Where did the snow go?–A lesson on changes in density

Where did the snow go? Grade range: K-2 Time to complete: 45-60 minutes Subjects/skills addressed: Science, Math Objective: Students will change the density of powdered sugar by adding a liquid. They will use the changed sugar to decorate a snowflake cookie. Materials …

Subjects:

Math, Science  

Grades:

K, 1, 2  

Rainbows to Snowflakes: A Thematic Unit to Accompany Sometimes Snow Falls in the Summer by Deb Troehler

Rainbows to Snowflakes: A Thematic Unit for Use in Grades K-3  The following activities were created to accompany Sometimes Snow Falls in the Summer, by Deb Troehler. Please see the attachment for photos and worksheets mentioned below. Table of Contents 1. Where …

Subjects:

Art, Language Arts, Math, Science  

Grades:

K, 1, 2, 3  

Are You Ready for the Test? Compete, Review, and Build…Brick by Brick!

Subject Area:                                    Science and Math Prep Time:                                         15 minutes Class Time:                                        30 minutes a day for 5 days (week before standardized testing) Grade Levels:                                    3 – 5 Grade wide Competition :         3 to …

Subjects:

Math, Science  

Grades:

3, 4, 5, 6  

Dragon Fun Learning the Five Senses

Dragon Fun Learning the Five Senses 5 Senses Lesson Plan Five senses lesson plan materials required: A kaleidoscope or interesting photograph (Kaleidoscope craft idea – familycrafts.about.com/cs/toystomake/a/blconnkaleid.htm) Whistle or musical instrument Piece of sandpaper Soft or furry piece of material Perfume or sweet …

Subjects:

P.E. & Health, Science  

Grades:

PreK, K, 1, 2  

Reading and Writing Workshop With Student Round-Robin Participation

Title – Reading and Writing Workshop With Student Round-Robin Participation By – Mary A. Mills Primary Subject – Language Arts Secondary Subjects – Science, Social Studies, Art Duration – 2 Weeks Concept/Topic to Teach: “A Person I Admire – Revealing their Personality through …

Subjects:

Art, Language Arts, Science  

Grades:

5, 6, 7, 8  

Word Play Fun… Not Your Ordinary Literary Masterpiece!

Title – Word Play Fun… Not Your Ordinary Literary Masterpiece! By – Mary Mills Primary Subject – Language Arts Secondary Subjects – Science, Art Duration – 3 weeks Concept/Topic to Teach:   Students interactively explore the mystery genre in order to become …

Subjects:

Art, Language Arts, Science  

Grades:

5, 6, 7, 8  

Three Branches of American Government and Three Texans Who Have Influenced Our Democracy

Title – Three Branches of American Government and Three Texans Who Have Influenced Our DemocracyBy – Mary MillsPrimary Subject – Social StudiesSecondary Subjects – Computers / Internet Duration: 3 days – 45 minutes each session Texas Knowledge and Skills Standards Addressed: Social Studies TEKS: …

Subjects:

Computers & Internet, Science, Social Studies  

Grades:

6, 7, 8  

Did Leonardo da Vinci’s Curiosity and Detailed Drawings Influence Communities Around the World?

Title – Did Leonardo da Vinci’s Curiosity and Detailed Drawings Influence Communities Around the World? By – Mary Mills Primary Subject – Social Studies Secondary Subjects – Science, Language Arts Duration – 1-2 weeks Note: For another multidisciplinary Leonardo da Vinci lesson …

Subjects:

Language Arts, Science, Social Studies  

Grades:

5, 6, 7  

Permuting Paper (and or) Permuting People Both lessons are described below.

Permuting Paper              To begin, I typically ask kids how many different ways 10 students can line up.  I let them guess and write guesses on the board.  Commonly, their guesses are off by a couple of …

Subjects:

Math, Science  

Grades:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  

How to make Good Red Wine from Red Grapes

Title – How to make Good Red Wine from Red Grapes By – Francoise Nicolasa Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics Grade Level – 10, 11, 12 This method was used to make Shiraz 2008 wine. Objectives: …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

10, 11, 12  

All Stressed Out – EC Smartboard ActivityBy – LearntobeHealthy.org, adapted by JP Kimbrough

All Stressed Out – EC Smartboard Activity By – LearntobeHealthy, adapted by JP KimbroughHealth / Physical Education Science, Technology  Grade Level – EC 9-12 LESSON DESCRIPTION: In this teacher modeled, web-based activity and students will find out what exactly stress is, how it effects …

Subjects:

P.E. & Health, Science  

Grades:

9, 10, 11, 12  

Basic concepts of cell and it’s structures.

