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LESSON PLAN OF THE DAY ARCHIVE
Power Problem
Calculate losses caused by a snowstorm. (Grades 3-8) 01/09/2009
Four Corner Debate
The “four corner” debate strategy gets kids thinking and moving. (Grades K-12) 01/08/2009
Snow Paintings
Students use a water/food coloring mixture to paint on snow. Fun winter art activity. (Grades PK-5) 01/07/2009
Fun With Calendars
This lesson combines algebra and fun with calendars. (Grades 6-12)
01/06/2009
Martin Luther King, Jr.:
Pre- and Post-Reading Activity
A pre- and post-reading exercise documents learning about the life of Martin Luther King. (Grades 3-8) 01/05/2009
Lewis and Clark:
Equipping the Expedition Learn about preparations Lewis & Clark made in January 1803 to equip their expedition. (Grades 3-12) 01/02/2009
100 Years Ago in History
Start the new year by investigating events that happened 100 years ago this year. (Grades 5-12) 01/01/2009
U.S. Puzzle Map Bulletin Board
Research the states, then create a U.S. puzzle map bulletin board for fun and reference. (Grades 3-8) 12/18/2008
Five Quick Games Build Reading Skills
Five quick games build reading skills. (Grades K-8) 12/17/2008
What Did It Cost 100 Years Ago?
Compare prices of goods today and 100 years ago. (Grades 3-12) 12/16/2008
Secret Agent Stan
Help Secret Agent Stan figure out the crime by doing his math. (Grades 3-8) 12/15/2008
The Dictionary Game
A fun activity for building students’ vocabulary. (Grades 3-8)
12/12/2008
Sunrise, Sunset: Quickly Go the Days
Why does Alaska have less daylight than your state has? (Grades 3-12)
12/11/2008
Comparing Countries
Graphic organizer helps compare, contrast countries. (Grades 3-12)
12/10/2008
The Betsy Ross Story: Truth or Legend?
Just in time for Betsy Ross Day (January 1): the Betsy Ross story -- truth or legend? (Grades 3-12)
12/09/2008
A Musical Holiday Gift
A CD song collection by your students makes a great gift for any holiday. (Grades PreK-12) 12/08/2008
Holiday Wreath Ornament
Fun holiday project: create a holiday wreath ornament. (Grades K-5) 12/05/2008
Guide Word Game
Students locate dictionary guide words in this timed team game. (Grades 3-8) 12/04/2008
Seasonal Notepad Gift
In this simple technology lesson, students create a seasonal notepad gift. (Grades K-12) 12/03/2008
Planet X
Celebrate the Bill of Rights anniversary (Dec. 15) by writing a Bill of Rights for a colony you are founding on a distant planet. (Grades 4-8) 12/02/2008
Synonyms in the News
Use synonyms to rewrite news headlines and articles. (Grades 3-8) 12/01/2008
Best-Selling Books
Bar Graph
Create a graph of the best-selling children’s books of all time. (Grades K-5) 11/26/2008
Multiplication Bee
Stage a “Multiplication Bee.” (Grades 3-5) 11/25/2008
Immigrant Arrivals
Compare the experience of immigrants at Ellis and Angel Islands. (Grades 6-12) 11/24/2008
There Are Algae in Your House!
You’ll be amazed at the foods you eat that contain algae! (Grades 3-12) 11/21/2008
Rosa Parks Changed The Rules
Recognize the anniversary of Rosa Parks’ historic bus ride (December 1) by completing a diagram of the bus. (Grades K-5) 11/20/2008
The Average Kid
Create visual profiles of the "average" boy/girl in your class. (Grades 3-8) 11/19/2008
Where in the World
Is That Volcano?
Locate active volcanoes on a world map. (Grades 3-8) 11/18/2008
"Book Report Gallery” Bulletin Board
A camera is all you need to create this fun bulletin board about students’ favorite books. (Grades PK-8) 11/17/2008
Thanksgiving Feast
(Read the Charts)
Learn about where some Thanksgiving foods are grown. (Grades 3-8) 11/14/2008
Graphing the
Annual Food Drive
Graph the amount of food that comes in during the annual food drive. (Grades K-12) 11/13/2008
Anti-Smoking Letter Writing Campaign
Write a letter to encourage a friend not to smoke. (Grades 3-12) 11/12/2008
Thanksgiving Placemats: A Community Service Project
Make Thanksgiving placemats as a community service project. (Grades PK-12)
11/11/2008
You Are the Historian: Investigating the First Thanksgiving
Learn the truth about the “First Thanksgiving.” (Grades 3-8) 11/10/2008
Lewis and Clark's Journey West:
A Timeline Activity
Recognize the anniversary (November 18) of Lewis & Clark reaching the Pacific. (Grades 3-12) 11/07/2008
Smoking Danger Demonstration
Recognize the Great American Smokeout (November 20) by demonstrating the dangers of smoking. (Grades K-12) 11/06/2008
Turkeys Gobble Up Bulletin Board Space
Two fun ways for turkeys to gobble up bulletin board space. (Grades K-5) 11/05/2008
Drafting the Gettysburg Address
Recognize the anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address (November 19) by comparing its draft to the final version. (Grades 6-12) 11/04/2008
Design a Navajo Rug -- A Lesson in Symmetry
Create a Navajo rug; a lesson in symmetry. (Grades 3-8) 11/03/2008
Book Week Celebration
Great book activities for all year long. (Grades K-12) 10/31/2008
"One-Minute Monologue" Builds Communication Skills
Every student deserves 60 seconds in the spotlight. (Grades 3-12) 10/30/2008
How Does Your Tree Measure Up?
Work in groups to calculate the height of a tree. (Grades 3-12) 10/29/2008
Guess-timating Fun
Fun activity reinforces estimation, number lines, mean, median… (Grades K-12) 10/28/2008
Spelling Counts!
Create and solve codes based on the numerical values of spelling list words. (Grades 3-8) 10/27/2008
Fun With Origami!
Hands-on activities teach about origami, an Asian paper-folding art form. (Grades 3-12)10/24/2008
The Wall Inspires Letters to Veterans
Inspire students to write letters to veterans at local hospitals. (Grades K-12)
10/23/2008
Charge!?
Compare the features of three different types of credit cards. (Grades 9-12)
10/22/2008
The Electoral College
When has the Electoral College been a factor in an election? (Grades 3-12)
10/21/2008
Rockin' Rhythm Band
Create rhythms from ordinary objects. (Grades K-12)
10/20/2008
Circulatory System Travel Brochures
Create travel brochures for a trip through the human circulatory system. (Grades 6-12) 10/17/2008
Honor Your School and Community Heroes
Students create special event or award to honor a community hero. (Grades K-12) 10/16/2008
Biography Chat
Conduct interviews with historic figures in a TV talk-show format. (Grades 3-12) 10/15/2008
"War of the Worlds”: A Broadcast Re-Creation
Relive -- and re-create -- the panic-causing 1938 radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds." (Grades 6-12) 10/14/2008
Electoral Versus Popular Vote
A simple lesson teaches about workings of the Electoral College. (Grades K-8) 10/13/2008
Create a BIG Book
Create a “big book” edition of a favorite story. (Grades K-2) 10/10/2008
Track the Polls
Track poll results leading up to Election Day. (Grades 6-12) 10/09/2008
Cutting Costs With Coupons
Clip newspaper food coupons, add up the savings. (Grades 3-8) 10/08/2008
Celebrate
Character Counts! Week
In October
Ten ideas for celebrating Character Counts Week (October 19-25). (Grades PreK-12) 10/07/2008
Take a Stand!
A unique, fun approach to a classroom discussion/debate as Election Day draws near. (Grades 3-12) 10/06/2008
Saying No!
Celebrate Red Ribbon Week (October 18-26) by presenting plays about saying no to drugs. (Grades 3-12) 10/03/2008
Halloween Party Alternatives from UNICEF
Replace your Halloween party with a valuable service-learning project. (Grades PreK-12) 10/02/2008
Hispanic Heritage Activity Fun
Puzzles, activities for celebrating Hispanic heritage. (Grades 3-12) 10/01/2008
Mysteries in the Bag
Build a mystery story around a bag of evidence. (Grades K-12) 9/30/2008
Draw Like an Egyptian
Learn how to draw like an Egyptian. (Grades K-12) 9/29/2008
Where Did Foods Originate?
