Students study how war has shaped Canadian life, patriotism, propaganda, and music. They research primary source documents, novels, videos, and songs before celebrating Remembrance Day.

Third graders examine and identify different types of maps. They review the types of projections and which maps are better for different information. They answer comprehension questions at the end of the lesson plan.

Second graders examine the skills they need to have in order to function successfully in a family unit. They look at how families are different from one another and at the dynamics that exist in the families in this unit of lessons.

Learners write and publish a poem as part of a class poetry collection after analyzing the poetic structures of haiku, limericks, sound poems and free verse. After viewing a multimedia demonstration of the poetic structures, and after...

Young scholars explore the best approaches to reading with book buddies (younger students). Young scholars create a student-friendly definition for "mentor" and identify traits of a success that a mentor displays. They examine...

Students use microscopes to investigate the diversity of life that exists in pond water. They then conduct a controlled investigation to study the effect of a pollutant (rice) on a microcosm ecosystem.

Young scholars become familiar with the members of the solar system and planetary order. They identify differences and characteristics of individual planets. Finally students visualize the great size of the solar system and make the...

Students investigate the characteristics of living things. They determine that different organisms have different needs and describe and compare them. They draw and verbally respond about their favorite animal.

Students answer the question, 'Should San Diego reclaim its water for fresh drinking water?' They make a poster explaining the position: "Yes," drink reclaimed water; or "No," don't drink reclaimed water.

Young scholars comprehend the appropriate dress for an interview. They comprehend the importance neatness and cleaniness play in creating a good impression during an interview. Students answer questions correctly and completely during an...

Students identify a penny, nickel, dime, quarter and a half dollar. They examine the value of each coin and its equivalents (to quarter/dollar). After pairing up with a classmate, each one drills the other one on each coin.

Students complete the Know and Want to Know columns of a K-W-L worksheet about elementary aged children. They develop instructional methods for use in elementary social studies classroom that would increase content knowledge. They modify...

In this letter Z worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures and the four words for each. Students circle the word that best describes the picture and use that word in a sentence.

In these contraction worksheets, 3rd graders study the word combinations that make up contractions. Students complete 24 fill in the blank, 12 matching, and 5 short answer questions using the given contractions.

Students write a descriptive essay about a historical landmark in their area, such as the Curtis Center in Philadelphia, PA. In this historical landmarks lesson, students use their senses to detail information about the chosen landmark,...

Students complete circumference activities using a pumpkin and explore treating people fairly in regards to their physical characteristics. For this math and character lesson, students view images of pumpkins and describe them. Students...

Pupils practice recycling. In this character counts lesson, students discuss why pupils should be responsible about recycling. They cut out pictures from a magazine showing items that can be recycled. 

Learners define the Jewish concept of tzedakah. In this religious lesson, students read portions of the Torah and discuss the meaning of tzedakah. Learners visit a Jewish Community Center.

Students plan a service project to contribute to their community and then reflect on their experience. In this service project lesson, students help in a food pantry or donation center in their community. Students then write statements...

Young scholars practice following directions. In this listening activity, students play a game of "Follow the Leader" while coloring in an activity page. They must color their page according to the directions given by the teacher or leader.

Students find how freedom quilts helped free slaves.  In this American History activity, students read the story Sweet Clara and The Freedom Quilt and discuss the Underground Railroad.  They use their map skills to locate...

Students study ecology, listen to speakers and research conservation topics.  In this investigative lesson students discuss wilderness resources, learn about Native Americans and participate in activities that help them to better...

Students read I Corinthians 12 and relate the parts of the body to the Lewis and Clark expedition.  Students work in groups to discover the support that can be found in a body of believers.  Students then evaluate their work of...

Students learn math by using real world situations to show how math concepts are used. For this math concepts lesson plan, students can use a business to complete problems such as cement pouring, accounts payable, and drilling invoices.