Students combine sentences to create compound sentences. They write about creating their own soda, then make their own soda, comparing and contrasting it with a national brand. They write a paragraph containing compound sentences.

Build a patio from toothpicks and marshmallows to analyze functions! Learners look for patterns in the data as they create different size patios. As they discover patterns, they make connections between the different representations of...

Students read an article identifying any new vocabulary words they are unfamiliar with. Using the text, they discover antonyms, synonyms and word families. They answer comprehension questions and review the vocabulary to end the lesson.

Second graders explore geometry by utilizing pattern blocks. In this shape identification lesson, 2nd graders view the characteristics for several different geometric shapes and create them using building blocks and other classroom...

Second graders study Benjamin Franklin and participate in simple experiments in electricity.