Pupils explore language arts by completing a vocabulary activity. In this sight words lesson, students discuss the commonly used words that are seen often in writing and define 10 new words each week. Pupils utilize flashcards, buttons,...

Students are instructed using a cross curricular type of lesson. The time period that they focus upon is the founding of the Soviet Union as a superpower in the world after WWII. The rise of communism is also taken into consideration.

Fifth graders explore world history by reading historical fiction. In this World War II lesson, 5th graders read the story My Secret War and identify the importance of fiction when analyzing history. Students answer study questions about...

Eighth graders appreciate and better understand nature by reflecting on Henry David Thoreau's quotes, making observations of the outside world, and using nature in their writings of stories and/or poems.

Sixth graders investigate the link between Canadian symbols and identity, offering various perspectives of what Canada means to Canadians. They explore the natural world around them and choose an image to sketch.

Students copy and figure out the Mystery Codeword each day. They copy Mystery Code into journal. They match the number with the letter to decipher the code word. They draw a picture to match code word. At the end of the week, the...

Twelfth graders create a museum of Patriotism and Foreign Policy. They participate in discussions and work in committee's to determine which objects shall be displayed in the museum. They present visual and performing arts along with...

Fourth graders examine the history of the tortilla and extend the study across the curriculum. In this history of the tortilla lesson plan, 4th graders research the background of the tortilla, determine the ingredients, and work with the...

Tenth graders write an autobiography about their future.  In this career education lesson plan, 10th graders write about the future based on their career goals. Students troubleshoot possible obstacles to fulfilling a...

Second graders define the term culture and are exposed to a variety of cultures from around the world. They read books, play Native American games, develop a class book that examines their own culture and, after examining currencies from...

Four intriguing and scientific activities invite learners to explore the natural resources of their town. The activities cover concepts such as genetic traits, organizing species in a taxonomy, the differences between different species...

A thorough set of activities, articles, and reference material can enlighten your class about the history of whaling in New England. Kids travel back to a time when whale products were valuable and hunting whales was a way to help the...

In this research skills worksheet, learners research the answers to fifteen questions that involve all the subjects across the board.

Students discover the man behind the Nobel Peace Prize. In this philanthropy lesson, students research Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Peace Prize and create personal banners including works they would like to be remembered for.

High schoolers compare and contrast various versions of the fairytale Cinderella. In this folktale lesson, students read The Korean Cinderella and The Egyptian Cinderella and analyze the differences between the two stories. High...

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Adam Bede's George Eliot. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students explore African clothing. In this African culture social studies instructional activity, students brainstorm types of clothing they wear for different occasions. Students view photographs of Africans wearing Western clothing and...

Learners memorize poems and songs to recite and sing at a Fourth of July concert. In this poems and songs lesson plan, students practice reciting 9 songs and poems while holding small flags.

In this past time instructional activity, students select the word or phrase from 3 choices that means the same as the word in bold in 12 sentences. All pertain to events in the past.

Sixth graders participate in mapping and other activities to understand why ancient civilizations developed as they did. In this ancient civilization lesson, 6th graders recognize that there were three important climate zones and...

In this internet safety activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Bram Stoker's Dracula. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students are read Happy Halloween Little Critter, by Mercer Mayer. In this emotions lesson plan, students discover how their mood is often affected by their feelings. They discuss the story as a class and then work independently on a...