Sixth graders be immersed indirect experiences which are opportunities for students to reflect, look back, debrief or abstract from their experiences what they have felt, and thought, and studied.

Students listen to and retell familiar stories. They create fairytale homes based on those familiar stories. Students practice retelling familiar stories in their own words. They complete both assignments on The Three Little Pigs.

Students use the internet to gather information on bluebirds. In groups, they observe and record the size, color and various sounds of the birds. They view photographs of the birds in different stages of development and discuss how...

In this Christmas problem solving learning exercise, students solve 7 mathematical problems by first doing the work in parentheses and then solving each problem.

Students explore the poinsettia and its symbolism as a Christmas flower. Students will listen to a story about the poinsettia and its origins in Mexico and discuss what they know about Mexico. They will discuss the poinsettia's...

Students create friendship bracelets using a circular pattern. In this friendship instructional activity, students use visual aides such as Kidspiration and use a problem solving method to learn more each other.

Learners research the Incan civilization. In this Incan civilization lesson, students study the geography of the Andes mountains and play an Andean siku. Learners discuss how the sounds of nature influenced their musical piece.

Students review shapes and their cutting skills by making a hamburger collage. In this shapes lesson plan, students identify shapes that make up the food in a hamburger, cut out the food from construction paper, and create a collage out...

Students explore symmetry.  Students observe a variety of bug and plant drawings, then draw a bug jar. Students observe bugs from the top of the jar for a symmetrical view, and the side of the jar for an asymmetrical view. ...

Young scholars explore conflict resolution.  In this character development lesson, students decorate paper plates to use as puppets. Young scholars role play scenarios in which classroom problem solving is practiced.

Students use a CD case, foam tiles, and a picture of themselves to make a picture frame. In this picture frame lesson plan, students can use a picture of themselves or a drawing.

Students create a large circle out of construction paper and use a hole punch to make many holes. In this art lesson, students brush liquid starch over the holes putting different colored tissue paper over the starch.

Students observe changes in a penny when it is cleaned. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students use a dixie cup filled with vinegar and salt, and drop the penny into the water. Students observe the changes.

Students demonstrate how to cut paper using scissors. In this fine motor skills lesson, students use paper strips and scissors to practice their cutting skills. Students put their clippings into an envelope to bring home.

Students make their own butterfly on contact paper. In this art lesson, students cut or tear small pieces of tissue paper to put on their butterfly. Students place another piece of contact paper over the tissue paper pieces and cut the...

Students experience The Fish Counting Rhyme. In this counting lesson, students practice counting while listening to The Fish Counting Rhyme.

Young scholars compare colors. In this color lesson plan, students determine which colors are primary and which are secondary. Young scholars investigate rainbows and create a piece of art organizing colors as they appear in a rainbow.

Students work in cooperative pairs to research information and give oral presentations about African American men and women who have made significant contributions to U.S. history.

Seventh graders explain how local government impacts various aspects of daily life in their community. They strengthen their understanding of the connection between their local government and the needs and interests of their community.

Young scholars learn the historical context of mask-making explore the elements of the art form.

Students create a fabric poncho to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. They sample food and drink from Mexico and follow instructions to make the ponhco. They also discover the history of the holiday.

Learners participate in an activity to discover patterns. They make cutouts of bones and decorate them in patterns. They work together in pairs and removes the number of bones they roll on the die. They also practice writing their numbers.

Fourth graders produce narrative about a personal experience, with a focus on the trait of organization.

Students identify what is living and non-living in the world around them. They also tell whether these things are natural or man-made