First Class   THE CELL Is the functional and structural unit of all living things, the cell is the smallest part of all living things, and performs vital functions such as: nutrition, respiration and growth, and also, cells can reproduce. THE PLANTS …

Subject:

Science  

Grade:

3  

What is Causing Global Warming?

Title: What is Causing Global Warming?   Grade/Subject Level: 7 – 10   Overview:     Help students identify and understand the influencing factors of global warming, sources of atmospheric carbon dioxide, and the different fossil fuels that contribute to the global climate.   …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

7, 8, 9, 10  

Global Warming: Fact or Myth?

Title: Global Warming: Fact or Myth? Grade/Subject Level: 9 – 12   Overview:     Engage students through presentations, video clips, worksheets, and reading to develop an understanding about global warming. The various media sources may generate interest among students about causes of global …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

9, 10, 11, 12  

Water Cycle

Concept The student will learn the different changes in the water cycle, by interacting with hand movements, combined with singing. Required materials eggshakers(rain) mini drums (thunder/cloudy) hands movements board Procedures Explain to the children how the water cycle works, what beneffits come …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

2, 3  

Aquatic Wildlife and Pollution

Title – Aquatic Wildlife and Pollution By – Shalynn Reinhardt Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Social Studies Grade Level – 1-3 What do I want students to know? 1. Students will draw pictures of healthy and hazardous marine and freshwater …

Subjects:

Science, Social Studies  

Grades:

1, 2, 3  

“All Eyes on the Pond”

Title – Life in a Pond By – Karen Secules Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Language Arts Grade Level – 3rd Grade Lesson Plan Title: Life in a Pond – a Web Enhanced Lesson Concept / Topic To Teach: Language …

Subjects:

Language Arts, Science  

Grade:

3  

Harvard Step Test

Activity title: Harvard Step Test Intended stage: Grade five The lesson is integrated lesson and has a relation with other subject such as science and mathematics in addition to physical education Science : Explaining  how to fitness effects on heart and man …

Subjects:

Math, P.E. & Health, Science  

Grade:

5  

Learning About Plants

Title – Learning About Plants By – Selena Rodriguez Primary Subject – Science Grade Level – Kindergarten Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Science Standard: 6(B): The students will record observation about parts of plants including leaves, root, stem, and flowers. Learning Objective(s): …

Subject:

Science  

Grade:

K  

Physical & Chemical Reactions

Title – Physical & Chemical Reactions By – Charlotte McCoy Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – 5th – 8th grade I. Goals and Objectives: Students will learn… The difference between a physical reaction and a chemical reaction The …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

5, 6, 7, 8  

Habitat

Teacher; Samina Naz Subject: Science Topic: Habitat (flora and fauna) Time: 180 mins Objectives: Students should be able to: Observe and identify different kinds of animals (fauna) and plants (flora) in their school area by recording movie and taking pictures. Present their …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

4, 5  

Water Cycle

Teacher: Samina NazSchool: Beaconhouse School System Subject: ScienceTopic: Water CycleTime: 160 mins ObjectivesStudents should be able to: Identify and describe parts of the water e.g condensation and evaporation Apply knowledge of water cycle by writing a creative story, creating a cartoon strip …

Subjects:

Language Arts, Science  

Grades:

4, 5  

Fitness Gram Brochure Project

FitnessGram Brochure Project Due Date:_______________ Name and Hour Directions You will be creating a brochure for the FitnessGram fitness tests. This brochure would be used to explain the importance of the tests taken. Below you will find resources to find information for …

Subjects:

P.E. & Health, Science  

Grades:

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12  

Edible Atom

Title – Edible Atom By – Matthew Besman Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Science Grade Level – 4-6 A great lesson to use while teaching atoms and the periodic table is the Edible Atom Lab. Supplies: Lots of candy… Large …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

