Second graders use an online database to research information about bird's beaks and feet. Using that information, they discover what foods they eat and where they live. In groups, they cluster the food/habitat and beak/feet data to make...

Students explore the characteristics of geometric shapes. In this geometric shapes lesson, students use tiles to draw pentominoes. Students participate in various learning center activities focused on configuring pentominoes.

Upper elementary and middle schoolers examine the Volumes of Similar Figures. They investigate the relationship between corresponding sides and evaluate the volume of similar figures. Pupils record their findings on various activity...

Learners explore the background of common diseases. In this personal health activity, students research causative agents of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Learners use their research findings to create data tables in...

Geometers explore mathematics by completing an object measurement worksheet. They utilize a variety of candy bars and rulers to conduct a measurement experiment in class. They complete worksheets as a group based on the measurement...

With the Wordle ap in one hand, and their favorite writing piece in the other, 3rd graders analyze their verb usage. They select a piece they have written, type it into Wordle, then analyze their word choices and alter them using synonyms.

Students explore how water moves through soil. They experiment with different soil types and record their findings.

Over the course of a week, class groups interview one another, search for similarities and differences within the group, and then prepare a PowerPoint introduction of their group for the entire class. An interesting way to incorporate...

What is the missing link? Provide your class with this incomplete essay (it's missing transition words), and have writers place words from the transition word bank into the essay. Also, since only three of the five paragraphs are...

English language learners prepare to be a part of the workforce with this resource. Included is a brief survey, the results of that survey, and some intra-office memos. There are several vocabulary terms worth covering like:...

Have a class discussion on diversity. With your class, explore the ideas of prejudice, fear, suspicion and individual rights. Discuss the benefits of uniqueness and how diversity contributes to strength and unity.

Young scholars run and try to tag a classmate as "Black Bear, Black Bear" is yelled by another student. In this P.E. lesson, students try to get to the opposite side of a playing area without being tagged or being tricked by the person...

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...

Students explore with play dough. In this creating dough activity, students make homemade play dough and experiment with shapes, counting, and manipulation to increase dexterity.

Students identify and describe the poles of a magnet. They demonstrate how the poles interact with one another.

Learners investigate the immune system. In this immune system instructional activity, students explore the immune system through participating in a WebQuest. After completing the WebQuest, learners create a video documentary or chart.

Second graders examine diversity and disabilities that arise in the classroom environment by listening to a read aloud. They watch a slide show that demonstrates differences among students and how to communicate effectively in diverse...

Students produce a skit to appear on their morning announcement that is in lined with their franchise topic. In this producing lesson plan, students produce a 2 minute skit including originating, scripting, editing, directing, and...

Learners create dictionary of terms for citizens of a democracy, using events and biographies from both their state's history and U.S. history.

Students, after researching the history and foundation of Renaissance rose windows, access ArtEmboss to create an original window design. They employ a basic metalworking technique utilizing a soft metal. The design created incorporates...

In this language worksheet, learners participate in a language game involving twenty-eight sentence starters. Students draw a sentence and complete the thought.

Students practice with calculation of a price index using a fictitious market basket. They apply higher level problem-solving skills and develop an awareness of multicultural holiday rituals.

Eighth graders are able to write a paragraph describing each system based on the information retrieved in class. They trace a route from Holly Springs, MS to Greenwood using the maps that they were given. Students discuss the role of...

Students fix comma splices. In this ESL lesson, students recognize comma splices and find ways to fix them.  They complete a worksheet finding comma splices and correct sentences.