(Foods of the New World and Old World)
Explore how New World explorers changed the Old World's diet. (Grades K-12) 9/26/2008
Create a Graph Online
Students create beautiful graphs with an easy-to-use online tool. (Grades K-12) 9/25/2008
Fire Safety Songs (and Poems Too)
Songs, poems for teaching about fire safety. (Grades PreK-2) 9/24/2008
Go West With Columbus
“Go West With Columbus” game teaches map skills. (Grades K-5) 9/23/2008
The Great Chicago Fire: Did Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow Really Cause It?
Investigate the cause of the Great Chicago Fire (October 1871). (Grades 6-12) 9/22/2008
Piecing It Together!
Use tiny pieces of state maps as clues to figuring out the state. (Grades 3-12) 9/19/2008
The Human Body:
A Life-Size Model on Paper
Create life-size diagram of the human body. (Grades K-12) 9/18/2008
Goldilocks: The Sequel
Write a sequel to the classic story "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." (Grades 3-8) 9/17/2008
Make a Music Video
Create a short music video for a familiar children's song. (Grades K-12) 9/16/2008
Autumn Colors Shine Through
Let autumn shine through with colorful window decorations. (Grades K-5) 9/15/2008
Tracking Fall’s Falling Temperatures
Reinforce many skills by tracking falling temperatures this fall. (Grades 3-12) 9/12/2008
Graph the Results: Applesauce Taste Test
Make three kinds of applesauce, hold an applesauce taste test. (Grades PreK-8) 9/11/2008
Read a Fall Foliage Map
Use a color key to read a fall foliage map. Printable work sheet included. (Grades 3-8) 9/10/2008
Did You Know...
Take a true-false quiz about Hispanic history. (Grades 6-8) 9/9/2008
How Well Do You Follow Directions?
Teach valuable lessons about listening and following directions. (Grades K-12) 9/8/2008
Kids Bullying Kids
Survey, discuss data about bullying in your school. (Grades 3-8) 9/5/2008
The Week That Was
A weekly writing assignment results in a year-end volume of work that documents students' writing progress. (Grades K-12) 9/4/2008
Create a New Amendment
Recognize Constitution Day (September 17). Work in groups to propose a new amendment to the Constitution. (Grades 6-12) 9/3/2008
Simon Says "Who Are You?"
This Simon Says game highlights students’ similarities, differences. (Grades K-5) 9/2/2008
How Did Civil War Soldiers Battle Boredom?
Battling boredom in Civil War days; a Venn diagram activity. (Grades 3-8) 9/1/2008
Four Corner Fun: A Review Game
Multiple-choice questions are center stage in this review activity. (Grades PK-12) 8/28/2008
Candy Colors:
Figuring the Mean,
Median, and Mode
Count candies by color; then calculate mean, median, and mode. (Grades 3-12) 8/27/2008
"Mind Reader" Math Trick
A math-based card trick to convince their friends that they can read minds. (Grades 3-12) 8/26/2008
Create a BIG Book
Create a “big book” edition of a favorite story. (Grades K-2) 8/25/2008
A "Typical Day” Then and Now
Celebrate Grandparents Day (Sept. 7). Students compare their "typical day" to a grandparent's childhood. (Grades K-8) 8/22/2008
True or False?
Students complete a tutorial on Web literacy and identify Web hoaxes. (Grades 6-12) 8/21/2008
Heads Up for Headlines!
Write headlines that express the main ideas of news stories. (Grades K-12) 8/20/2008
Spelling BINGO
Review spelling words by playing Spelling BINGO. (Grades K-12)8/19/2008
Got the Time?
(Math Word Problems)
Word problems put students' time-telling skills to practical use. (Grades 3-8) 8/18/2008
Getting-to-Know-You Crossword Puzzle
A class crossword puzzle makes a great back-to-school activity or bulletin board. (Grades K-12) 8/15/2008 Art Imitating Life
Explore role of women by examining art through history. (Grades 6-12) 8/14/2008
Puzzle Race Builds Cooperative-Group Skills
A puzzle race builds cooperative group work skills. (Grades K-8) 8/13/2008
Then and Now
Compare, contrast current and historical maps of your community. (Grades 3-12) 8/12/2008
In Your Opinion: Are Athletes Heroes?
Stage a classroom debate of the question “Are athletes heroes?” (Grades 6-12) 8/11/2008
Back to Geography Lesson Plan
Globe Game
Challenging “Globe Game” develops geography skills. (Grades K-12) 8/8/2008
Civil War Photos Tell a Story
Write a story about one of Matthew Brady’s Civil War photographs. (Grades 5-12) 8/7/2008
Rock My World
Hands-on activity demonstrates how continents, oceans formed. (Grades 6-8) 8/6/2008
Create a Galactic Mobile
Students learn about the Milky Way and create a galactic mobile. (Grades 2-5) 8/5/2008
Presidential Eligibility
Could Britney Spears be elected president? Derek Jeter? (Grades 3-12) 8/4/2008
Design a Coin
Design and “mint” a quarter for your state or another one. (Grades K-12) 8/1/2008
Five Spelling Games Spice up spelling routines with these five activities. (Grades K-8) 7/31/2008
Puzzles With Partners A fun reward activity involves puzzles and cooperative groups. (Grades K-12) 7/30/2008
Where Do Words Come From? Discover the foreign-language roots of English words. (Grades 6-12) 7/29/2008
Pet Pellets Create an advertising campaign for a new pet food. (Grades 3-12)
7/28/2008
Copy-Paper Scrap Projects
Turn scrap paper into a lesson in following directions. (Grades 3-8) 7/25/2008
Stage a Debate: A Primer for Teachers (Lincoln-Douglas Debate Format)
Ten strategies for creating lively debates in the classroom. (Grades 3-12) 7/24/2008
Do the Hokey Pokey in Many Languages
Do the hokey pokey -- in many languages! (Grades K-8) 7/23/2008
Money Math Match Hunt for the classmate who holds a bag of coins of equal value to yours. (Grades K-5) 7/22/2008
The Black History Rap Write a rap lyric about a famous African-American. (Grades 3-12) 7/21/2008
President Jefferson's Cipher: Cracking the Code
Crack the code President Jefferson used to communicate with Lewis & Clark. (Grades 3-12) 7/18/2008
Those Tear-Me-Apart, Put-Me-Back-Together, Never-Be-the-Same-Again Blues
This powerful activity illustrates how words can hurt -- or heal. (Grades Pre-K – 8) 7/17/2008
Kudos by Kiddos
Students design and award medals for their favorite children's books. (Grades 3-12) 7/16/2008
Earth at Night
Identify 10 cities on an “Earth at Night” map. (Grades 3-12) 7/15/2008
Spelling Takes a Hit!
This game puts the “active” in spelling active-ity! (Grades K-5) 7/14/2008
Graphing Greenery
Plot on graph paper the coordinates for the shape of a leaf. (Grades 3-8) 7/11/2008
Up-to-Date Aesop
Rewrite an Aesop fable in modern language and a modern setting. (Grades K-12) 7/10/2008
Weekly Math Challenge
Set up a “Math Challenge Center” in your classroom. (Grades 3-12) 7/9/2008
Let Your Fingers Do the Estimating
Estimate the number of phone listings in you local telephone directory. (Grades 3-12) 7/8/2008
Every Day Is Presidents' Day at the White House
Young students role play being President of the United States. (Grades K-3) 7/7/2008
You Be the Editor
Student-editors work in teams to correct errors in this fast-paced activity. (Grades K-12) 7/3/2008
A Better Class of Journal-ists
Create a current events news folder, reflect on the news and main ideas. (Grades K-12) 7/2/2008
Experiencing Slavery and Imagining Freedom
Read slaves’ personal accounts of slavery; write a slave's account of freedom. (Grades 3-12) 7/1/2008
Dead Word Wall Kills Overused Words
Create a “Dead Word Wall” to “kill” words overused in student writing. (Grades K-12) 6/30/2008
Bueno Brothers' Bean Dip
How many words can be formed from a scoop of lima bean letters? (Grades K-8) 6/27/2008
Retablo-Style Self-Portraits
Celebrate Frida Kahlo’s (July 6) birthday. Create self-portraits in the style of her art. (Grades 3-12) 6/26/2008
Presidential Time Line
Create a “Presidents of the United States” timeline. (Grades 3-12) 6/25/2008
Fabulous Firsts in African American History
Learn about famous firsts in African-American history. (Grades 3-12) 6/24/2008
Postmark U.S.A.
