Fourth graders use the language of mathematics to describe in words a 3-D structure created with one-inch cube. They interpret a written description of a 3-D structure and re-create it with one-inch cubes. Students use Quick Time...

Students collect and explore gingerbread man data. In this math and technology lesson plan, students examine how to organize and interpret data in three formats: objects, pictures, and graphs.  

Learners create podcasts. In this technology lesson, students familiarize themselves with podcasts and develop their own podcast about a current event.

Students create newspapers. For this technology skills lesson, students create a newspaper layout using a word processor program. The newspaper features stories regarding the Brooklyn Museum of Art.

Young scholars become familiar with the parts of the egg. In this development of an egg activity, students understand the difference between a fertilized and unfertilized egg. Young scholars and view pictures, while they record changes...

Students explore the appropriate usage of cell phones. In this cell phone etiquette activity, students examine how cell phone features may be use ethically and discuss compromises to privacy through the use of cell phones...

Pupils improve their writing skills by identifying people, places, ideas, and things that are important to them. In this writing skills lesson plan, students discuss things that are important to them. Pupils use the heart map template to...

Students study and explain the history of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. In this AIDS Memorial Quilt lesson plan, students learn where each quilt piece comes from and are able to explain the purpose of the quilt.

Students graph and solve linear system of equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students use algebraic and graphing methods to solve their systems. They find the point of intersection for their solution and draw inference from...

Students identify, compare and classify the various shapes. In this shapes lesson, students listen to descriptions of shapes with words such as sides, angles, congruent, and parallel. Students then give the teacher examples of shapes...

Fifth graders watch a demonstration and then they make photographic prints using Diazo paper and ammonia. They photograph the demo, compile the pictures, and add text to make a PowerPoint presentation of the original demonstration.

Fourth graders brainstorm a list of places they have visited in Wisconsin. They watch a video "Cultural Horizons." Students use the CD and find on a map several locations in Wisconsin. Students bring in photos, pictures, and artifacts...

Second graders observe the workings of an assembly line. They classify old crayon pieces by color, melt them in candy molds, package them, and produce advertising literature to sell the product. Students share their work with the class.

Students are be able to analyze primary sources for evidence of American entrepreneurship during the early 20th century. They identify the attributes that helped George Eastman succeed as an entrepreneur and consider the role advertising...

Students explore the concept of topographical maps.  In this topographical map lesson, students discuss how airplanes know where to fly.  Students use topographical maps to simulate a field trip on the computer. 

Students explore how to use field guides to identify wildlife.  In this nature instructional activity students construct their own plant field guide. 

Students explore U.S. geography by completing a research project about the National Parks. In this scenery image analysis lesson, students identify the different national parks in our country and observe paintings and images by famous...

Students write narrative essays about getting a famous person's autograph (a classmate) and then combine their work with pictures to enhance the stories. This technique can be used with any writing project.

Second graders research their local history and create a books program.

Fourth graders create and construct a fabric quilt symbolizing the heritage of the Wisconsin community of Cashton. They research Wisconsin historical symbols and use math skills to calculate the number and sizes of the quilt squares. ...

Fourth graders create a calendar of historical events and people in Wisconsin. They select a month of the year and research events and people using the Internet and other resources. They collect their research and create a reencactment...

Young scholars use the processes of oral history and the latest technology to engage in historical inquiry and the preservation of the past. The work in cooperative groups or individually to discover and capture the past by interviewing...

Pupils brainstorm the characteristics of winter. Using an email program, they share their characteristics of winter with those in another part of the country. They compare and contrast each letter they receive with their own criteria...

Second graders create an ABAB pattern with their name. In this early elementary math lesson, 2nd graders first model their names in an ABAB pattern with unifix cubes. They then recreate the pattern using letter stamps on KidPix.