Young scholars discover how to use a phone book and the want ads to find a job, how to fill out a job application, and how to write/type a resume. They participate in a mock job interview.

Students work together to research a time when their family came to America. They each take on the role of a member of the family and research their lives. They are to make the presentation to the class.

Learners investigate the meaning of stereotypes as they relate to the elderly. They examine media portrayal of both older and younger people, and examine how the government treats age discrimination. They participate in an...

Students view a television program that explores the influence and importance of film's contribution to the rise of global culture. They discuss and write about the movies' influence in their own lives and compare and contrast different...

Young scholars determine what objects are meaningful in their lives and look at artist Sheila Hicks' soft sculpture titled Six Soft Stones. Students explore the symbolic meanings attached to the art form of "wrapping" and wrap a...

Students are read a short book "Time Train" by Paul Fleischman. Using the text, they identify the clues to let them know the train is traveling back in time. They make a time line of the trip and make a cutout of meat-eating and...

Students identify and interpret the importance of energy efficiency in connection with air pollution. They communicate with families and peers about ways to more effectively contribute to the reduction of air pollution. Finally,...

For this reading worksheet, students respond to the book The Jacket I Wear in the Snow by completing an activity at home with a parent. Students cut out the 10 pictures which depict scenes from the book and paste them next to the...

In this good habits worksheet, learners complete the crossword puzzle with the terms about hygiene. Students finish 10 clues for the puzzle.

In this art project worksheet, students use the patterns provided to make bodies out of paper that represent their family members. Students color and cut out the pieces and seal them with contact paper. Students attach a magnet to the...

Students explore the concept of the cost of raising a child. In this cost of raising a child lesson plan, students read an article about the expenses associated with teenagers. Students discuss ways in which parents maneuver finances for...

Students explore the concept of the letter Dd.  In this letter recognition lesson, students are engulfed with items, movement, and music that begin with the letter Dd.  Students create crafts that help them learn and recognize...

In this map reading learning exercise, learners examine the map of Melton Park and determine if the sentences are true or false. Students answer 20 questions.

In this dictation text worksheet, young scholars listen to an article containing vocabulary pertaining to fashion.

In this dialogue about fashion, students ask and answer questions concerning fashion.

Learners explore percentages by participating in a consumer math activity. In this economics lesson plan, students read different math scenarios and identify the price of an item after a special discount has been given. Learners utilize...

Students study agriculture. In this agriculture instructional activity, students investigate how agriculture helps to meet a family's needs. Students identify things in their home that began as agriculture.

Students discover the Command Economic System, which is found in countries like the Former Soviet Union, North Korea, and China.  Students identify five characteristics unique to the Command Economy.

Learners test the strength of the arch in eggs. Then form hypothesis for how to increase their strength.

Fourth graders bring in items or pictures related to Chinese culture. The items are displayed in the room as a museum exhibit.

Students measure and record the mass of the nut to be tested to the nearest 0.01 gram.

Learners identify the value of quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, and use a variety of coins to show the value of a dollar. They count the exact amount of purchase.

Young scholars prepare a bulletin board that shows the changing identity of their state before and after statehood.

Students explain the process of evaporation using an activity that allows students to see the gradual disappearance of water.