Collect postmarks; track them on a classroom map. (Grades K-8)
6/23/2008
Map Your Favorite Sports Team's Next Road Trip
Use maps to chart a favorite sports team’s next road trip. (Grades 3-12)
6/20/2008
Native American Misconceptions
Blast students’ stereotypes about Native Americans. (Grades K-5)
6/19/2008
The Alphabet Game
Use alphabet cards to play a small-group spelling game. (Grades K-8)
6/18/2008
I Think Therefore
Use logic to complete a statement by Charles Darwin. (Grades 9-12)
6/17/2008
Create a Word
Have fun making up new words, writing definitions for them. (Grades 3-12)
6/16/2008
Germs Experiment 2
Use glitter to demonstrate how germs travel. (Grades K-5)
6/13/2008
Report on a Reporter
Invite a news reporter to visit class; write news reports about the visit. (Grades 3-12)
6/12/2008
Bark Art
Learn about Australia’s Aborigines, create Aboriginal bark art. (Grades K-5)
6/11/2008
Five-O
Use logic and deductive reasoning to guess a vocab word in this team game. (Grades 3-12)
6/10/2008
Reacting to Conflict
Explore different ways people deal with conflict. (Grades 6-8)
6/09/2008
Around the World
A simple and fun game for reviewing math facts. (Grades 1-6) 6/06/2008
Drafting the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence: compare Jefferson’s draft with the final version. (Grades 6-12) 6/05/2008
Rescuers: Those Who Risked Their Lives to Save Others
Read Holocaust rescue accounts, write reflective essays. (Grades 6-12) 6/04/2008
Soccer Spelling
Combine spelling and soccer in this fun game. (Grades K-5) 6/03/2008
Civil War Recipes
Prepare foods Civil War soldiers might have eaten. (Grades K-12) History 6/02/2008
"Photograph Math" Word Problems Students write their own problems and stage photos to illustrate them. (Grades K-12)5/30/2008
Following Directions This lesson proves that frequent practice can improve skills. (Grades 5-8) 5/29/2008
H2O to Go
Sponge relay race offers a fun way to learn math (measurement) skills. 5/28/2008
Stage a Poetry Slam!
Stage a classroom or school-wide poetry slam. (Grades 3-12) 5/27/2008
Tabloid Tales
Write a story for one of these unbelievably wacky tabloid news headlines. (Grades 3-12) 5/23/2008
The Case of the Disappearing Frogs
Students work to solve “The Case of the Disappearing Frogs.” (Grades 3-8) 5/22/2008
Hang a Flag Mural
Greet school visitors with a student-created flag mural. (Grades K-12) 5/21/2008
Civil War Slang
Explore slang words and phrases used during the Civil War. (Grades 6-12) 5/20/2008
Vegetable Rock Garden
Grow vegetable sections without soil. (Grades K-5) 5/19/2008
Space Tourism Brochure
Create travel brochures to sell tourists on the concept of space travel. (Grades 6-12) 5/16/2008
Students' Favorite Reading Topics
Students survey their classmates’ reading preferences. (Grades K-8) 5/15/2008
Ball and Triangle Game
Create a modern version of an old Native American children’s game. (Grades K-8) 5/14/2008
'Targets'
Examine the real messages behind advertising. (Grades 6-12) 5/13/2008
Guide Word Sentences
Creative writing: write sentences using guide words on a dictionary page. (Grades 3-8) 5/12/2008
Headline News
Create simple stories using words cut from newspaper headlines. (Grades 3-12) 5/09/2008
The Wall Inspires Letters to Veterans
In, time for Memorial Day, inspire students to write letters to veterans at local hospitals. (Grades K-12) 5/08/2008
What a Pair! A Cross-Grade Writing Activity
Older and younger students team up in this cross-grade writing activity. (Grades K-12) 5/07/2008
The Million $ Mission
Calculate the quickest way to earn $1 million in one month. (Grades 3-12) 5/06/2008
Be on the Lookout!
Create “Wanted” posters for destructive bugs. (Grades 3-8) 5/05/2008
The Anger Suit
An old suit helps students explore the feeling of anger. (Grades K-2) 5/02/2008
Motherhood Math: Mothers in the Workforce
Answer questions about a “Mothers in the Workforce” table. (Grades 3-12) 5/01/2008
A "Teacher Appreciation Week" Card for the Teacher
A nice project for art class; every student creates a different “teacher appreciation” card. (Grades K-8) 4/30/2008
The Lost Art of Letter Writing
Read and reflect on the letters of President Harry Truman, whose birthday is May 8. (Grades 6-12) 4/29/2008
Five-O
Use logic and deductive reasoning to guess a vocab word in this team game. (Grades 3-12) 4/28/2008
Crazy Laws: There Must Have Been a Good Reason?
Investigate some crazy laws on Law Day, May 1. (Grades 5-12) 4/25/2008
Germs Experiment
Observe the growth of germs on three germ-covered potato slices. (Grades K-8) 4/24/2008
Write a Teacher-Appreciation Letter
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-10) by having students write a letter to a former teacher. (Grades 3-12) 4/23/2008
Magic Sum
Learn a "magic" trick as you practice two-digit addition. (Grades 3-8) 4/22/2008
Postmark U.S.A.
Collect postmarks; track them on a classroom map. (Grades K-8) 4/21/2008
From One Child to Another: Letters About the Holocaust
Read a “Children of the Holocaust” biography; write a letter to that child. (Grades 3-8) 4/18/2008
Round-Robin Reading Quiz
A cooperative reading strategy that works. (Grades K-12) 4/17/2008
Rock My World
Hands-on activity demonstrates how continents, oceans formed. (Grades 6-8) 4/16/2008
Just a Minute!
This activity helps students put one minute in perspective. (Grades K-12) 4/15/2008
Civil War Slang
Explore slang words and phrases used during the Civil War. (Grades 6-12) 4/14/2008
Water Use Around the World
This Earth Day, compare your water use with water use in other places around the world. (Grades 3-12)
4/11/2008
Around-the-Room Review
The “around the room” review game engages everyone. (Grades K-12) (Grades 3-12) 4/10/2008
Space Tourism Brochure
Create travel brochures to sell tourists on the concept of space travel. (Grades 6-12) 4/09/2008
The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
Recognize the anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake (April 18) with this comprehension activity. (Grades 3-12) 4/08/2008
Civil War Photos Tell a Story
Write a story about one of Matthew Brady’s Civil War photographs. (Grades 5-12)
4/07/2008
"Giggle Poetry" Theater
Perform silly poems as theater during Poetry Month. Scripts provided. (Grades 3-8) (Grades 3-12)
4/04/2008
"101 Amazing Earth Facts" Game
Play this Jeopardy-like game on Earth Day, or anytime. (Grades 3-12)
4/03/2008
Overflowing the Banks
Hands-on activity teaches how floods happen. (Grades 3-8)
4/02/2008
Students' Favorite Reading Topics
During National Library Week (April 13-19), have students survey classmates’ reading preferences. (Grades K-8)
4/01/2008
Use Literature to Teach Tolerance
Use popular literature to teach tolerance. (Grades Pre-K – 12)
3/31/2008
Working on the Slant
Learn about slant by comparing how several newspapers cover a story. (Grades 3-12)
3/28/2008
"Two Diamond Baseball" Review Game
This "baseball" game can be used to reinforce skills in any subject. (Grades K-12)
3/27/2008
What's in a Name?
Use clues to identify U.S. cities with unusual names. (Grades 3-12)
3/26/2008
Egg Hunt Reinforces Math, Language Skills
Do it indoors, or take kids outdoors for a fun learning activity and a little exercise. (Grades K-8)
3/25/2008
Using Graphic Organizers to Generate Genre Definitions
Use a graphic organizer to form definitions of a variety of literary genres. (Grades 3-12)
3/24/2008
Graphing Our Snacks
During Nutrition Month, graph the fat content of favorite snack foods. (Grades 3-12)
3/21/2008
Use Literature to Teach Tolerance
Use popular literature to teach tolerance. (Grades Pre-K -12)
3/20/2008
Backwards Day
Plan a "Backwards Day" on April Fool's Day or for a fun reward. (Grades Pre-K - 8)
3/19/2008
Fact-O!
