Students explore the concept of Tikkun Olam as a way of improving their world. They listen to the story of Hayley Fields' goal to raise money for a new Torah and discuss what inspires them about her story. After discussion, they...

Students explain how the food chain works. They contrast predators with prey and describe their function in nature. Students discuss how the food chain aids in keeping nature balanced. They play a game that simulates the food chain.

Students create a work of art based on a theme showing skill in pencil shading. They create a work of art showing value contrast to center of interest. They use math concepts to enlarge a composition using a grid.

Students observe a machine closely from several angles while it operates. Identify the elements of machines combined in different gadgets. Create a clear diagram of how a machine works.

Students sort M & Ms by a given attribute, and estimate how many M & Ms are in two bags. They graph their M & Ms and conclude which color they have the most and least of, then students combine sets of M & Ms together and...

Students share their interests and characteristics by making patches about themselves. The patches are joined together to make a class quilt.

Students stud the concept of Pangaea by using Wegener's clues to construct a map of the continents joined together. They determine how fossil distribution can be used to enhance the study of continental drift. They locate the...

Students design, build, and test their own ramps. They are introduced to a variety of materials and explore putting them together. Students engage in an inquiry-based learning experience to reinforce math, science, and technology...

Students brainstorm a list of the qualities that strong families have. In groups, they are given a list of the characteristics proven to keep families together and compare them to their own list. To end the lesson, they discuss family...

Students practice together measuring the lengths of the sides of various shapes as well as how to change units into other measuring formats. Individually they work on several word problems involving areas and perimeters. Formulating the...

Seventh graders determine what makes a battery work. In this battery lesson, 7th graders brainstorm ideas about how they think batteries provide energy. They perform an experiment in which they work as a team to assemble a battery. They...

Students study the artist Wassily Kandinsky as well as his art and and music. In this art appreciation instructional activity, students view a variety of Kandinsky's work and circular color studies. Students relate the use of...

In this gears worksheet, students read about putting together different gears and answer short answer questions about it. Students also put together gears and read a story.

Students study language. In this writing activity, students listen to a story and then compose a friendly letter, about the  book, to a friend. They work independently to compose their letter depicting what happened in the story,...

Learners examine and describe the six main simple machines. In groups, they work with an inclined plane to calculate the ideal and actual mechanical advantages of the plane. Using their results, they must determine the efficiency of the...

Students explore the concepts of rhythm, movement, contrast and texture. They practice using new vocabulary and work on creating a college after designing the arrangement. They self-evaluate their collage and critique their classmates...

Learners study the role of volunteering during the Civil War, the Reconstruction, and today. In this volunteerism lesson, students work with a partner to read biographies of volunteers while looking for their Core Democratic Values. They...

Second graders paint their own picture based on the paintings of Marc Chagall. In this Marc Chagall lesson plan, 2nd graders study his paintings, identify his paintings compared to others, pick out distinct characteristics of his...

Students create a three or four-sided vessel incorporating abstracted faces on each side. Vessels should be irregular in shape. They demonstrate skills and craftsmanship in working with clay and explore hand-building methods of construction

Students write research proposals, conduct research and interviews and maintain a log of their work, and draft, revise, and edit final written projects to produce a finished research article.

Students participate in word work and vocabulary building before reading an online article. They complete worksheets or an online quiz the focuses on homographs. They write a diary entry.

Students examine how credit works but looking at how credit cards and interest rates work. They use percentages to solve problems using credit card interest rates while completing a worksheets.

Students explore simple circuitry. They compare four models of circuits and explain how each works. Students contrast the cyclic cequential and cyclic simultaneous models using a shower curtain illustration and software simulation.

Students participate in a field day of activities in this lesson. They work to follow directions, and work as part of a team to complete a task. They also are encouraged to cheer on their team members and show good sportsmanship.