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ART HISTORY

Tapestry in the Middle Ages 03/22/2000
[ Art History, Visual Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Submitted by Ashlynn J. Neel ]
Students learn about the use of tapestry in the Middle Ages and then weave their own tapestry.

 

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

My First PowerPoint Presentation 09/21/00
[ Language Arts, Visual Arts, Ed Tech | Grades K-2, 3_5 | Jean Napier-Faeih ]
Students integrate technology, language arts, and art to create a PowerPoint presentation.

A Digital Quilt 07/11/2000
[ Ed and Technology, Literature, Visual Arts | Grades 3-5 | Submitted by Lisa Nash ]
In this activity, which correlates with the book The Patchwork Quilt, by Valerie Flourney, students use digital technology to create squares for a class quilt.

TechKnow Genius! 06/22/2000
[ Ed Technology | Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Submitted by Jennifer Wagner ]
Students use PowerPoint to create a game based on the TV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

King Tutankhamun: Was It Murder? 09/14/2000
[ Ed Technology, World History, Language Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Madeleine Decker ]
This WebQuest is designed to engage students in Internet research while learning about the history of ancient Egypt. Students will read, take notes, and answer questions about a linked site. They share this information with their cooperative group and develop an essay or modify to create a PowerPoint about the results of their investigation.

What's Happening? 05/18/2000
[ Foreign Language, Language Arts, Gifted and Talented| Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Submitted by Debbie Brown ]
Students play a grammar game in which they practice using verbs and adverbs. Younger students can play the game to learn to identify verbs and adverbs in English. Older students might play the game to practice using verbs and adverbs in a foreign language.


 

HEALTH

Chick Chock's Pollen Problem 07/31/00
[ Health | Grades Pre-K, K-2, 3-5 | Theresa Santiago ]
This lesson physically shows how pollen and air allergens affect people.

Self-Esteem/Class Pride 12/27/1999
[ Mental Health, Social Studies | Grades 3-5 | Submitted by Kimberlee Woodward ]
This is a lesson plan to bolster student self-esteem and to build class pride. It would be a great way to start the school year!

 

INTERDISCIPLINARY

Get Rid of It! 3/22/2000
[ Interdisciplinary, Language Arts | Grades K-2, 3-5 | Submitted by LuAnn Lawhon ]
Get Rid of It! is a matching game that can be played with the entire class. The sample game provides drill in phonics, but the game format can be used in any subject area.

Adopted Grandparents 12/27/1999
[ Interdisciplinary | Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Submitted by Theresa Hill ]
My third graders have an adopted grandparent at a nearby nursing home each year. We write letters, make cards and tapes, and send holiday gifts. We also visit our grandparent each Christmas. We not only visit with our grandparent, but we also sing carols and visit with other residents.

 

LANGUAGE ARTS

Story Maps and Boxes 06/28/2001
[ Language Arts, Literature, Reading | Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Submitted by Patricia A. Fry ]
Patricia A. Fry, a teacher at Templeton Middle School in Sussex, Wisconsin, submitted this week's lesson that has students creating story maps to share information about books they have read.

Communication Comparisons 06/20/2001
[ World History, Language Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by VaReane Heese ]
VaReane Heese, a teacher at Springfield (Nebraska) Elementary School submitted this week's lesson in which students use online and print resources to research different methods of communication, use graphic organizers to compare the methods, and share their findings with classmates.

Use Boolean Search Terms to Shorten Web Searches 05/09/2001
[ Algebra, Language Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Advanced | Submitted by Mary Carter ]
VaReane Heese, who submitted this week's lesson, teaches at Springfield Elementary School in Springfield, Nebraska. Students learn to use Boolean search terms and make Web searching more efficient.

Watch The Birdie 04/18/2001
[ Language Arts | Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Mary Carter ]
Mary Carter, a teacher at East Middle School in Youngstown, Ohio, submitted this week's lesson, which has students completing a unit of activities about birds.

