen expenses. They use checks to pay mock bills.
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Speech Acts
See various examples of connotations in phrases and semantics. Speech acts are displayed along with their contexts and meanings.
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Fact and Opinion 3: Pretest
In this fact and opinion worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions where they identify fact and opinion sentences and answer fact and opinion questions about a passage they read. Students complete 10 questions total.
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Inferencing II: Post Test
In this inferences instructional activity, students answer multiple choice questions about inferences after they read a passage. Students read 4 passages and answer 10 questions total.
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Circulatory Circles
Students investigate the circulatory system. In this circulatory system lesson, students complete a WebQuest and explore all the areas of the heart. Students determine the functions of different parts of the circulatory system and...
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Garfield and Friends
In this Garfield worksheet, students watch a video about Garfield and answer true and false, multiple choice, and crossword questions about it. Students complete 3 activities total.
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Pilgrim Presentation
In these pilgrim presentation worksheets, students conduct research about their assigned pilgrim. Students create presentations for their research that may be a video, skit, or poster.
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Career Awareness
Learners discuss career possibilities. In this career education lesson, students view presentations from various career areas and discuss workplace requirements. Learners list the top few career choices that interest them.
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Food Pyramid
Third graders examine healthy eating habits by identifying the food pyramid. In this personal health lesson, 3rd graders discuss their own eating habits and how there should be a variety of foods in all diets. Students research an...
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Breaking Down the Declaration of Independence
Students examine the Declaration of Independence. In this colonial America lesson, students analyze the three sections of the Declaration and determine the beliefs the founding fathers had about rights.