Pupils participate in a service learning activity regarding universal human rights. In this service learning lesson, students craft posters that illustrate guaranteed rights that all people should possess.

Students examine the Preamble to the Constitution. In this government lesson, students read the Preamble of the Constitution and define the meaning of unknown words. Students write about examples of how the Constitution protects our rights.

That slang is the bomb! A simple handout explains to learners what informal language is and when it is appropriate. After reading, have your class write a few sentences using both informal and formal English. They can trade papers...

Students practice sorting books. In this sorting instructional activity, students play the Flood Game on the PBS web site. With knowledge of the sorting system used by libraries, students sort small numbers of books using categories...

Young scholars demonstrate good listening skills. In this listening skills lesson, students identify the signs people give when they are actively listening, such as eye contact. Young scholars practice good listening skills in a an...

Students review the patterns they discovered from a previous activity.  In this investigative lesson students plot data as a class and color a map. 

Middle schoolers examine the movement of plate tectonics. In this lesson on the spreading of the seafloor, students use maps and models to observe how the sea floor spreads.

Students explore the concept of sacrifice during wartime. In this World War II lesson plan, students explore the Allied and Axis Powers that existed during the war. Students discover sacrifices that were made by both powers during the...

Young scholars explore the history of rebus puzzles. For this ancient history lesson, students discuss the history of rebus puzzles and collaborate to solve rebus puzzles.

Students research the first female reporters. For this Women's History Month lesson, students discuss Nelly Bly and write a news story about a school issue.

Seventh graders explore different forms of sacrifice.  In this World History lesson plan, 7th graders determine the reasons why people make sacrifices.  Students write a personal goal to make a small sacrifice. 

Pupils examine the Eight Levels of Charity. For this philanthropy lesson, students investigate the levels of charity and create posters that help them achieve one of the eight levels of charity.

In this punctuation review instructional activity, students determine sentences that are punctuated correctly/incorrectly. Students may correct answers on-line. Worksheet has links to additional activities.

In this punctuation worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive exercise about the correct use of punctuation in sentences. The sentences have a college sports theme.

Students create recycled art. In this visual art lesson plan, students use recycled products to assemble robotic pieces of art. Students also write stories about their robots.

Students identify what plants need to grow. In this plant biology lesson, students analyze the differences between an artificial plant and a live plant. Students plant seeds and discuss what plants need to grow. Students observe the...

In this idioms practice activity, students examine 9 idioms and their meanings. Students then use 6 of the idioms to give advice in 6 scenarios.

For this idiom worksheet, students read explanation of 8 common idioms, then complete a fill-in-the-blank activity using those same idioms. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

In this idioms worksheet, 7th graders read 8 idioms and their meanings and then respond to 8 fill in the blank and short answer questions regarding the idioms.

In this idiom worksheet, students read a sentence, then choose the correct meaning of the idiom, or fill in a blank with the correct idiom. Worksheet is divided into a section for elementary, intermediate and advanced.

In this most common idioms worksheet, students match idioms with their meanings, then fill in blanks with idioms to complete sentences.

Students explore the concept of saving money. For this saving money lesson, students read an article about saving money. Students discuss ways to save money and what makes it difficult to save money. Students compare prices of products.

Students explore the concept of financial trouble. In this financial trouble lesson plan, students read an article about people who earn large salaries, but still have financial trouble. Students discuss ways to avoid and get out of...

Students explore the concept of credit. In this credit lesson, students read an article about credit debt and financial trouble. Students discuss ways to avoid financial trouble. Students make a cause and effect chart for the people in...