Yummy Venn Diagrams02/22/01
[ Language Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Joe Kirstein ]
Try a fun writing activity using cookies and crackers!

Pen Pal Letters to Soldiers Overseas 10/26/00
[ Language Arts, Geography | Grades 3-5 | Submitted by Diane O'Malley ]
Students write letters to soldiers overseas with correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. Students learn three facts about the geography of the area where the pen pal is located and about the pen pal.

On the Track With NASCAR 10/23/2000
[ Language Arts, Applied Math | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by VaReane Heese ]
Students will learn about stock car racing while developing skills in language and math.

Create - A - Story 10/23/2000
[ Language Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Miriam Arvinger ]
Students use characters, settings, and plots to write original stories.

The "Me" Quilt 10/23/2000
[ Foreign Language, Language Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Judith Rohlf ]
In this semi-glyph activity, students share their interests and characteristics by making patches about themselves. The patches are then pieced together to make a class quilt for a wall or bulletin board. The quilt serves as a jumping stone for many other activities.

My First PowerPoint Presentation09/21/00
[ Language Arts, Visual Arts, Ed Tech I Grades K-2, 3_5 I Jean Napier-Faeih ]
Students integrate technology, language arts, and art to create a PowerPoint presentation.

Highway of Words 08/22/00
[ Language Arts I Grades K-2, 3-5 I Cindy Folga ]
Reading is similar to driving. Both require sign awareness. This lesson will enhance the students awareness of reading and allow them to hear the difference between a reader who follows signs and one who does not.

Applying Character/Setting to Play Readings 08/22/00
[ Language Arts, Literature I Grades 3-5, 6-8 I Elyssa Waldman ]
Students identify two elements of a play (character/setting) in the text of a book.

Adjectives in Poetry 08/22/00
[ Language Arts I Grades 3-5, I Joanne Hughes ]
Students will read selected poems from the book Beast Feast by Doug Florian.Students will be asked to identify at least two to three keyword facts about each beast highlighted in the poems.

Poetry: A Picture of Your Feelings or No, Virginia, Poetry Doesn't Have to Rhyme 08/22/00
[ Language Arts, Visual Arts I Grades 3-5 I Sue Atkins ]
After a series of lessons on poetic elements, a review presentation is given. The class goes on a field trip. Students paint a picture and write a poem about most memorable spot on the trip. (Teachers note: We visited a rock mine to see the contrast between a mining operation and an on-site nature trail.)

If I Had Been at Ellis Island 08/10/00
[ Language Arts, World History | Grades 3-5 | VaReane Heese ]
Students explore and share feelings about what it might have been like to enter the United States as an immigrant.

Does The Type of Mulch Used Affect Plant Growth? 07/31/00
[ Language Arts, Applied Math, Science | Grades 3-5 | Nadine LaMonte ]
Does the type of mulch used affect plant growth? Use cypress mulch, cedar mulch, and pine bark. The control group is the type of plant used. The variable group is the type of mulch used. The experiment lasts for at least seven days.

Baseball Fact or Fiction 07/31/00
[ Literature, Ed. Technology | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Cheryl Sexstella-Wright ]
Students learn about the history of baseball while incorporating computer skills, reading skills, and writing abilities.

Peanut Butter and Details 06/29/00
[ Language Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8 |Erin Braslawsky ]
Each student will write the directions for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and ask another student to follow the directions and make the sandwich.

Writing Newsletters! 06/23/00
[ Language Arts, Current Events, Arithmetic | Grades 3-5 | Joanne Hughes ]
Students listen to the teacher read the book Deadline! by Gail Gibbons and learn about newspapers. The class brainstorms differences between newspapers and newsletters. The students are then asked to choose a favorite topic and create the front page of their own newsletter.