4, 5, 6  

Water Cycle Unit Lesson 3, Evaporation

Title – Water Cycle Unit Lesson 3, Evaporation By – Kristy Brooten Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Social Studies Grade Level – 4 The Water Cycle Unit Contents: Objectives and Scope for the Unit Lesson 1 – Motivation Activity …

Subjects:

Math, Science, Social Studies  

Grade:

4  

Water Cycle Unit, Objectives and Scope

Title – Water Cycle Unit, Objectives and Scope By – Kristy Brooten Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Social Studies Grade Level – 4 The Water Cycle Unit Contents: Objectives and Scope for the Unit Lesson 1 – Motivation Activity …

Subjects:

Math, Science, Social Studies  

Grade:

4  

Water Cycle Unit Lesson 5, Precipitation

Title – Water Cycle Unit Lesson 5, Precipitation By – Kristy Brooten Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Social Studies Grade Level – 4 The Water Cycle Unit Contents: Objectives and Scope for the Unit Lesson 1 – Motivation Activity …

Subjects:

Math, Science, Social Studies  

Grade:

4  

Water Cycle Unit Lesson 4, Cloud Formation

Title – Water Cycle Unit Lesson 4, Cloud Formation By – Kristy Brooten Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Social Studies  Grade Level – 4 The Water Cycle Unit Contents: Objectives and Scope for the Unit Lesson 1 – Motivation …

Subjects:

Math, Science, Social Studies  

Grade:

4  

Water Cycle Unit Lesson 2, Evaporation

Title – Water Cycle Unit Lesson 2, Evaporation By – Kristy Brooten Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Social Studies Grade Level – 4 The Water Cycle Unit Contents: Objectives and Scope for the Unit Lesson 1 – Motivation Activity …

Subjects:

Math, Science, Social Studies  

Grade:

4  

Water Cycle Unit Introduction, Water Cycle

Title – Water Cycle Unit Introduction, Water Cycle By – Kristy Brooten Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Social Studies  Grade Level – 4 The Water Cycle Unit Contents: Objectives and Scope for the Unit Lesson 1 – Motivation Activity …

Subjects:

Math, Science, Social Studies  

Grade:

4  

Water Cycle Unit, Supplementary Materials

Title – Water Cycle Unit, Supplementary Materials By – Kristy Brooten Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Social Studies  Grade Level – 4 The Water Cycle Unit Contents: Objectives and Scope for the Unit Lesson 1 – Motivation Activity Lesson …

Subjects:

Math, Science, Social Studies  

Grade:

4  

Water Cycle Unit, Culminating Activity

Title – Water Cycle Unit, Culminating Activity By – Kristy Brooten Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Social Studies  Grade Level – 4 The Water Cycle Unit Contents: Objectives and Scope for the Unit Lesson 1 – Motivation Activity Lesson …

Subjects:

Math, Science, Social Studies  

Grade:

4  

Water Cycle Unit, Assessment

Title – Water Cycle Unit, Assessment By – Kristy Brooten Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Social Studies Grade Level – 4 The Water Cycle Unit Contents: Objectives and Scope for the Unit Lesson 1 – Motivation Activity Lesson 2 …

Subjects:

Math, Science, Social Studies  

Grade:

4  

The Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables

Objectives: Upon completing this lesson, students will be able to state the benefits of fruits and vegetables. Integration of Technology: Students will use the computer/internet which are powerful tools to help them gather information, and present their findings. Their autonomy and confidence …

Subjects:

Computers & Internet, P.E. & Health, Science  

Grades:

2, 3, 4, 5  

Natural Disasters – Assesssment

Title – Natural Disasters By – Helen Whitechurch – Argot Library of Educational Resources Subject – Science, Social Studies, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 5 and 6 Natural Disasters Unit Overview KLAs: English, Human Society, Science and Information Skills Timeframe: 10 …

Subjects:

Art, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies  

Grades:

5, 6  

Natural Disasters – Learning Activities

Title – Natural Disasters By – Helen Whitechurch – Argot Library of Educational Resources Subject – Science, Social Studies, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 5 and 6 Natural Disasters Unit Overview KLAs: English, Human Society, Science and Information Skills Timeframe: 10 …

Subjects:

Art, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies  

Grades:

