Seventh graders explore the significance of the Mier Expedition to the Republic of Texas. They discuss the suffering Texans endured during their escape attempt and incarceration. Using first hand interviews and recollections, 7th graders...

Eighth graders comprehend how the siege of the Alamo and the Texas revolution laid the groundwork for the United States-Mexican War. They discuss how westward expansion led to Texas Independence. Students complete the "Remeber the...

Students investigate the skills necessary to become an assertive person while examining the strengths of communication that is needed. The benefits of being assertive are also covered. Teachers demonstrate and model the assertive behaviors.

High schoolers investigate the use of proper attire for the acquiring of employment. They research the right type of clothes needed to perform a job. Students discuss the appropriate attire from the use of magazines and comparing types...

Students listen to a statement about the role the Internet plays in the political process and respond by placing a card under the appropriate agree/disagree sign at the front of the room. Students brainstorm reasons to select their...

Students engage in a study of incorporating literature into the Social Studies classroom. They review a variety of literature sources and then create a bulletin board with the information. Then students practice using the Reader's...

Pupils collect data from tossing a ball into the air. Using a data collection device, they graph the data, set a window, and analyze the height of the toss, how long the ball was in the air, etc. They then find an equation that models...

Young scholars Watch a video to observe Celtic dancers prior to playing a game called, "Irish Jig Tag." When students are tagged with a Shamrock wand, they mimic an Irish jig. The game can be adapted to celebrate other nationalities or...

In this phonics worksheet, learners view seven pictures, pronounce each one, write each picture three times a piece and then make a complete sentence using each picture in each sentence.

In this phonics CH worksheet, students view twelve pictures, say and pronounce each one, write in the CH in each word and then read each word out loud.

For this phonics CH worksheet, students view twelve pictures and decide whether each picture starts or ends with ch. Students circle their answers.

In this phonics ck worksheet, students view nine different pictures and place them in sequential order on the lines provided.

In this consonant digraph worksheet, 2nd graders will focus on the "ch" sound. Students will trace 8 words and connect the words to their corresponding pictures.

In this long vowel worksheet, 1st graders will focus on the long i sound. Students will study 6 pictures and choose the beginning, middle, and end sound for each before writing the words on the lines provided.

In this letter i activity, 1st graders will read pictures that have the letter i sound. Students will then trace 8 words before drawing a line from the word to the correct picture it represents.

Young scholars identify each phase of mitosis and the main characteristics of each. Students prepare a microscope slide with onion root tip. Young scholars observe the cell division occurring in the cells and label the mitosis phases...

Students formulate the criteria for leadership in the Jamestown colony in order to develop understanding of early U.S. government. In this history activity, students read an article about leadership in this colony and rate each leader...

Students describe a political or social issue in India or South Asia metaphorically in the form of a recipe. In this lesson, students deconstruct a chosen issue, identify it's components and how it developed. They present their recipe...

In this marine life instructional activity, students fill in the boxes beside each ocean creature name with one of the following feeding methods: predator, scavenger, grazer, and filter feeder. Students then list or draw marine creatures...

In this adjectives worksheet, students are given 5 different kinds of examples of adjectives. Students read the different kinds of adjectives and then identify them in 3 sentences.

Third graders examine the history of Las Vegas. In this Las Vegas lesson, 3rd graders learn about the history of the city as they listen to a lecture. Students then create a Las Vegas timeline and acrostic poem.

Learners create a monoprint. In this printmaking lesson, students use tempura paint on a piece of foil to create a picture. Then, learners place a piece of paper against the wet paint and press to make a print of the image.

Young scholars analyze the role of independent counsel. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding Watergate, Impeachment, and the role of independent counsel. Young scholars...

Sixth graders complete a report on one of Hercules 12 labors. For this Hercules lesson plan, 6th graders read a book, view a video, and research the internet on the 12 labors of Hercules and then write a report on one of them.