Practice math facts with this game of skill and chance. (Grades K-12)
3/18/2008
Bug Me While I'm Eating!
It’s Nutrition Month -- compare the nutritional values of insects and your favorite foods. (Grades 3-12) Science, Health
3/17/2008
My Own Picture Dictionary
Students create personal picture dictionaries. (Grades K-2) 3/14/2008
An Immigration Graph
Create a graph to show the number of immigrants by country of origin. (Grades 3-8) History
3/13/2008
Word-zles
Wordzle puzzles make fun thinking activities. (Grades 3-12)
3/12/2008
Eating Up Idioms
During Nutrition Month (March), feed your students a diet of food idioms. (Grades 3-12)
3/11/2008
Wind and Wings
Experiments help students understand the principles of flight. (Grades K-8)
3/10/2008
Grow a Great Spring Bulletin Board: Eggshell Flowers
Create a colorful spring bulletin board using this fun art project. (Grades K-5) 3/07/2008
The Great Egg Roll
Online Project
Join schools from all over the world for a fun springtime activity. (Grades Pre-K - 8) 3/06/2008
Fun Food Quiz: True or False?
During Nutrition Month, use this fun food quiz to test students’ knowledge of vegetables, fruits. (Grades 3-8) 3/05/2008
The World of Anne Frank
Ideas for teaching about the life and diary of Anne Frank. (Grades 6-12) 3/04/2008
Women's Words of Wisdom
Create a bulletin board of inspiring quotes by famous women. (Grades 4-12) 3/03/2008
String Eggs
Decorate the classroom with beautiful string eggs for Easter, which is March 23. (Grades 3-8) 2/29/2008
Create a Country Students apply geography skills as they create a map of an imaginary country. (Grades 3-12) 2/28/2008
Math Madness:
A Game for Small Groups
Adapt this active game for any math skill you are teaching. (Grades K-12) 2/27/2008
Word Processing Can Be Lots of Font!
Fun poem activity reinforces basic word processing skills. (Grades 3-8) 2/26/2008
"We Love to READ" Bulletin Board
Bulletin board makes perfect backdrop for mini book reports. (Grades K-5) 2/25/2008
The Mail Race
Students write friendly letters to random schools; track responses on a map. (Grades 3-8) 2/22/2008
Wacky Word Play
Combine students' love of word games and drawing. (Grades 3-12) 2/21/2008
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Create an art project based on a song used to guide slaves to freedom. (Grades K-2) 2/20/2008
Understanding Needs and Feelings
Complete this story to show how different people deal with needs, feelings. (Grades 3-5) 2/19/2008
Langston Hughes Was a Dreamer Too
Learn how Langston Hughes expressed his dreams through poetry. (Grades 2-12) 2/18/2008
Plan a Read-All-Day Day
Plan ahead! Celebrate Read Across America/World Book Day on March 3. 2/15/2008
George Washington Teaches Map Directions
George Washington teaches math directions. (Grades 3-8) 2/14/2008
Three-Way Match: Famous Black Americans
A unique three-way matching activity teaches about famous African Americans. (Grades 4-12) 2/13/2008
Bing!
This game combines spelling words and chance. (Grades K-12) 2/12/2008
The Black History Rap
Write a rap lyric about a famous African-American. (Grades 3-12) 2/11/2008
Secrets of the Presidents
Learn secrets of the presidents with this printable activity. (Grades 3-8) 2/8/2008
Where Am I?
Use latitude and longitude to identify volcano locations. (Grades 6-12) ) 2/7/2008
Candy Heart Stories
Write a story that includes the text of the candy conversation hearts you chose. (Grades 1-8) 2/6/2008
"Meet Our Presidents" Bulletin Board
Research and create a "Meet Our Presidents" bulletin board display. (Grades K-12) ) 2/5/2008
Now Let Me Fly --
A Black History Reader's Theater Script
Celebrate Black History Month by staging a classroom production of this play. (Grades 3-12) 2/4/2008
Fabulous Firsts in African American History
During Black History Month, learn about famous firsts in African-American history. (Grades 3-12) 2/1/2008
Thinking About Our Troops
A handful of ways to connect students with our overseas troops. (Grades K-12) Soc St, 1/31/2008
Lewis and Clark and the Native Americans
Learn how the Lewis & Clark expedition impacted Native tribes. (Grades 6-12) 1/30/2008
How Long Does Trash Last
(A Cooperative Learning Activity)
In this cooperative activity, learn how long trash lasts. (Grades 3-8) 1/29/2008
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Presidents at Inauguration Graph: How Old Were They?
For Presidents Day, graph the presidents' ages at inauguration. (Grades K-8) 1/28/2008
Fabulous Firsts in African American History
During Black History Month, learn about famous firsts in African-American history. (Grades 3-12) 1/25/2008
Everybody Is Unique:
A Lesson in Respect for Others
Art activity teaches about respect for others’ unique qualities. (Grades K-8) 1/24/2008
Global Economy: A Simple Activity
Explore where in the world things we use come from. (Grades 3-12) 1/23/2008
Popcorn Math
Use popcorn to teach a wide range of math concepts. (Grades K-8) 1/22/2008
Coin Count & Classification
Just in time for Abe Lincoln’s birthday: make, test a prediction about how 100 pennies will sort by decade or year. (Grades 3-12) 1/21/2008
The Magician's Apprentice
Performing magic tricks teaches the importance of following directions. (Grades 3-8) 1/18/2008
Create a Globe
Make globes from balloons and a paper-paste mixture. (Grades 3-5) 1/17/2008
Teaching Students to Tell Time: Three Resources for Busy Teachers
Three activity sheets develop, reinforce time-telling skills. (Grades K-5) 1/16/2008
Catchy Captions
A lesson in newspaper photo captions and caption writing. (Grades K-5) 1/15/2008
Chinese New Year: A Simple Lesson in Debt, Percent, and Loan Interest
A Chinese New Year (February 7, 2008) tradition lends itself to a simple lesson in percent and loan interest. (Grades 5-12) 1/14/2008
Triangles Are Not Bad!
Perform a play about prejudice, tolerance. (Grades K-4) 1/11/2008
Comparing Composers: Beethoven and Mozart
Celebrate Mozart’s birth (January 27) by comparing Beethoven and Mozart. (Grades 3-12) 1/10/2008
Power Problem
Calculate losses caused by a snowstorm. (Grades 3-8) 1/9/2008
Snow Paintings
Students use a water/food coloring mixture to paint on snow. Fun winter art activity. (Grades Pre-K-5) 1/8/2008
100 Years Ago in History
Start the new year by investigating events that happened 100 years ago this year. (Grades 5-12) 1/7/2008
Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Pre- and Post-Reading Activity
A pre- and post-reading exercise documents learning about the life of Martin Luther King. (Grades 3-8) 1/4/2008
Tissue, Please!
Share a read-aloud story and a fun art project to teach cold-season manners. (Grades Pre-K -2) 1/3/2008
Lewis and Clark: Equipping the Expedition
Learn about preparations Lewis & Clark made in January 1803 to equip their expedition. (Grades 3-12) 1/2/2008
The Betsy Ross Story: Truth or Legend?
Just in time for Betsy Ross Day (January 1): the Betsy Ross story -- truth or legend? 12/13/2007
Sunrise, Sunset: Quickly Go the Days
Why does Alaska have less daylight than your state has? (Grades 3-12) 12/12/2007
How Do Clouds Form?