"Lighthouses" 06/23/00
[ Language Arts, Social Sciences | Grades 3-5 | Joanne Hughes ]
In this lesson the students will learn about the differences between fiction and non-fiction books. The students will listen to the book Beacons of Light by Gail Gibbons and work in cooperative groups to identify different characteristics and facts concerning lighthouses and their history. Once the students listen for information they are ready to play a trivia game.

Creature Feature Poetry Keyword Search! 06/23/00
[ Language Arts, Science | Grades 3-5 | Joanne Hughes ]
Students are asked to listen for facts as the teacher-librarian reads four pre-selected poems out loud. Students will create a poster listing at least three keywords about each creature featured in the poetry.

A Business For You 06/23/00
[ Language Arts, Economics | Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Clyde Winters ]
In this lesson students learn how to work in cooperative groups to create their own businesses.

Spelling Kickball! 05/25/2000
[ Language Arts, Phys Ed | Grades K-2, 3-5 | Submitted by Debbie Martin ]
This easy way to review spelling words in a kickball game format is perfect for those days when students need to get up and MOVE!

 

King Tutankhamun: Was It Murder? 09/14/2000
[ Ed Technology, World History, Language Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Madeleine Decker ]
This WebQuest is designed to engage students in Internet research while learning about the history of ancient Egypt. Students will read, take notes, and answer questions about a linked site. They share this information with their cooperative group and develop an essay or modify to create a PowerPoint about the results of their investigation.

Awesome Adjectives Postcards 05/09/2000
[ Language Arts, Geography| Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Mitzi L. Vicars ]
Students create a postcard by illustrating a place they would like to visit and using ten adjectives in a short message describing the pictures.

Move the Sounds 05/09/2000
[ Language Arts | Grades K-2, 3-5 | Submitted by Jill Garofallou ]
Using kinesthetic, visual and auditory modalities, students create and read words using cut out letters.

What's Happening? 05/18/2000
[ Foreign Language, Language Arts, Gifted and Talented| Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Submitted by Debbie Brown ]
Students play a grammar game in which they practice using verbs and adverbs. Younger students can play the game to learn to identify verbs and adverbs in English. Older students might play the game to practice using verbs and adverbs in a foreign language.

A Digital Quilt  05/05/2000
[ Literature, Visual Arts, Ed Technology | Grades 3-5 | Submitted by Submitted by Lisa Nash]
In this activity, which correlates with the book The Patchwork Quilt by Valerie Flourney, students use digital technology to create squares for a class quilt.

Oy!  05/05/2000
[ Special Ed | Grades K-2, 3-5 | Submitted by Jean Napier-Faeih]
A lesson on the dipthong 'oi.

The Classroom Easter Egg Hunt 03/27/2000
[ Language Arts | Grades K-2, 3-5 | Submitted by Judith Rohlf]
Students work together to find paper or cardboard "eggs" hidden in the classroom. Although originally designed for ESL students, this activity may be used in language arts or easily adapted to foreign language classes.

Get Rid of It! 03/22/2000
[ Language Arts, Interdisciplinary | Grades K-2, 3-5 | Submitted by LuAnn Lawhon ]
Get Rid of It! is a matching game that can be played with the entire class. The sample game provides drill in phonics, but the game format can be used in any subject area.

Summer Shorts 08/03/2000
[ Language Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Submitted by Patricia Fry ]
Students write personal narratives about their summer vacations and present them with a new twist!

Welcome to My Community! 03/02/2000
[ Language Arts, Social Sciences | Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Tasha Noe ]
Students create a "Welcome to Our Community" brochure to display in the classroom.

Create a Living Museum 02/28/2000
[ Language Arts, Social Sciences | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Sharon Sumner ]
Students research famous people from Missouri, or from their own state, and share the information by portraying that person in a "living museum."

It's Raining Cats and Dogs 01/17/2000
[ Language Arts | Grades 3-5 | Submitted by Jacqueline C. Miller ]
This lesson plan teaches idioms (figurative language) in a creative, fun way.

