Students discover the life of Benjamin Franklin by studying his inventions.  In this biography lesson, students identify the inventions of Benjamin Franklin and their impact on society today.  Students create a commercial in an...

Second graders practice their creative writing by using descriptive words.  In this language arts lesson, 2nd graders utilize their best descriptive writing to elaborate on one of 20 different bean bag characters.  Students...

First graders create number sentences.  In this math lesson, 1st graders use M&M's to make number sentences.  Students create charts using the color of the M&M's as data.

Learners investigate stereotypes attached to clothing. In this teaching tolerance lesson students explore how the way someone dresses can influence other people's perception of that person. Learners discuss what groups of people might be...

Learners explore reading comprehension strategies. In this character development and reading comprehension lesson plan, students brainstorm common traits of "heroes." Learners read Heroes, then identify the personal conflicts the story...

Fourth graders study the Battle of Corydon, its military leaders, and its influence on the town. In this Battle of Corydon lesson, 4th graders develop vocabulary needed to complete the lesson, listen as the teacher reads The Battle of...

Students explore the ideologies of the American political spectrum. In this American politics lesson, students examine the characteristics and platforms of liberals, conservatives, libertarians, and moderates.  Students complete the...

Students discuss the concept of hunger.  For this hunger lesson, students discuss the book, The Story of Stone Soup.  Student then brainstorm a possible service project ideas and create plans to carry out their service project.

Students explore the concept of cause and effect as it relates to economics through the story "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie."  Students discuss simple cause and effect relationships and make predictions according to the story. They...

Students examine the differences between the North and South during the pre-Civil War era. In this Civil War era lesson plan, students spent 7 days looking at things that were different between the Union and Confederate state before the...

Students explore how to cut back on fat in fast food meals. In this health lesson, students discuss healthier food choices they can make when eating at fast food restaurants. Students complete a fast food contract.

Listen to Sitti's Secrets and have your class discuss their opinions about Arab families.  They will become familiar with the Palestinian /Arabic Culture through a critical literacy focus.  Students will write a persuasive...

Students identify the different professions that are related to electricity.  For this professions lesson students write a story about performing one of these jobs and share it with the class.

Use a Horton Chart to identify relationships between numbers and make equivalent fractions and decimals. Scholars change a fraction to find the greatest common factor, find percents, and make equivalent decimals.

Students discuss an archaeological dilemma. They write a paragraph about possible solutions to the problem.

High schoolers recall details about the formation of the earth and early atmosphere. They name the layers of the atmosphere and compare amounts of atmospheric nitrogen, oxygen, and argon. Formulate questions about global warming.

After examining several Haiku and noting characteristics of the form, class members create five of their own poems. Use this resource for extra practice or review.

Although there is no real lesson plan included here, you could easily recycle the idea! Get kids using vocabulary related to family, age, feelings, and nationality. Start by teaching basic vocabulary words and phrases (you'll need to...

Fifth graders be asked to write down information about themselves from questions on the board. They take this information and type it in a program from the computer lab. The resume will be kept in their expandable file for future reference.

Pupils draw and label the four parts of a plant. They describe changes that are part of the common life cycle. Students follow various one and two step directions. They are asked to discuss that they can recall about plants.

Young scholars observe yeast fermentation using different energy source. In this chemistry lesson, students measure the gas collected in the balloon. They upload their observations on the internet so they can share it with kids across US.

Students watch a demonstration using a plastic bag and a hair dryer to create a hot air balloon. After the demonstration, they discuss the results and whether or not hot water behaves the in the same manner as hot air. They conduct...

In this division worksheet, students solve 6 word problems in which they divide three and four digit numbers. They describe where the mistake is in one of the problems.