Curated OER
Acoustical Science
Students explore musical instruments and the pitches and tones they make. For this acoustical science lesson, students create their own string instruments and explore how pitch is altered.
Curated OER
Oxidation and Combustion: Chemical Reactions in Fire
Students investigate the art and science of pyrotechnics. In this chemistry and computer lesson, students learn about the chemical basis of fire and structure of fireworks. Students then apply their knowledge in creating virtual...
Scholastic
It's a Whatchamacallit
Learners formulate new applications for simple machines in an original invention that solves a common problem. They brainstorm ideas for a new product using simple machines and communicate a finished project through an oral, written, and...
Curated OER
Gingerbread Phonological Awareness Pictures: Syllables
For this syllables worksheet, students say the name of the horse, fox, gingerbread man, and stove. Students listen to the phonological sounds and syllables in the words.
Curated OER
Missing Masterpieces
Students investigate a fictitious crime involving stolen art masterpieces. They work collaboratively in teams to solve the fictitious crime. Students return the stolen paintings in a Microsoft PowerPoint "portfolio" to their owner. They...
Curated OER
Looking for More Clues
Fifth graders explore how to collect data and display it on a bar and circle graph.
Curated OER
Write Me A Picture
Students practice with various art techniques, such as calligraphy and painting. They create a calligraphy writing on paper given to them by their teacher. They illustrate the writing and share with the class.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Miss Nelson Is Missing Key Details
Where did Miss Nelson go? We look at the key details in the text to determine what is happening throughout the story. Young scholars will locate and record key details about story elements (characters, setting, problem, solution, and...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Count by 10's
Numbers don't stop at 20! This lesson looks at the numbers beyond 20 using the book "The Cheerios Counting Book" by Barbara Barbieri McGrath. This lesson includes a detailed plan, links to center ideas, a printable worksheet, and a video...
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan: Chances Are Talking Probability (Pdf) [Pdf]
An introductory lesson in probability for students in grades three to five. The concepts presented in this lesson are interwoven, over time, into a current unit of study. Kids examine closely the "language" of probability as used in...