In Other Words: Using a Thesaurus 12/27/1999
[ Language Arts | Grades 3-5 | Submitted by Cynthia H. Lynch ]
This lesson is a learning center activity to reinforce lessons on using a thesaurus and on synonyms.

 

MATHEMATICS
Oodles of Noodles 8/24/2001
[ Math, Measurement | Grades 3-5 | Submitted by Rachelle Yungmann ]
Students learn to use unusual measuring tools.

Use Boolean Search Terms to Shorten Web Searches 05/09/2001
[ Algebra, Language Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Advanced | Submitted by VaReane Heese ]
Students learn to use Boolean search terms and make Web searching more efficient.

Estimation 03/15/01
[ Mathematics | Grades 3_5 | By Chris McKeever ]
Students estimate the cost of individual items found on a typical grocery list.

Seeds of Life 10/23/2000
[ Agriculture, Applied Math | Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Debbie DeBartolo ]
Teacher makes charts labeled with the names of various fruits and vegetables in each square. Students glue real seeds for those fruits and vegetables in the correct squares.

On the Track With NASCAR 10/23/2000
[ Language Arts, Applied Math | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by VaReane Heese ]
Students will learn about stock car racing while developing skills in language and math.

Does The Type of Mulch Used Affect Plant Growth? 07/31/00
[ Language Arts, Applied Math, Science | Grades 3-5 | Nadine LaMonte ]
Does the type of mulch used affect plant growth? Use cypress mulch, cedar mulch, and pine bark. The control group is the type of plant used. The variable group is the type of mulch used. The experiment lasts for at least seven days.

Writing Newsletters! 06/23/00
[ Language Arts, Current Events, Arithmetic | Grades 3-5 | Joanne Hughes ]
Students listen to the teacher read the book Deadline! by Gail Gibbons and learn about newspapers. The class brainstorms differences between newspapers and newsletters. The students are then asked to choose a favorite topic and create the front page of their own newsletter.

Decorate-a-Cookie 06/23/00
[ Arithmetic | Grades K-2, 3-5 | Wendy S. Rosenberg ]
Students will find this a delicious way to practice finding the sum of three single-digit numbers.

Domino Math 12/27/1999
[ Math, Special Ed. | Grades 3-5 | Submitted by Gwen Hogue ]
By making dominoes with different combinations of addition and multiplication problems, students will use a familiar game to learn math skills. Students will build skills in math by matching the answers.

Introduction to Fractions 12/27/1999
[ Arithmetic, Special Ed | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Mimi Weitz ]
This is a lesson I use to introduce fractions to learning disabled students. It can also be used for younger grades.

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Are You Ready for Some Football? 08/31/00
[ Language Arts, Math, Physical Education I Grades K-2, 3-5 I VaReane Heese ]
Students improve basic language and math skills while learning some facts about football and famous players.

Spelling Kickball! 05/25/2000
[ Language Arts, Phys Ed | Grades K-2, 3-5 | Submitted by Debbie Martin ]
This easy way to review spelling words in a kickball game format is perfect for those days when students need to get up and MOVE!

Play Rope Volleyball -- And Don't Drop the Ball! 03/22/2000
[ Team Sports | Grades K-2, 3-5 | Submitted by Janelle Schumacher ]
Students will use a jump rope as a net and volley a ball or balloon over the net a specified number of times.

Apache Ball 03/02/2000
[ Games, Team Sports | Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Submitted by Dino Michetti ]
Students play a game of dodge ball in which the object of the game is to eliminate the other team. In this activity, students work on throwing, catching, dodging, and aiming skills as they practice teamwork.


Pokemon Are Smart and Healthy 3/22/2000
[ Games, Math | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Janelle Schumacher ]
Students play a dodge-ball type game as they perform a number of mental and physical challenges.

