Young scholars brainstorm a list of family celebrations. They also share what celebrations they share with their own families. They draw a picture of their family during one of the celebrations and share with a partner.

Young scholars demonstrate the importance of friendship. In this character education lesson, students read the book Will You Be My Friend? and invite college level young scholars into the classroom. Students discuss what they have in...

Third graders study how to group animals by their physical characteristics. They examine how animals have adapted to have their needs met by the environment.

Students develop their vocabulary skills. In this vocabulary and language lesson, students practice naming everyday objects as they take part in 3 classroom activities that require them to note attributes of everyday objects their...

In this activity, students will compile a list of the things they look for in a friend and use that information to create a simple poem. Using a familiar topic may make poetry a little less daunting for some children.

Students space themselves out on the floor with the equipment. When the teacher holds up a math flash card students write down the problem then they solve it. When they have the answer they jump rope that number of times.

Students are introduced to the concepts of probability and chance. Using data given to them, they organize and create a chart to display the information. Using this chart, they calculate the percentage of chance and probability and...

Second graders plant seeds of native plants. They study the concepts of native plants, where they grow, how they grow, and why they are so special. They assess long term care monitoring the seedlings as they grow and write the name...

Students discuss diversity. In this culture lesson, students talk about stereotypes and respecting other cultures, genders, and backgrounds. They come up with suggestions on how to line up in a way other than "boy/girl".

Students make thumbprints with stamp pads. In this art lesson, after making their thumbprints students put eyes, nose, mouth, hair, legs and arms on the thumbprint.

Students in a teacher education program are introduced to the constructivist theory. In grade level teams, they take their subject matter focus and create lesson plans related to the constructivist theory. They are graded with a rubric...

Students sing the song The Itsy Bitsy Spider and complete movements with the song. In this song lesson plan, students are assessed on if they sing the song in the correct order or not.

Second graders demonstrate their encoding skills by spelling words using color coded paper, match correct letters with the colored paper to spell the words in standard form, and self correct any errors made in the spelling with colored...

Students explain what the purpose of an interview is and know what the different types of interviews are. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice with a variety of interview situations.

Explore the human body through hands-on activities. Young learners will trace their bodies and place cut out body organs in the proper place, print patterns using cut fruit, sing songs about good nutrition, and use their five senses...

Learners engage in book-making and sharing activities that increase their awareness about their own development from baby to child in order to develop language and social/emotional skills. In this development lesson, students select an...

Students identify examples of African clothing for casual and special occasions. After the teacher models types of African garb, they brainstorm reasons why people wear certian types of dress. They view pictures of various African...

Second graders read books about rocks, observe rocks and locate a special rock to observe more closely. They complete a worksheet about the chosen rock and create an art project using rocks or pebbles.

Young scholars are introduced to how animals (and ourselves) cope with daily life. They discover that living things need certain conditions to survive. Students investigate how living things (including ourselves and a duck) have special...

Pupils explore the concept that each person is unique, special and valuable and assess how to express that concept with positive attitudes through role play, music and art. They email a friend or family member a special message with a...

For this newspaper worksheet, students match phrases with their definitions that often appear in the newspaper. Students complete 10 matches.

Students use their tactile abilities to determine items. In this tactile lesson, the teacher gathers small, recognizable items and places them in a box. The teacher reviews the items with the class. The students take turns reaching in...

Learners recall events from their fast and identify their goals for the future. They brainstorm traits needed to set and reach personal goals. They write a paragraph about what they need to complete their goal.

Students, while assessing bird stories in the Bible, discuss and work on activities where they compare/contrast birds to people. They view how they are unique and special to God. In addition, they create a slide show of bird photographs...