Students draw conclusions from primary sources and share information and interpretations with a small group. They are introduced to the Jigsaw technique. Students discuss why a grocery receipt would be a primary source. They...

Students view a film about two families living in San Francisco during the 1960s. They examine clips of the film and take notes on its historical context and discuss what historical information can be received from first-hand...

Students experience an archaeological dig exploring off the shore of Black Hawk Island and Wisconsin River. They study in the same place where the infamous Dell House once stood. Dell House and its historical significance is reviewed...

In this reading activity, students respond to the book Jake Baked the Cake by completing an activity at home with a parent. Students cut out 4 pictures and paste them on the page, matching the clue and rhyming pattern.

In this naming tradition worksheet, students pose the 8 short answer questions to an interviewee with regards to the history of their name.

In these writing style worksheets, students practice developing their writer's voice. Students complete three activities that help them with their writing voice.

In this adverbs worksheet, students read 25 sentences and insert an adverb of frequency into each one. There is a word bank of adverbs to choose from.

Students calculate the cost of painting a room. In this surface area lesson, students create a scale model from provided dimensions of a bedroom. Groups use area formulas to find square footage, from which materials and labor costs are...

Students research a notable painter and use his or her work as inspiration to create a functional light switch plate.  In this art lesson, students find an artist whose work is appealing to them to research and critique. ...

First graders read the book Stelluna by Janell Cannon. In this bat lesson plan, 1st graders use their sense of smell to identify objects, learn and recite a rhyme, and differentiate between the words night and day.

Students write a research action plan on how to buy products that are environmentally friendly even in tough world conditions. In this ethical business lesson plan, students learn that the economy, food prices, natural disasters, and...

Students use dance as a form of communication. In this meanings of dance instructional activity, students create dances to communicate a variety of emotions.

High schoolers explore the concept of algebra topics. In this algebra topics lesson, students solve linear and quadratic equations. High schoolers solve systems and factor equations. Students practice problems involving perfect square...

Second graders study Keith Haring by creating tee-shirts and a mural. In this art lesson, 2nd graders study the life and works of Keith Haring through his symbols. Students then make drawings reflective of Haring's style as music plays....

Seventh graders explore the concept of properties. In this properties lesson, 7th graders discuss the various math properties including the commutative, associative, distributive, multiplication properties and so on. Students create...

Fourth graders investigate the hardships Pilgrims faced on the Mayflower and Speedwell. In this Pilgrim lesson, 4th graders listen to an account of the Pilgrim's voyage from Plymouth, England to present day Massachusetts. Students sit in...