STXBall Soft Lacrosse 12/27/1999
[ Team Sports | Grades 3-5 | Submitted by Stuart Gray ]
Instructions on the basic skills of lacrosse -- cradling, throwing & catching, and scooping ground balls.

Fitness Lab 12/27/1999
[ Exercise and Movement | Grades K-2, 3-5 | Submitted by Andrea Royer ]
This lab is used to show children the benefits of exercise through active participation.

 

SCIENCE
 
Tasty Constellations 02/09/2001
[ Space Science | Grades 3-5, | Submitted by Sandy Wiedmeyer ]
Students research a constellation and create a model of it using marshmallows as stars.

Seeds of Life 10/23/2000
[ Agriculture, Applied Math | Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Debbie DeBartolo ]
Teacher makes charts labeled with the names of various fruits and vegetables in each square. Students glue real seeds for those fruits and vegetables in the correct squares.

Does The Type of Mulch Used Affect Plant Growth? 07/31/00
[ Language Arts, Applied Math, Science | Grades 3-5 | Nadine LaMonte ]
Does the type of mulch used affect plant growth? Use cypress mulch, cedar mulch, and pine bark. The control group is the type of plant used. The variable group is the type of mulch used. The experiment lasts for at least seven days.

A is for .... 06/23/00
[ Science Process Skills | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Heather Puhl ]
In this lesson, students will be able to understand the difference between making an observation and an inference.

Creature Feature Poetry Keyword Search! 06/23/00
[ Language Arts, Science | Grades 3-5 | Joanne Hughes ]
Students are asked to listen for facts as the teacher-librarian reads four pre-selected poems out loud. Students will create a poster listing at least three keywords about each creature featured in the poetry.

Tasty Constellations 05/25/2000
[ Space Science | Grades 3-5 | Submitted by Sandy Wiedmeyer ]
Students research a constellation and create a model of it using marshmallows as stars.

Welcome to Our Galaxy! 05/25/2000
[ Space Science | Grades K-2, 3-5 | Submitted by Scott Noe ]
Students learn about Earth's solar system and write a story or poem about life on Mercury or Pluto.

Life on Mars 05/01/2000
[ Science| Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by VaReane Heese ]
Students work in teams to investigate and debate the possibility of transforming Mars so that the planet can sustain life again.

Teacher Lesson Plans : Reading Without Seeing: Louis Braille and the Braille Alphabet 03/02/2000
[ Special Education, History | Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Submitted by VaReane Heese ]
In this lesson, students explore the Braille alphabet and the contributions Louis Braille made to society.

Color It Recycled! 02/21/2000
[Science, Visual Arts, Chemistry | Grades ECE, K-2, 3-5 | Submitted by Theresa M. Santiago]
Students melt old crayon stubs and mold them into interesting shapes and characters. They can also add paper clips to create hanging ornaments!

Map the Constellations 01/31/2000
[ Space Science | Grades 3-5 | Submitted by Susan Smith ]
Students learn about stars and constellations and make guides to help them locate stars and constellations in the night sky.

Bug - O 12/27/1999
[ Life Science, Nutrition, Special Ed | Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Sue Palkendo ]
Students will learn about different kinds of bugs by constructing their own game sheet. After playing the Bug - O game, they will prepare "Bug" snacks.

 

SOCIAL STUDIES
Communication Comparisons 06/20/2001
[ World History, Language Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by VaReane Heese ]
VaReane Heese, a teacher at Springfield (Nebraska) Elementary School submitted this week's lesson in which students use online and print resources to research different methods of communication, use graphic organizers to compare the methods, and share their findings with classmates.

Pen Pal Letters to Soldiers Overseas 10/26/2000
[ Language Arts, Geography | Grades 3-5 | Submitted by Diane O'Malley ]
Students write letters to soldiers overseas with correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. Students learn three facts about the geography of the area where the pen pal is located and about the pen pal.

The Printing Press 08/22/00
[ Arts and Humanities, Literature, Social Studies I Grades 3-5 I Laurie Donnelly ]
This lesson emphasizes the importance of the invention of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press during the Renaissance era.

