Third graders use their math and research skills to create and manage a classroom/school store. They use a computer to manage, organize and access information. They practice pricing products, computing sales, counting money and...

Immerse your class in the Middle Ages with a thorough history lesson. After viewing examples of illuminated manuscripts such as the Book of Kells, they discuss how these were the mode of keeping and storing information...

Students build a friendly environment for future students by creating a PowerPoint presentation.  In this middle school introduction instructional activity, students utilize a camera to record important moments throughout the school...

Take this simulated archaeological dig one layer at a time with your young pupils to encourage observation, critical thinking, and careful attention. Using a transparent box full of layers of sand and artifacts, pupils examine the...

Seventh graders explore the concept of calculating percents. In this calculating percents lesson, 7th graders simulate ordering food off of a menu. Students work in groups to calculate the bill, tax, and the tip for the...

Pupils research visual arts by creating a presentation in their classroom. In this art history lesson, students identify the work of Keith Haring by researching the web and library. Pupils analyze images of Haring and create hallway...

Students complete Perseverance, Courage, and Caring lessons from Get into the Game: Beyond Winning to properly prepare students for cooperative group learning and create a class climate conducive for a successful unit. They create a...

Students play the Pinky's Create a Card game for practice. Students create a class store where they experiment in the roles as vendor and consumer. Students use play money to buy and sell various products, while keeping track of spending...

Students explore storytelling by using video editing software. For this movie making lesson, students identify the uses of PowerPoint and create a story using a digital camera which takes stills or video. Students combine this footage...

Young scholars investigate energy balance equation for five fictitious middle school students by using an energy balance clinic scenario.

Pupils examine the need for rules to keep order at home, in school, in communities, and in the country using trade books and teamwork activities. They work in cooperative groups to define a positive learning community by writing a...

Students visit the grocery store to purchase items to make trail mix which are connected to Kansas agriculture. They problem solve to determine which products to buy, then create, advertise and sell the trail mix to the student body...

First graders explore digital communication by creating a slide-show presentation. In this PowerPoint presentation lesson, 1st graders research a famous hero using search engines and other Internet tools. Students create a PowerPoint...

Students create a device to hold dog poop to help keep trails clean.  In this animal care lesson, students utilize donated fabric to create a couple hundred pouches to help people clean up after their dog.  Students spread...

Young scholars design a toy store, supply it with merchandise (on paper) and create advertisements. They also manage the store's debits and credits by using a spreadsheet. They consider how to promote the sale of their merchandise.

Here is a great way to explore language arts by completing a computer activity with classmates. Youngsters read a fairy tale in class and analyze where the beginning, middle and end are. They create their own story using clip art and...

Students discuss spreadsheets and how they work. They then imagine they are owners of a store, determine twenty items that they would sell, and create spreadsheets to record amounts of each item sold in a two-week period. After entering...

Students perform the "Looking for a Walrus" song while role-playing to show their awareness of walrus adaptations. They study the words and add motions to the song.

Young scientists explore Earth elements by conducting an experiment. They define water vocabulary terms such as condensation and precipitation. In addition, they conduct a water experiment in which they build a terrarium, so they can...

Second graders run for various offices. They dress up like a politician, pretend to be running for an office, and tell the students why they should vote for him/her. They explain why it is necessary for a community to have a government

Students explore food and grocery stores. In this lesson on foods, students are introduced to the food pyramid and healthy eating through a variety of center activities. Students have to opportunity to role-play working at a grocery store.

First graders explore language arts by utilizing educational software. In this storytelling instructional activity, 1st graders utilize Microsoft Word to create their own children's story incorporating images as well. Students proofread...

Learners participate in a variety of activities that present art history. They arrange an art auction where each student serves as auctioneer to present a favorite piece. Students keep track of their accounts and bid to buy desired...

Students explore the concept of animal welfare. For this wild animal habitats lesson, students discover the work of wild animals in sustaining their habitats as they participate in a classroom simulation. Students discuss how wildlife...