Pupils are introduced to the genre of detective fiction. Based on their reading level, they are given a different series of books to read. For each story, they are to make predictions and practice decoding messages. To end the lesson...

Learners design a quilt square to reflect their special memory. For this family heirlooms lesson, students read The Patchwork Quilt and discuss the importance of family involvement in creating a family heirloom. Learners write and...

Students investigate the emotion and social practice of empathy. They role play being in various situations in order to understand the feelings of others. Students pick an adult to interview who has overcome great difficulty.

Students practice sorting books. In this sorting instructional activity, students play the Flood Game on the PBS web site. With knowledge of the sorting system used by libraries, students sort small numbers of books using categories...

Students interview a person in a career field they are interested in. In this career interview lesson, students identify a career they are interested in and the requirements of the job. Students research the career and develop a list of...

In this math worksheet, students create a tangram puzzle by coloring and cutting out the pattern pieces for a standard seven piece tangram puzzle.

In this Sudoku practice worksheet, students fill in the missing numbers in the 4x4 puzzle using their problem solving skills.

In this Sudoku practice worksheet, students fill in the missing numbers in the 6x6 puzzle using their problem solving skills.

In this Sudoku practice worksheet, students fill in the missing numbers in the 6x6 puzzle using their problem solving skills.

In this Sudoku practice learning exercise, learners fill in the missing numbers in the 6x6 puzzle using their problem solving skills.

In this magic squares worksheet, students practice their addition skills as they solve four 3x3 magic square puzzles by identifying the common sums.

In this word definitions worksheet, students read 9 words and definitions. Students think about whether the definition is correct and fits the word. Students write "yes" or "no".

In this addition practice worksheet, students use their problems solving skills to solve 2 math puzzles that require them to add to get sums up to 20. Students also create their own math puzzle using that blank template.

Students test what they know about horses. This activity contains 10 multiple choice general knowledge questions about horses and an answer key.

Students test what they know about elephants. This worksheet contains 9 multiple choice general knowledge questions about elephants. Answers are provided.

Students have the opportunity to use higher-level thinking skills and to apply their talents to previously learned material. It provides an opportunity for visual, auditory, and tactile/kinetic learners to utilize their particular...

Learners discuss whether honesty really is the best policy with a lesson on "The Empty Pot," a Chinese fable about integrity. After reading the story, class members answer several comprehension and reflection questions about what...

Learners "think" through mathematical problem solving and provide solutions using a variety of strategies after listening to Greg Tang's book, The Grapes of Math.

Students participate in the game People, Places, and Events to practice their science, and social studies skills

Young scholars listen to the poem "Casey at the Bat". They use their Forecasting Skill to answer questions and discuss the poem.

Students use a primary source of a political cartoon to set the context for a lesson. They answer key questions in writing or orally. Students conduct a class discussion about the issue to stimulate higher order thinking skills like...

Pupils measure various objects using non-standard units. The goal is for them to practice measuring in order to apply the physical act to various objects found in the classroom. The lesson is ideal for the kinesthetic learners and...

Students read and interpret a script. Then they use higher order thinking skills to transfer information to long term memory. They use the information and interpretations in order to have a model to create dramatic scripts.

Students investigate the history of advertising in Colorado.They analyze newspapers and advertisements putting them into different categories. Students question the content to develop higher order thinking skills.