5, 6  

Natural Disasters – Year 5 and 6 unit

Title – Natural Disasters By – Helen Whitechurch – Argot Library of Educational Resources Subject – Science, Social Studies, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 5 and 6 Natural Disasters Unit Overview KLAs: English, Human Society, Science and Information Skills Timeframe: 10 …

Subjects:

Art, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies  

Grades:

5, 6  

Biology: Life Systems–cells

Standards: NCES—Life Science Standards levels 5-8—Structure and Function in Living Systems (National Academy of Sciences [NAS], 1996) GPS: S7L2—Students will describe the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. b) Relate cell structures (cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, and …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

4, 5, 6, 7  

Biology–Reproduction and Heredity

Standards: NCES—Life Science Standards levels 5-8—Reproduction and Heredity (NAS, 1996) GPS: S7L3—Students will recognize how biological traits are passed on to successive generations. c) Recognize that selective breeding can produce plants or animals with desired traits (Cox, 2007). Objectives: Academic: Students will …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

4, 5, 6, 7  

Classification of the Solar System

  Mercury  Venus  Earth  Mars  Jupiter  Saturn   Uranus  Neptune  Pluto (Planets are not to scale.) Classification of the Solar System The planets of the solar system can be classified in different ways by size by composition (or what they are made of) by distance from the Sun by history …

Subject:

Science  

Solar System Learning Activities

Codes used for teaching focus: F = Field Knowledge D = Deconstruction J = Joint Construction I = Independent Construction Solar System Learning Activities 1: Negotiating and building the Field (F) Explain the tasks required by the end of the unit: draft …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

5, 6  

Solution Definition Match

Definition Match Solution ellipse oval heliocentric Sun-centered kilometer 1000 meters or 0.62 miles aurora a glow in a planet’s ionosphere inferior planets planets closer to the Sun than Earth meteorite an extraterrestrial rock found on Earth light-year the distance traveled by light …

Subject:

Science  

Definition Match

Definition Match Match each word with it’s meaning. heliocentric oval ellipse Sun-centered inferior planets 1000 meters or 0.62 miles kilometer a glow in a planet’s ionosphere aurora planets closer to the Sun than Earth light-year an extraterrestrial rock found on Earth asteroid …

Subject:

Science  

Solar System Worksheets – Stage 3

  Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto Worksheets   Definition Match Worksheet Information Report Proforma Sample Information Report Word Lists (Not Available) Crosswords (Not Available) Word Search (Not Available) Unit Learning Activities Classification Glossary Images from: Astronomical Pictures & …

Subject:

Science  

Oral Presentations and Group Work

Name: ______________________ Class: _________ Date: ________ Oral Presentations and Group Work Presentation Often Sometimes Rarely Posture indicates confidence       Appropriate use of gestures and facial expressions       Appropriate use of voice       Appropriate volume     …

Subject:

Science  

Pluto

Mercury  Venus  Earth  Mars  Jupiter  Saturn  Uranus  Neptune  Pluto Pluto Classification According to the classification based on size, Pluto is one of the small planets. The other four small planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. These planets all have diameters less …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

5, 6  

Neptune

Mercury  Venus  Earth  Mars  Jupiter  Saturn  Uranus  Neptune  Pluto Neptune Classified by size, Neptune is one of the giant planets. These are also known as the gas giants. The other three gas giants are Jupiter, Uranus and Saturn. These gas giants all …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

5, 6  

Uranus

Mercury  Venus  Earth  Mars  Jupiter  Saturn  Uranus  Neptune  Pluto Uranus Classification Based on classification by size, Uranus is one of the giant planets or gas giants. The other three giants planets are Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune. These gas giants all have diameters …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

5, 6  

Saturn

Mercury  Venus  Earth  Mars  Jupiter  Saturn  Uranus  Neptune  Pluto Saturn Classification Using the classification based on size, Saturn is one of the giant planets. These planets are also known as the the gas giants. The other three giants planets are Jupiter, Uranus …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

5, 6  

Jupiter

  Mercury  Venus  Earth  Mars  Jupiter  Saturn  Uranus  Neptune  Pluto Jupiter Classification Using the classification based on size, Jupiter is one of the giant planets, along with Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. These planets are also known as the the gas giants. They …

Subject:

Science  

Grades:

5, 6