Students become familiar with the web-based projects underway during the school year. They determine what their own interests are in respect to participating in the web-based projects.

First graders create a three page booklet about Fiesta. They use Kid Works 2 to create a project with illustrations and text.

Seventh graders write an essay on the Muslims involved with the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. They express how the attacks made them feel and what they can do to help.

Young scholars use a Venn diagram to explore the similarities and differences between two sets of "Aviation Pioneers." They read age appropriate texts related to the design of the Ohio quarter reverse. They examine the quarter and locate...

Ninth graders examine the process of writing a newspaper article that presents a point of view. They read various newspaper articles, analyze methods of persuasive writing, interpret and create editorial cartoons, and write an editorial.

Students perform for the class a four-part arrangement of the holiday song Jingle Bells (provided) with each student performing one part of the arrangement. This lesson plan requires the use of a networked keyboard lab.

Sixth graders research payload specialists and see how many are men and how many are women and what countries they come from. They then create an excel spreadsheet to reflect data they found and must have two graphs for interpretation.

Students explore and are able to explain how to read an old street map of downtown Omaha. Students review the names of schools in OPS as well as country names in Nebraska. They find out the names of graves in Prospect Hill Cemetery....

Learners research and record on a timeline the biography of a chosen poet correlating the poetry of the bard with those events which shaped his or her life. The events of the poet's life are examined to contrive meaning of the writings...

Students find out what a storyboard is and why it is important. They identify what kind of traditional and technological tools can be used to create a storyboard and determine the order of each team's part for the final presentation.

Students explore the various ways people in our country and other countries conduct celebrations during the month of December. They research the celebration they've chosen and will present this to the class.

Students examine culture and music of specified areas. They conduct research and design a booth for a chosen culture. With researched information, students decorate a poster, create an informational packet, and locate examples of music.

Ninth graders design a flag for any flag day of their choice. They may select an existing group but need to redesign the logo or make one up of their own, limiting their colors to a maximum of three or four to keep costs down. They make...

Students read a rhyme together. They are asked to identify the first missing word of the rhyme. Students are asked if they agree with the word. They then use their mouse and select and place the remining words. Students read the...

Students use music software to create and refine a musical composition. They use music software to create a sequence of musical phrases. Students use music software to create and refine a musical composition and adapt it in the light...

For this printing worksheet students first trace the sentence 'This is a sample of my handwriting." Next students write this on their own. This is DeNelian style printing.

In this cursive worksheet students see 3 complete sentences in DeNelian cursive. Students copy the sentences on the lines provided.

In this vocabulary worksheet, students read 10 sentences about working and choose the best response for the blank word. Students use their best judgment in correct grammar.

In this printing practice worksheet, students learn to form the letter Z by tracing over 24 examples. The letters are thick so students may trace easily; the outlines become lighter each line. The examples are not written on primary...

In this printing practice worksheet, students learn to print the letter Y. Students trace over 24 examples but do not form their own. Because these letters are not written on lines, it is unclear if these are upper or lower case.

In this facial expression worksheet, students cut out 12 facial expression cards, 6 positive and 6 negative moods. Teachers can print off a large picture of each expression that is labeled.

Students identify narrative procedure. In this narrative procedure lesson, students analyze a recipe and visit the website www.ehow.com. Students discuss narrative procedures and answer questions. students make a list of the procedures...

Do we really need sunscreen? What are the risks of tanning? Learners explore these questions through a series of informational texts and engaging, hands-on activities.