A hands-on experiment illustrates how clouds form. (Grades K-5)) 12/11/2007
"Write-a-Letter-to-the-Teacher" Book Report
Combine writing a book report with writing a friendly letter. (Grades K-5) 12/10/2007
A Musical Holiday Gift
A CD song collection by your students makes a great gift for any holiday. (Grades PreK-12) 12/07/2007
May I Take Your Order, Please? (A Sequencing Activity)
Adapt this "sequencing" reading lesson to all subjects. (Grades 3-12) 12/06/2007
Holiday Wreath Ornament
Fun holiday project: create a holiday wreath ornament. (Grades K-5) 12/05/2007
Seasonal Notepad Gift
In this simple technology lesson, students create a seasonal notepad gift. (Grades K-12) 12/04/2007
Planet X
Celebrate the Bill of Rights anniversary (Dec. 15) by writing a Bill of Rights for a colony you are founding on a distant planet. (Grades 4-8) 12/03/2007
Immigrants Who Built America
Explore the lives of ten immigrants who helped make American strong. (Grades 5-12) 11/30/2007
Popcorn Science
Five simple science experiments explain what makes popcorn pop. (Grades K-12) 11/29/2007
The Top Ten Reasons for Going Into Space
Consider the validity of the “top ten reasons for going into space.” (Grades 6-12) 11/28/2007
Chain Together
A Book Report
Students work in small groups to put together “Chain Book Reports.” (Grades K-12) 11/27/2007
"Place the State" Game
Can students correctly place all 50 states on a U.S. map? (Grades 3-8) 11/26/2007
Map Projections: The Grapefruit Activity
Hands-on activity teaches about different map projections. (Grades 6-12) 11/21/2007
Design a Navajo Rug -- A Lesson in Symmetry
Create a Navajo rug; a lesson in symmetry. (Grades 3-8) 11/20/2007
Rosa Parks Changed the Rules
Recognize the anniversary of Rosa Parks’ historic bus ride by completing a diagram of the bus. (Grades K-5) 11/19/2007
Human Body Simon Says Game
Play a fun human-body Simon Says game. (Grades K-12) 11/16/2007
Crack the Code
Learn about fossil fuels as you solve cryptograms. (Grades 3-8)) 11/15/2007
You Are the Historian:
Investigating the
First Thanksgiving
Learn the truth about the “First Thanksgiving.” (Grades 3-8) 11/14/2007
"Book Report Gallery” Bulletin Board
A camera is all you need to create this fun bulletin board for Book Week or anytime. (Grades Pre-K-8) 11/13/2007
Thanksgiving Feast
(Read the Charts)
Learn about where some Thanksgiving foods are grown. (Grades 3-8) 11/12/2007
Graphing the Annual Food Drive
Graph the amount of food that comes in during the annual food drive. (Grades K-12) 11/09/2007
Turkeys Gobble Up Bulletin Board Space
Two fun ways for turkeys to gobble up bulletin board space. (Grades K-5) 11/08/2007
Design a Navajo Rug -- A Lesson in Symmetry
Create a Navajo rug; a lesson in symmetry. (Grades 3-8) 11/07/2007
Thanksgiving Placemats: A Community Service Project
Make Thanksgiving placemats as a community service project. (Grades Pre-K-12) 11/06/2007
Drafting the Gettysburg Address
Recognize the anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address by comparing its draft to the final version. (Grades 6-12) 11/05/2007
"Carousel Brainstorm" Book Report
A fun way to review a book the whole class has read. (Grades K-12) 11/02/2007
Smoking Danger Demonstration
Recognize the Great American Smokeout (November 15) by demonstrating the dangers of smoking. (Grades K-12) 11/01/2007
Fifty States Field Day
Fifty States Field Day “exercises” geography skills. (Grades Pre-K – 12) 10/31/2007
Fun With Numbers
Use Lakota Indian number words to solve math problems. (Grades 3-5) 10/30/2007
It's Up for Debate
Debate two issues of WWII era: atomic bomb and internment camps. (Grades 9-12) 10/29/2007
Breaking the Code
Learn about the importance of cryptography during WWII. (Grades 6-12) 10/26/2007
The Wall Inspires Letters to Veterans
For Veterans Day, inspire students to write letters to veterans at local hospitals. (Grades K-12) 10/25/2007
Student Learning-Strengths Inventory
Take an inventory of your students’ learning strengths. (Grades K-12) 10/24/2007
Up from the Roots
Dissect the roots -- and root meanings -- of some words. (Grades 3-8) 10/23/2007
20 Field Day Activities Any Kid Can Do
(And Do Well!)
Twenty PE activities any student will enjoy. (Grades K-8) 10/22/2007
"Visual Fractions" Game
Create a classroom fractions competition using a Web-based game. (Grades 3-8) 10/19/2007
Multiple Meanings Game
Hunt for the classmate whose definition card leads to the same word as yours. (Grades 2-8) 10/18/2007
Take a Stand!
A unique, fun approach to a classroom discussion/debate. (Grades 3-12)10/17/2007
Australia: Lessons About the 'Land Down Under'!
Learn about Australia’s culture, geography, language… (Grades K-12) 10/16/2007
You Can Count on Spelling
“Scrabble spelling” offers spelling and math practice. (Grades K-12) 10/15/2007
Anticipation Guides Improve Reading Comprehension
Use anticipation guides to help your students focus on content-area reading assignments. (Grades K-12) 10/12/2007
Mapping the Most Common U.S. City Names
Map locations of the most common U.S. city names. (Grades 4-12) 10/11/2007
"War of the Worlds”: A Broadcast Re-Creation
Relive -- and re-create -- the panic-causing 1938 radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds." (Grades 6-12) 10/10/2007
Pictures Tell a Story: A Lesson in Sequencing
Students illustrate sequential events in a story or in history. (Grades K-8) 10/09/2007
The Human Body:
A Life-Size Model on Paper
Create life-size diagram of the human body. (Grades K-12) 10/08/2007
Art Imitates Life
Study postcards of World War I; create postcards that reflect your life. (Grades 3-12) 10/05/2007
A Bernoulli Levitator
Suspend an object in the air by blowing down on it. (Grades 9-12) 10/04/2007
Celebrate
CHARACTER COUNTS! Week
In October
Ten ideas for celebrating Character Counts Week, October 21-27. (Grades PreK-12) 10/03/2007
Sound It Out
Introduce phonetic spellings with this activity. (Grades 3-8) ) 10/02/2007
Halloween Party Alternatives from UNICEF
Replace your Halloween party with a valuable service-learning project. (Grades PreK-12) 10/01/2007
Where Did Foods Originate?
(Foods of the New World and Old World)
Explore how New World explorers changed the Old World's diet. (Grades K-12) 09/28/2007
Go West With Columbus
"Go West With Columbus” game teaches map skills. (Grades K-5) 09/27/2007
Fire Safety Songs (and Poems Too)
Songs, poems for teaching about fire safety. (Grades PreK-2);09/26/2007
The Great Chicago Fire: Did Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow Really Cause It?
Investigate the Great Chicago Fire (October 8). What was its real cause? (Grades 6-12) 09/25/2007
Autumn Colors Shine Through
Let autumn shine through with colorful window decorations. (Grades K-5) 09/24/2007
Tracking Fall’s Falling Temperatures
Reinforce many skills by tracking falling temperatures this fall. (Grades 3-12) 09/21/2007
Read a Fall Foliage Map
Use a color key to read a fall foliage map. Printable work sheet included. (Grades 3-8) 09/20/2007
Did You Know...
Take a true-false quiz about Hispanic history. (Grades 6-8) 09/19/2007
Speedy Spelling Bee?
Teams of students work together in this spelling bee with a twist. (Grades K-12) 09/18/2007
A Math Game for
Reinforcing Computation Skills
This dice-and-math game provides practice in many math skills. (Grades K-12) Math (Grades K-12 ) 09/17/2007
Create a Globe
Make globes from balloons and a paper-paste mixture. (Grades 3-5) 09/14/2007
Hispanic Heritage Activity Fun
Puzzles, activities for celebrating Hispanic heritage. (Grades 3-12) 09/13/2007
Applesauce Taste Test
Make three kinds of applesauce, hold an applesauce taste test. (Grades PreK-8) 09/12/2007
How Well Do You Follow Directions?
Teach valuable lessons about listening and following directions. (Grades K-12) 09/11/2007
The Week That Was
A weekly writing assignment results in a year-end volume of work that documents students' writing progress. (Grades K-12) 09/10/2007
Pinwheels for Peace
Create "pinwheels for peace" to celebrate International World Peace Day September 21. (Grades K-12) 09/07/2007
Create a New Amendment
Recognize Constitution Day (September 17). Work in groups to propose a new amendment to the Constitution. (Grades 6-12) Soc St, History 09/06/2007
A "Typical Day” Then and Now
Celebrate Grandparents Day by having students compare their "typical day" to a grandparent's typical day when he or she was a child. (Grades K-8) 09/05/2007
Simon Says "Who Are You?"
This Simon Says game highlights students’ similarities, differences. (Grades K-5) 09/04/2007
Who Wrote That?
