Pupils investigate the concept of planetary differentiation. They complete an experiment to simulate it using gelatin and food. The lesson includes vocabulary to increase reading comprehension skills as part of the inquiry. The lesson...

Students investigate a state of choice. They conduct research looking at various important aspects of the state. The information is organized into a presentation for the class. The additional reading of target books should help students...

Student read background summary information and debate how much control did the government require to keep the nation safe. They research how World War II restrictions on enemy lines were enforced and how it related to the U.S....

Students read "The Eiserloh Story" and evaluate decisions made by the government in time of war. They determine if the government violated the rights of innocent civilians. They identify the Bill of Rights and analyze each Right.

Students complete activities to measure temperature. In this temperature instructional activity, students read Geoffrey Groundhog Predicts the Weather and make a KWL chart about predicting weather. Students discuss folklore about...

Second graders complete math computation word problems. In this word problems lesson, 2nd graders read the math computation word problems and solve them.

Seventh graders examine the style of Inuit.  In this Film lesson, 7th graders research the different ways to create a Hollywood film.  Students read various articles on this style of art. 

First graders explore space science by completing an arts and crafts activity. In this moon lesson, 1st graders explore the geography of the moon and discuss the importance it has for people living on Earth. Students create a replica...

Students discuss the Bill of Rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson plan, students discuss laws and rights. Students read a textbook selection about the bill of Rights, complete a vocabulary word activity, and complete guided reading...

Ninth graders examine the Ball season in Europe. In this European Culture ESL lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students complete a graphic organizer on going to a ball. 

Ninth graders examine a Christmas in England. In this English culture lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students  write an email to their teacher about their traditional Christmas in their...

Tenth graders examine the role of Nicholas Sarkozy in the European Union. In this European Union ESL lesson, 10th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a radio conversation on what they have read....

Students investigate the letter "b" and how it occurs in different words. They look at the beginning of words specifically to find the letter "b". Students use a worksheet during guided practice. The teacher reads various alphabet books...

Ninth graders examine who Eleanor Rigby is in the song by the beatles. In this Beatles music instructional activity, 9th graders read an article. Students complete a set of guided questions. 

Tenth graders study the different ethnicities in Europe. In this Eastern Europe ESL lesson, 10th graders read an article and complete guided questions. Students participate in a debate.

Ninth graders explore different British desserts. In this British culture ESL lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a debate as a whole class.

Ninth graders examine the the toxic spill in Hungary. In this Hungarian lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students write an email to their teacher explaining the causes and effects of the Toxic disaster.

For this literacy activity, students cut out the parts of the story and play a game of putting it in the logical order and color the pages.

With the Wordle ap in one hand, and their favorite writing piece in the other, 3rd graders analyze their verb usage. They select a piece they have written, type it into Wordle, then analyze their word choices and alter them using synonyms.

Do you know what a fallacy is? Discuss this term and its meaning with your class. Then, talk about why making generalizations about a large group of people isn't the best thing to do. As a group, study the included letter excerpt. It...

Students categorize relative phrases from a word bank, then analyze and discuss an article on the subject.

Students complete a variety of activities related to the book "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White. They create a comic strip based on the characters, setting, and plot of the story, and examine the author's writing process. In small groups...

Students use a KWL Chart. In this lesson, students will have a blank KWL, or what do I know, what do I want to learn, and what did I learn chart. Students get to there the other students in their class by filling it out the KWL chart and...

Students investigate people, places and environments. Using the internet, students gather information about the country and culture that they visit. Students use Classport technology to collaborate and communicate with students on a...