Students evaluate whether certain physical actions constitute a "good touch" or a "bad touch". In this sensitive health instructional activity, students are read a book about types of touches, and then compare and contrast between good...

Students discuss the importance of having insurance to protect their car and homes. In groups, they research the different types of insurance available and define new related vocabulary. To end the lesson, they determine the benefits...

Students explore careers. In this life goals lesson, students examine several career paths as they listen to puppets present different types of jobs and discuss the importance of each of the jobs.

Students identify different responsibilities they have at home and at school. In this responsibilities lesson plan, students identify the responsibilities they need to follow through on and what happens when they don't. They put...

Students demonstrate how to get help in an emergency. For this 'In Case Of An Emergency" lesson plan, students listen to a story called It's Time to Call 911, describe emergencies using their senses, practice writing/saying important...

Students have trout in their classroom and complete journaling, checklists, temperature checking, and ammonia level recording. In this trout lesson plan, take weekly observation records of their trout.

Students explore how fashion has mirrored the attitudes and lifestyles of people in different cultures throughout history and create fashion magazines reflecting their findings.

Students sort and classify different attributes of warning signs, labels, and sounds. In this warning signs lesson plan, the teacher shows students different warning signs, labels, and sounds and tells students what each one means. ...

Students study the importance of eating a colorful diet of fruits and vegetables. In this nutritional diet lesson, students complete multiple activities to learn about the nutritional value of colorful fruits and vegetables.

Students observe skulls of wild animals and determine their characteristics for survival. They evaluate the skuylls to discover the diets, and if the animals were predators or prey. They complete worksheets on mystery skulls.

Students examine the decision-making process of purchasing a car. They conduct Internet research, determine a monthly car payment based on loan information, e-mail various online car websites, research insurance, and determine the best...

Learners examine a variety of tools that are used to collect scientific data. They conduct an experiment that reveals what type of particles is in the air at their school. Students report on their findings.

Students conclude and acknowledge that each person is unique and special. In this I Am Special lesson plan, students compare their digital photograph to pictures of people in magazines to determine likenesses/differences. They describe...

Second graders identify symptoms of illness and how they can get better. In this health lesson, 2nd graders use Venn diagrams to categorize what the character of a story did to get well, and different types of symptoms.

Students use the elements of art and principles of design to explore value. In this color value lesson, students use the portrait of a a face to help them understand color value, tints, shades and tones.

Students explore the history of flight, specifically the Wright brothers. Pupils create paper airplanes. They discuss considerations in building an aircraft such as drag, thrust, and weight. Classmates compare the Wright Brother's...

Students describe MLk's leadership of the desegregation movement. Students discuss the meaning of non-violent revolution. Students identify the difference between their lives and those ofcitizens in 1963. Students write a short essay...

Learners examine the process of how a bill becomes law. Pupils discuss reasons for debates and explore the use of filibusters. The class observes a video to discover procedures in the House and Senate. Students visit a filibuster...

Students understand and follow directions based on traffic signs. In this traffic signs lesson plan, students play the game red light green light and are asked why they stop and go according to the colors. They then are introduced to the...

Students read the narrative, Caribbean Immigration and examine how sugar production and migration of people of African origin have been intertwined for centuries. Working in three groups, they present oral reports on the three eras of...

Students research the economic importance of the major reservoirs in Illinois. In groups, they manage a budget for one of the lakes to promote tourism in the area. They also work together to create advertisements.

Students measure their shadows early in the morning, record direction of shadow, make marks in ground with chalk or tape, measure with ruler, and record results. Students repeat process at noon, and then later in afternoon. Students...

Students examine the life of bats in Illinois. Using the internet, they research the history of the bat in Illinois and describe the way they find prey by using echolocation. They report their findings to the class and answer any...

Students work together to identify groups of endangered animals. Using a pamphlet, they group the pictures according to specific criteria and cut the pictures out and color them. They place the animals in the correct habitat and share...