Students have fun trying to identify which classmate wrote each response to a writing prompt. (Grades K-12) 08/31/2007
Map a World of Facts
On a map mark ten places associated with these fun facts. (Grades 4-8) 08/30/2007
Step and Spell
This spelling "active-ity" reinforces students' awareness of the computer keyboard. (Grades K-4) 08/29/2007
Tom's Tempting Tongue Twister Truly Tangled My Tongue
Create challenging tongue twisters that truly tangle the tongue. (Grades 3-12) 08/28/2007
Popcorn Nutrition
How nutritious are the snack foods you eat? (Grades 3-8) 08/27/2007
Create Your Own Homophone Work Sheets
Everything you need for a great homonym activity. (Grades K-12) 08/24/2007
Student Learning-Strengths Inventory
Take an inventory of your students' learning strengths. (Grades K-12) 08/23/2007
Book Week Celebration
Great book activities for all year long. (Grades K-12) 08/22/2007
The Presidential Campaign Game
Experience the presidential campaign process. (Grades 8-12) 08/21/2007
Daily Language Practice Builds Skills, Test Scores
Turn daily language practice into a game, build test scores too. (Grades 3-12) 08/20/2007
Secret Agent Stan
Help Secret Agent Stan figure out the crime by doing his math. (Grades 3-8) 08/17/2007
Four Corner Debate
The "four corner" debate strategy gets kids thinking and moving. (Grades K-12) 08/16/2007
Puzzle Race Builds Cooperative-Group Skills
A puzzle race builds cooperative group work skills. (Grades K-8) 08/15/2007
Music Math: Create a Clapping Symphony
Use fractions as you create a clapping symphony. (Grades 3-12) 08/14/2007
"Concentration" Review Game
Create a Concentration-style review game for any subject. (Grades K-12) 08/13/2007
Code Talkers
Learn about Navajo code talkers; create, decode secret messages. (Grades 3-12) 08/10/2007
Getting-to-Know-You Crossword Puzzle
A class crossword puzzle makes a great back-to-school activity or bulletin board. (Grades K-12) 08/09/2007
Editorial Cartoons
Study editorial cartoons; create your own. (Grades 9-12) 08/08/2007
Language Arts Lesson Plan
Use synonyms to rewrite news headlines and articles. (Grades 3-8) 08/07/2007
Made in...
Plot the sources of students’ clothing on a world map. (Grades 3-5) 08/06/2007
Who Are Your Heroes?
Work sheet helps students organize their "Who is my hero?” thinking. (Grades 3-8) 08/03/2007
Immigrant Arrivals
Compare the experience of immigrants at Ellis and Angel Islands. (Grades 6-12) 08/02/2007
Design a Coin
Design and "mint” a quarter for your state or another one. (Grades K-12) 08/01/2007
Incredible Shrinking Notes
A fun 3-step process helps students "boil down" note taking. (Grades 3-12) 07/30/2007
Mysteries in the Bag
Build a mystery story around a bag of evidence. (Grades K-12) 07/27/2007
The Following-Directions Follies
A challenging "following directions" activity for all ages. (Grades K-12) 07/26/2007
Where in the World?
Locate famous landmarks around the world; develop research skills. (Grades 3-8) 07/25/2007
Book Report BINGO
Book Report BINGO offers a variety of book report approaches. (Grades 3-12) 07/23/2007
Passport to Stories Around the World
Students fill out a passport as they read tales from each continent. (Grades K-12) 07/20/2007
15 Relays for Field Days
Fifteen fun relays for anytime PE fun. (Grades K-8) 07/19/2007
Multiplication Bee
Stage a "Multiplication Bee." (Grades 3-5) 07/18/2007
Using Dictionary Entries
Use this student work sheet with any dictionary page. (Grades 3-8) 07/16/2007
Mysteries in the Bag
Build a mystery story around a bag of evidence. (Grades K-12) 07/13/2007
Round Robin Post-It Review
Small-group activity a fun way to review, prep students for test. (Grades K-12) 07/12/2007
Comparing Countries
Graphic organizer helps compare, contrast countries. (Grades 3-12) 07/11/2007
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall,
Who Needs Math in Life at All?
A fun bulletin board helps students explore how they use math in their lives. (Grades Pre-K-12) 07/09/2007
Mysteries in the Bag
Build a mystery story around a bag of evidence. (Grades K-12) 07/06/2007
Five Quick Games Build Reading Skills
Five quick games build reading skills. (Grades K-8) 07/05/2007
How the Kangaroo Got Its Pouch
Create a play based on an Australian kangaroo legend. (Grades 3-5) 07/03/2007
Inner Circle/Outer Circle Debate Strategy
Inner/outer circle debate strategy emphasizes listening to others' views. (Grades 3-12) 07/02/2007
What Did It Cost 100 Years Ago?
Compare prices of goods today and 100 years ago. (Grades 3-12) 06/29/2007
Cafeteria Compost
Use lunchroom food scraps and yard clippings to create a compost pile. (Grades K-12) 06/28/2007
Fingered Felons
Analyze fingerprint evidence to solve a classroom crime. (Grades 3-8) 06/27/2007
"Bursting" Stereotypes
Burst stereotypes in this fun balloon activity. (Grades 3-12) 06/25/2007
Retablo-Style Self-Portraits
Celebrate Frida Kahlo’s (July 6) birthday. Create self-portraits in the style of her art. (Grades 3-12) 06/22/2007
A Unique Drawing Experience
With one set of directions, everyone creates a unique work of art. (Grades K-12) 06/21/2007
What's Inside My Computer?
Draw a picture of what a computer might look like inside. Then explore more! (Grades 3-12) 06/20/2007
Ten Characters from American Folklore
Learn about 10 characters from American folklore. (Grades 3-12) 06/18/2007
Yellow Pages Ad-dition
Real math: Figure out how much those Yellow Pages ads cost. (Grades 3-12) 06/15/2007
This Is America! Flag Collage
Make a Fourth of July flag collage from cut-up magazine photos. (Grades K-12) 06/14/2007
Design a Poet-T
Transform a plain white T-shirt into a "Poet-T." (Grades 3-12) 06/13/2007
Proverbs of One World
Create a book of proverbs that offer lessons of tolerance and respect. (Grades 3-12) 06/11/2007
President for a Day
Students pretend they are president for a day. (Grades K-8) 06/08/2007
Native American Recipes
Make journey cakes and other Native American foods. (Grades K-12) 06/07/2007
Cutting Costs With Coupons
Clip newspaper food coupons, add up the savings. (Grades 3-8) 06/06/2007
How the Kangaroo Got Its Pouch
Create a play based on an Australian kangaroo legend. (Grades 3-5) 06/05/2007
Think About It!
These problems demand logic, common sense, creative thinking. (Grades 3-8) 06/04/2007
Mysteries in the Bag
Build a mystery story around a bag of evidence. (Grades K-12) 06/01/2007
Detective Spellcheck Game
Hunt for spelling errors in this game of skill and quick reaction! (Grades K-8) 05/31/2007
Hieroglyphics: It's Not Greek to Me! (It's Egyptian!)
Use hieroglyphic characters, an online hieroglyphic translator too. (Grades 3-12) 05/30/2007
Review Game
This review game can be adapted to any subject, any grade. (Grades K-12) 05/29/2007
ZIP Code Math
Students add or subtract to solve ZIP Code math word problems. (Grades 3-12) 05/25/2007
Hang a Flag Mural
reet school visitors with a student-created flag mural. (Grades K-12) 05/24/2007
Junk Mail Overload!
Students track, graph the amount of junk mail their families receive. (Grades 3-12) 05/23/2007
Eggshell People
Create eggshell people; write eggshell people diaries, poems. (Grades K-5) 05/22/2007
A Monument, Please, for the Big Cheese!
Choose one president; design a monument that reflects his achievements. (Grades 3-12) 05/21/2007
Earth Day PSA
Students develop PSAs to draw attention to community environmental issues. (Grades 3-12) 05/18/2007
Ten Prompts for Student Writing
Ten prompts for engaging writing assignments. Take your pick! (Grades 3-8) 05/17/2007
"Greenhouse" Sprouts Garden
Grow sprouts from seeds using soil in clear plastic bags. (Grades K-8) 05/16/2007
Run the Circulatory System Relay
tudents participate in a circulatory-system relay race. (Grades 6-12) 05/15/2007
365 Days of African American History
Create a 365-day calendar of African-American history. (Grades 6-12) 05/14/2007
Honor Your School and Community Heroes
Students create special event or award to honor a community hero. (Grades K-12) 05/11/2007
The Wall Inspires Letters to Veterans
Inspire students to write letters to veterans at local hospitals. (Grades K-12) 05/10/2007
World War I Art and Artists
Learn about the artists behind paintings of World War I. (Grades 9-12) 05/09/2007
Biography Chat
Conduct interviews with historic figures in a TV talk-show format. (Grades 3-12) 05/08/2007
Do You See What I See?