If I Had Been at Ellis Island 08/10/00
[ Language Arts, World History | Grades 3-5 | VaReane Heese ]
Students explore and share feelings about what it might have been like to enter the United States as an immigrant.

Writing Newsletters! 06/23/00
[ Language Arts, Current Events, Arithmetic | Grades 3-5 | Joanne Hughes ]
Students listen to the teacher read the book Deadline! by Gail Gibbons and learn about newspapers. The class brainstorms differences between newspapers and newsletters. The students are then asked to choose a favorite topic and create the front page of their own newsletter.

"Lighthouses" 06/23/00
[ Language Arts, Social Sciences | Grades 3-5 | Joanne Hughes ]
In this lesson the students will learn about the differences between fiction and non-fiction books. The students will listen to the book Beacons of Light by Gail Gibbons and work in cooperative groups to identify different characteristics and facts concerning lighthouses and their history. Once the students listen for information they are ready to play a trivia game

A Business For You 06/23/00
[ Language Arts, Economics | Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Clyde Winters ]
In this lesson students learn how to work in cooperative groups to create their own businesses.

G'Day Mate! A WebQuest on Australia  09/06/00
[ Geography, Government, Regions/Society | Grades 3-5 | Betty Carle ]
This is a WebQuest on the country of Australia. Students in third grade will work with a partner on the computer and explore the web links, which are available on the WebQuest, to find out the topics they are interested in. Once their research is collected, they will put their information into book format using the software program called EasyBook by Sunburst.

 

King Tutankhamun: Was It Murder? 09/14/2000
[ Ed Technology, World History, Language Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Madeleine Decker ]
This WebQuest is designed to engage students in Internet research while learning about the history of ancient Egypt. Students will read, take notes, and answer questions about a linked site. They share this information with their cooperative group and develop an essay or modify to create a PowerPoint about the results of their investigation.

Underground Rails: The New York City Subway System 03/22/2000
[ Social Studies, History | Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Submitted by Raymundo V. De Jesus ]
Students explore the New York City subway system as a link to the people and places of New York City.

Welcome to My Community! 03/02/2000
[ Language Arts, Social Studies | Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Tasha Noe ]
Students create a "Welcome to Our Community" brochure to display in the classroom.

Create a Living Museum 02/28/2000
[ Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8 | Submitted by Sharon Sumner ]
Students research famous people from Missouri, or from their own state, and share the information by portraying that person in a "living museum."

Self-Esteem/Class Pride 12/27/1999
[ Mental Health, Social Studies | Grades 3-5 | Submitted by Kimberlee Woodward ]
This is a lesson plan to bolster student self-esteem and to build class pride. It would be a great way to start the school year!

 

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Oy!  05/05/2000
[ Special Ed | Grades K-2, 3-5 | Submitted by Jean Napier-Faeih]
A lesson on the dipthong 'oi.

 

VISUAL ARTS

 

My First PowerPoint Presentation 09/21/00
[ Language Arts, Visual Arts, Ed Tech I Grades K-2, 3_5 I Jean Napier-Faeih ]
Students integrate technology, language arts, and art to create a PowerPoint presentation.

Poetry: A Picture of Your Feelings or No, Virginia, Poetry Doesn't Have to Rhyme 08/22/00
[ Language Arts, Visual Arts I Grades 3-5 I Sue Atkins ]
After a series of lessons on poetic elements, a review presentation is given. The class goes on a field trip. Students paint a picture and write a poem about most memorable spot on the trip. (Teachers note: We visited a rock mine to see the contrast between a mining operation and an on-site nature trail.)

Tapestry in the Middle Ages 03/22/2000
[ Art History, Visual Arts | Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Submitted by Ashlynn J. Neel ]
Students learn about the use of tapestry in the Middle Ages and then weave their own tapestry.