Students examine how a scene in a movie or in literature is constructed. In this film and literature lesson plan students answer questions based on film clips then create storyboards depicting a scene from their life.

Engage your class in photography with this series of activities! Beginning photographers research and explain elements of photography, camera equipment, and careers in photography. After the research portion, learners complete one of two...

Energy-aware learners conduct an audit on their electricity usage by recording their electric meter reading and assessing the thermostat, light bulbs, windows, and water heaters in their homes. In class, they analyze results and discuss...

Definitely for high schoolers, this lesson is an open-ended exploration of energy efficiency. Groups of two to three junior environmental engineers design an experiment to test for efficiency. They prepare a full lab report and...

Engage young ones and explain grammar with the folk tale Monkey and Rabbit Together. Using a list of verbs from the story, young readers work on verb participles and proper speech habits. The story itself is not included. Social studies...

Although it does not properly address how to use the Common Core standard, this resource does provide a decent writing prompt that explores how minor characters influence Hamlet's decisions throughout the play. The prompt can be used for...

Learning prepositions can be tricky in any language, and English is no exception! Try out the activities described here to help your English language learners grasp the difference between in and on and through and by. After a game of...

It's time to conjugate! If your class doesn't really know what that means, use the materials provided here to build understanding. The resource covers verbs, infinitives, the different Spanish verb endings, conjugation in the present...

Provide some group brainstorming and story-planning time with the fifth lesson in a series on examining and creating documentaries. After you've explained the purpose of each section of a documentary, groups meet to plan the beginning,...

Engage and entertain young learners with this collection of readers theatre activities. With over 25 different scripts, a wide range of topics are covered from simple counting and rhyming exercises to adaptions of popular children's...

Students identify the characteristics that make someone a hero. They also examine the values of all heroes.

In this parts of speech review worksheet, students read over definitions and examples of adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, articles, nouns, and verbs.

In this present continuous worksheet, students write numbers next to sentences and determine if a verb can be used in the present continuous tense. Students complete 60 problems total.

Students explore and analyze the sounds and shapes of the words used in Shakespeare's works They participate in a charades-like memorization exercise in which they create "word plays" for each of the words in the monologue.

First graders examine the human environmental impact and discover ways to lessen effects. They create a pollution damage flow chart and write down what they think Mother Earth might say. They create inventions from recyclable materials.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropic heroes. For this everyday heroes lesson, students compare and contrast media and famous heroes with everyday heroes. Middle schoolers discuss heroes in small groups and then come...

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer and essay questions based on Sister Carrie. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom of the...

Students investigate nutrition guidelines and recommendations to present what the information to their class. Based on their assessment of current habits, they determine which areas they would like to improve to reach goals for good...

Students explore the history of education and race in the United States. By researching Supreme Court cases dealing with race and education, students examine the ways in which these cases have reflected changing social and cultural norms.

Students create and produce their own "WAlk Through" video about their neighborhood, develop script writing and on-camera narration skills, and gain knowledge and expertise about the landmarks in their own neighborhoods.

Students are introduced to the proper ways to deal with conflict at home. In groups, they define family based on what it means to them and identify factors that lead to a breakdown in communications. They participate in role-playing...

Students examine different global issues and share their learned information with others. Students choose a topic to research, write a research essay, conduct a survey about knowledge and attitude toward chosen topic, and create an oral...

Ninth graders create a map of China. They identify the various spheres of influence carved out by the Imperialist powers of Europe as well as locating geographical features of china and major cities. They explain the global impact of...

In this laws of motion worksheet, students review Newton's 3 laws of motion and compare force and net force. 11 matching, 18 fill in the blank, 6 word problems.