Reproduce a work of art by following oral directions. (Grades 6-12) 05/07/2007
There Are Algae in Your House!
You’ll be amazed at the foods you eat that contain algae! (Grades 3-12) 05/04/2007
Postmark U.S.A.
Collect postmarks; track them on a classroom map. (Grades K-8) 05/03/2007
The Dictionary Game
A fun activity for building students’ vocabulary. (Grades 3-8) 05/02/2007
Creating Energy from Water
Learn about hydroelectricity, make a model water turbine. (Grades 3-8) 05/01/2007
Team Up for Telling Time
Use a fun online tool for a class telling-time competition. (Grades K-3) 04/30/2007
The Lost Art of Letter Writing
Read and reflect on the letters of President Harry Truman, whose birthday is May 8. (Grades 6-12) 04/27/2007
If the World Were a Village...
A popular picture book leads to lessons in multicultural awareness, graph-making, more. (Grades K-12) 04/26/2007
Guide Word Game
Students locate dictionary guide words in this timed team game. (Grades 3-8) 04/25/2007
Write a Teacher-Appreciation Letter
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by having students write a letter to a former teacher. (Grades 3-12) 04/24/2007
Five-O
Use logic and deductive reasoning to guess a vocab word in this team game. (Grades 3-12) 04/23/2007
Crazy Laws: There Must Have Been a Good Reason?
Investigate some crazy laws on Law Day, May 1. (Grades 5-12) 04/20/2007
A "Teacher Appreciation Week" Card for the Teacher
A nice project for art class; every student creates a different card for the teacher. (Grades K-8) 04/19/2007
Rock My World
Hands-on activity demonstrates how continents, oceans formed. (Grades 6-8) 04/18/2007
Arbor Day Across the United States
-- A Color-Key Map Activity
Use a color key map to learn about planting times in the U.S. (Grades 3-8) 04/17/2007
Civil War Slang
Explore slang words and phrases used during the Civil War. (Grades 6-12) 04/16/2007
Space Tourism Brochure
Create travel brochures to sell tourists on the concept of space travel. (Grades 6-12) 04/13/2007
"The King's Choice"
A fairy tale and follow-up activities teach the skill of making predictions. (Grades K-8) 04/12/2007
Create a Word
Have fun making up new words, writing definitions for them. (Grades 3-12) 04/11/2007
"Giggle Poetry" Theater
Perform silly poems as theater during Poetry Month. Scripts provided. (Grades 3-8) 04/10/2007
Civil War Photos Tell a Story
Write a story about one of Matthew Brady’s Civil War photographs. (Grades 5-12) 04/09/2007
Overflowing the Banks
Hands-on activity teaches how floods happen. (Grades 3-8) 04/06/2007
Water Use Around the World
Compare your water use with water use in other places around the world. (Grades 3-12) 04/05/2007
Students' Favorite Reading Topics
During National Library Week (April 15-21), have students survey classmates’ reading preferences. (Grades K-8) 04/04/2007
The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
Recognize the anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake (April 18) with this comprehension activity. (Grades 4-12) 04/03/2007
From One Child to Another: Letters About the Holocaust
Read a "Children of the Holocaust" biography; write a letter to that child. (Grades 3-8) 04/02/2007
"Two Diamond Baseball" Review Game
This "baseball" game can be used to reinforce skills in any subject. (Grades K-12) 03/30/2007
How Much Water Do Plants Need?
Study effects of varying amounts of water on plants. (Grades K-8) 03/29/2007
Save the Library!
Students write letters to save a library from closure. (Grades 3-8) 03/28/2007
Bowling Math
Keeping score of a bowling match is a fun way to learn math. (Grades 3-8) 03/27/2007
Surname Survey
Use a local phone book to learn if your community reflects U.S. surname data. (Grades 3-12) 03/26/2007
Using Graphic Organizers to Generate Genre Definitions
Use a graphic organizer to form definitions of a variety of literary genres. (Grades 3-12) 03/23/2007
Backwards Day
Plan a "Backwards Day" on April Fool's Day or for a fun reward. (Grades Pre-K - 8) 03/22/2007
Roman Numeral Math
Solve simple math problems using Roman numerals. (Grades 3-12) 03/21/2007
Nuts for Peanuts!
Peanuts spur activities across the curriculum and across the grades. (Grades K-5) 03/20/2007
What Happened?
Explore legends surrounding volcanoes, write your own legend. (Grades 3-12) 03/19/2007
Act It Out: Dramatizing Stories from Asian American Cultures
Act out folktales, fairy tales, or myths from Asian American cultures. (Grades K-12) 03/16/2007
Help Wanted: President of the United States
Learn about the President’s responsibilities; write a want ad for the position. (Grades 3-12) 03/15/2007
Basketball for Better Verse
Students write poems about basketball. (Grades 3-12) 03/14/2007
Graphing Our Snacks
During Nutrition Month, graph the fat content of favorite snack foods. (Grades 3-12) 03/13/2007
Egg Hunt Reinforces Math, Language Skills
Do it indoors, or take kids outdoors for a fun learning activity and a little exercise. (Grades K-8) 03/12/2007
String Eggs
Decorate the classroom with beautiful string eggs for Easter. (Grades 3-8) 03/09/2007
Rockin' Rhythm Band
During Music in Our Schools Month, create rhythms from ordinary objects. (Grades K-12) 03/08/2007
Bug Me While I'm Eating!
It’s Nutrition Month -- compare the nutritional values of insects and your favorite foods. (Grades 3-12) 03/07/2007
Build an Oxygen Plant
Understand the human circulatory system. (Grades 6-12) 03/06/2007
Grow a Great Spring Bulletin Board: Eggshell Flowers
Create a colorful spring bulletin board using this fun art project. (Grades K-5) 03/05/2007
North, South, East, or West
This fun any-time game teaches/reinforces geographic directionality. (Grades K-5) 03/02/2007
Fun Food Quiz: True or False?
During Nutrition Month, use this fun food quiz to test students’ knowledge of vegetables, fruits. (Grades 3-8) 03/01/2007
Guess-timating Fun
Fun activity reinforces estimation, number lines, mean, median… (Grades K-12) 02/28/2007
Eating Up Idioms
During Nutrition Month (March), feed your students a diet of food idioms. (Grades 3-12) 02/27/2007
Women's Words of Wisdom
Create a bulletin board of inspiring quotes by famous women. (Grades 4-12) 02/26/2007
Make a Music Video
Create a short music video for a familiar children's song. (Grades K-12) 02/23/2007
Reporting Live from the 20th Century
Report live from one of the top news stories of the 20th century. (Grades 3-12) 02/22/2007
Native American Glossary
Create a glossary of words with Native American origins. (Grades 3-8) 02/21/2007
Persuade the Aliens!
Be an alien. Persuade your master to adopt a custom you witnessed on Earth. (Grades K-12) 02/20/2007
Draw Like an Egyptian
Learn how to draw like an Egyptian. (Grades K-12) 02/16/2007
Now Let Me Fly --
A Black History Reader's Theater Script
Celebrate Black History Month by staging a classroom production of this play. (Grades 3-12) 02/15/2007
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Create an art project based on a song used to guide slaves to freedom. (Grades K-2) 02/14/2007
Langston Hughes Was a Dreamer Too
> Learn how Langston Hughes expressed his dreams through poetry. (Grades 2-12) 02/13/2007
George Washington Teaches Map Directions
George Washington teaches math, following directions. (Grades 3-8) 02/12/2007
Secrets of the Presidents
Learn secrets of the presidents with this printable activity. (Grades 3-8) 02/09/2007
Three-Way Match: Famous Black Americans
A unique three-way matching activity teaches about famous African Americans. (Grades 4-12) 02/08/2007
"Meet Our Presidents" Bulletin Board
Research and create a "Meet Our Presidents" bulletin board display. (Grades K-12) 02/07/2007
The Black History Rap
Write a rap lyric about a famous African-American. (Grades 3-12) 02/06/2007
Candy Heart Stories
Write a story that includes the text of the candy conversation hearts you choose. (Grades 1-8) 02/05/2007
Broken-Heart Matching Game
Reinforce many skills with this Valentine's Day broken-heart matching game.
