Fifth graders compare and contrast the Russian fairytale, Wee Little Havroshechka" with the Anglo-Saxon "Cinderella." In groups the discuss and then write their own versions of the Cinderella story. Students write about the differences...

Students design a tee shirt that depicts some aspect of their family history.

Students identify a key line from a Shakespearean play and create a poem based on the imagery evoked by the dialogue.

Fourth graders research the use of handcarts as a form of transportation for mid-19th century Mormon pioneers. They write mathematical story problems about this unique form of transportation and incorporate their researched data.

Students create an artistic rendering based on what they have learned from the film and the lesson.

Fourth graders write cinquain poems showing an understanding that people cannot outrun trains. They examine safety messages concerning tunnels, bridges and trains.

Students examine the characteristics of the Oak Ridge Moraine in Canada. Using a map, the locate the moraine and present and defend a position on how the resources found there should be used. They must use proper geography terminology...

Students read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, and practice fine motor skills by using scissors and newsprint strips, and balloons to create paper mache caterpillars.

Students discuss Snowflake Bentley, the first snowflake photographer, and use art supplies such as Fiskars¿¿ Punches and Snow Texture Plates to create individual snowflake book report covers.

Students relate the colors in a garden to those in a rainbow by creating a multicolored three-dimensional garden portrait. They read, "Planting a Rainbow" by Lois Ehlert, then construct their garden with colored paper on white cardstock.

Students develop skills in letter recognition. They trace leaves on paper cut outs. Students write upper case letters on oak leafs and lower case letters on acorns. They match leaves to appropriate acorns.

Third graders read the book "Polar, Titanic Bear" in a small group and determine the main idea in the book. They utilize KidPix to produce a slideshow about the book. They write and keyboard a caption for each slide. They present their...

Sixth graders construct a collage using found objects over the surface of a shoe creating an object of art. They use a digital camera to document the process of making the shoes. They create images of "art shoes walking" with the...

Students examine facts about the elderly population of the United States that lives in poverty through the context of universal human rights. They participate in class discussion, review census records, read case studies, interview...

Young scholars discuss different shapes each day of the week. Students connect shapes they are learning to shapes they see in the real world.

Second graders investigate how to buy food by going to the store. They use pictures of farming and different types of food to engage in the lesson. It includes key vocabulary that puppets use while telling a story to the students. They...

Students create The Very Hungry Kindergartner books. In the books, students will write in and illustrate a page for each month they are in school.

Seventh graders examine how economics can empower or disempowers people of a nation. In groups, they analyze how commodities for economic power have changed and the trends that might affect future empowerment. They describe Canada's...

Students read and retell the story of Fred the Fish. In groups, they create their own story of a similar nature and identify a situation in their community like the one in the story. They create possible solutions to the problem and...

Young scholars plan and perform a mysterious scenario using a variety of literary conventions such as characterization, setting, and plot development. Each group provides enough clues to make solving the mystery a challenge.

Students observe properties of items, determine time it takes for organic/inorganic items to decompose, identify differences/similarities between decomposition, identify practical uses in litter/garbage control, & establish reasons...

Students listen to the story The Mitten, and visit a website about the story's author. Students create masks of the animals from the story and present a play of the story.

First graders examine the different levels of the food pyramid and plan a healthy meal. They discuss the food pyramid and read about nutrition using a variety of resources. Using Kidspiration computer software, they plan a...

Second graders identify people of different ages, cultural backgrounds, traditions, and careers. They explain how they contribute to the community. Students sing a song to display the different Christmas traditions that are celebrated in...