(Grades Pre-K-12) 02/02/2007
365 Days of African American History
Create a 365-day calendar of African-American history. (Grades 6-12) 02/01/2007
Fabulous Firsts in African American History
Learn about famous firsts in African-American history. (Grades 3-12) 01/31/2007
Presidents at Inauguration Graph: How Old Were They?
Graph the presidents' ages at inauguration. (Grades K-8) 01/30/2007
Coin Count & Classification
Make, test a prediction about how 100 pennies will sort by decade or year. (Grades 3-12) 01/29/2007
Parachute Drop
Follow directions to create parachutes that safely carry paperclip passengers. (Grades K-4) 01/26/2007
1-800-MATHFUN
Combine numbers, letters to form creative 1-800 numbers for local businesses. (Grades 3-8) 01/25/2007
And You Thought Gasoline Was Expensive!
Compare the cost of a gallon of gas to a gallon of other liquids. (Grades 3-12) 01/24/2007
P Is for Poetry
Young students, ESL students build vocab as they create simple ABC poems. (Grades K-12) 01/23/2007
Earth from Space Maps
Use maps from space to create large local, U.S., or world maps. (Grades 3-12) 01/22/2007
'Indescribably' Excellent Descriptions
Engage students in writing "indescribably excellent" descriptions. (Grades K-12) 01/19/2007
Write a Caption!
Write captions for amusing photos. (Grades 4-12) 01/18/2007
GBest-Selling Books Bar Graph
Create a graph of the best-selling children’s books of all time. (Grades K-5) 01/17/2007
Goldilocks: The Sequel
Write a sequel to the classic story "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." (Grades 3-8) 01/16/2007
Those Who Fought
Students interview veterans of World War II. (Grades 6-12) 01/15/2007
Snow Painting
Use a water/food coloring mixture to paint on snow. Fun winter art activity. (Grades Pre-K-5) 01/12/2007
Charting Historical Gas Prices
Does gasoline eat up more of a person's paycheck today than it did years ago? (Grades 6-12) 01/11/2007
Comparing Composers: Beethoven and Mozart
Celebrate Mozart’s birth: compare Beethoven and Mozart. Work sheet included. (Grades 3-12) 01/10/2007
Busted!
This game can be adapted to reinforce math skills, vocabulary, much more. (Grades K-12) 01/09/2007
A Lesson in "Comma Sense"
Have fun with this lesson in "comma sense." (Grades 6-12) 01/08/2007
100 Years Ago in History
Start the new year by investigating events that happened 100 years ago this year. (Grades 5-12) 01/05/2007
Lewis and Clark: Equipping the Expedition
Learn about preparations Lewis & Clark made to equip their expedition. (Grades 3-12) 01/04/2007
Tissue, Please!
Share a read-aloud story and a fun art project to teach cold-season manners. (Grades Pre-K -2) 01/03/2007
Martin Luther King, Jr.:
A pre- and post-reading exercise documents learning about the life of Martin Luther King. (Grades 3-8) 01/02/2007
Earn Spelling Points!
More than 20 activities for spicing up your weekly spelling lessons. (Grades K-12) 12/14/2006
Sunrise, Sunset: Quickly Go the Days
Alaska Statehood anniversary: January 3. Why does Alaska have less daylight than your state has? (Grades 3-12) 12/13/2006
A Musical Holiday Gift
A CD song collection by your students makes a great gift for any holiday. (Grades PreK-12) 12/12/2006
The Betsy Ross Story: Truth or Legend?
Recognize Betsy Ross’s birthday (January 1) with this truth vs. legend activity. (Grades 3-12) 12/11/2006
Copy-Paper Scrap Projects
Turn scrap paper into a lesson in following directions. (Grades 3-8) 12/08/2006
Create a Country
Students apply geography skills as they create a map of an imaginary country. (Grades 3-12) 12/07/2006
President Jefferson's Cipher: Cracking the Code
Crack the code President Jefferson used to communicate with Lewis & Clark. (Grades 3-12) 12/06/2006
Money Math Match:
Hunt for the classmate who holds a bag of coins of equal value to yours. (Grades K-5) 12/05/2006
"We Love to READ" Bulletin Board:
Bulletin board makes perfect backdrop for mini book reports. (Grades K-5) 12/04/2006
A World of Information
>: Color maps to illustrate "top ten" statistics about our world. (Grades 3-12) 12/01/2006
Holiday Wreath Ornament
Fun holiday project: create a holiday wreath ornament. (Grades K-5) 11/30/2006
Dictionary Detective
Build students' dictionary skills with this fun activity. (Grades 3-12) 11/29/2006
Planet X
Celebrate the Bill of Rights anniversary (Dec. 15) by writing a Bill of Rights for a colony you are founding on a distant planet. (Grades 3-8) 11/28/2006
Seasonal Notepad Gift
In this simple technology lesson, students create a seasonal notepad gift. (Grades K-12) 11/27/2006
Rosa Parks Changed the Rules
Complete a diagram of the Montgomery bus that carried Rosa Parks. (Grades K-5) 11/22/2006
Norman Rockwell Paints America
Take a "gallery walk" of Norman Rockwell paintings, discuss the stories they tell. (Grades 3-12) 11/21/2006
What's in a Name?
Learn about states whose names have Native American origins. (Grades 3-12) 11/20/2006
By the Numbers
Use a chart to answer questions about Native populations in U.S. states. (Grades 3-8) 11/16/2006
Gap vs. Old Navy: Mapping Brand Names Across the U.S.
Use the MapMuse online tool to map brand names. (Grades 3-12) 11/15/2006
Thanksgiving Feast (Read the Charts)
Learn about where some Thanksgiving foods are grown. (Grades 3-8) 11/13/2006
Turkey Hunt Math
Stage a turkey hunt that reinforces number sequence and other math skills. (Grades Pre-K - 5) 11/11/2006
Puzzles With Partners
A fun reward activity involves puzzles and cooperative groups. (Grades K-12) 11/10/2006
Pine Cone Turkeys
Decorate your classroom or students’ dinner tables with pine cone turkeys. (Grades K-8) 11/09/2006
"Book Report Gallery" Bulletin Board :
A camera is all you need to create this fun bulletin board for Book Week or anytime. (Grades Pre-K-8) 11/08/2006
You Are the Historian: Investigating the First Thanksgiving :
Learn the truth about the "First Thanksgiving." (Grades 3-8) 11/07/2006
Piecing It Together! :
Use tiny pieces of state maps as clues to figuring out the state. (Grades 3-12) 11/06/2006
Graphing the Annual Food Drive :
Graph the amount of food that comes in during the annual food drive. (Grades K-12) 11/03/2006
Dramatizing Folktales, Legends, and Myths :
Read, act out folktales from Native American cultures. (Grades 3-8) 11/02/2006
Drafting the Gettysburg Address :
Recognize the anniversary (Nov. 19) of the Gettysburg Address; compare the draft to the final version. (Grades 6-12) 11/01/2006
Turkeys Gobble Up Bulletin Board Space :
Two fun ways for turkeys to gobble up bulletin board space. (Grades K-5) 10/31/2006
Anti-Smoking Letter Writing Campaign :
Recognize the Great American Smokeout; write a letter to encourage a friend not to smoke. (Grades 3-12) 10/30/2006
Thanksgiving Placemats:
Make Thanksgiving placemats as a community service project. (Grades Pre-K-12) 10/27/2006
Smoking Danger Demonstration
Demonstrate the dangers of smoking for the Great American Smokeout on November 16. (Grades K-12) 10/26/2006
Animal Encyclopedia Search
Learn interesting animal facts using this classroom computer-center activity. (Grades 2-6) 10/25/2006
The Wall Inspires Letters to Veterans
Inspire students to write letters to veterans at local hospitals. (Grades K-12) 10/24/2006
Remember Our Soldiers
There are many special ways to recognize our soldiers this Veterans Day. (Grades K-12) 10/23/2006
My Pumpkin Story
Use an online tool to create a unique pumpkin, then write a story about its special characteristics.
(Grades K-5) 10/19/2006
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