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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
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
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
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
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
Butterfly Unit – References
Title – Butterfly Unit – References By – Leslie Tetrault Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 1-2 Butterfly Unit Contents: What Caterpillars Eat From Caterpillar to Butterfly Life Cycles of Butterflies Life Cycle Sequencing …
Subjects:
Art, Language Arts, Math, Science
Grades:
1, 2
Butterfly Unit – What Have We Learned?
Title – Butterfly Unit – What Have We Learned? By – Leslie Tetrault Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 1-2 Butterfly Unit Contents: What Caterpillars Eat From Caterpillar to Butterfly Life Cycles of Butterflies …
Subjects:
Art, Language Arts, Math, Science
Grades:
1, 2
Butterfly Unit – Butterfly Poetry
Title – Butterfly Unit – Butterfly Poetry By – Leslie Tetrault Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 1-2 Butterfly Unit Contents: What Caterpillars Eat From Caterpillar to Butterfly Life Cycles of Butterflies Life Cycle …
Subjects:
Art, Language Arts, Math, Science
Grades:
1, 2
Butterfly Unit – Symmetry Lesson
Title – Butterfly Unit – Symmetry Lesson By – Leslie Tetrault Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 1-2 Butterfly Unit Contents: What Caterpillars Eat From Caterpillar to Butterfly Life Cycles of Butterflies Life Cycle …
Subjects:
Art, Language Arts, Math, Science
Grades:
1, 2
Butterfly Unit – How to Attract Butterflies
Title – Butterfly Unit – How to Attract Butterflies By – Leslie Tetrault Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 1-2 Butterfly Unit Contents: What Caterpillars Eat From Caterpillar to Butterfly Life Cycles of Butterflies …
Subjects:
Art, Language Arts, Math, Science
Grades:
1, 2
Butterfly Unit – Eat Like a Butterfly
Title – Butterfly Unit – Eat Like a Butterfly By – Leslie Tetrault Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 1-2 Butterfly Unit Contents: What Caterpillars Eat From Caterpillar to Butterfly Life Cycles of Butterflies …
Subjects:
Art, Language Arts, Math, Science
Grades:
1, 2
Butterfly Unit – Life Cycle Sequencing
Title – Butterfly Unit – Life Cycle Sequencing By – Leslie Tetrault Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 1-2 Butterfly Unit Contents: What Caterpillars Eat From Caterpillar to Butterfly Life Cycles of Butterflies Life …
Subjects:
Art, Language Arts, Math, Science
Grades:
1, 2
Butterfly Unit – Life Cycles of Butterflies
Title – Butterfly Unit – Life Cycles of Butterflies By – Leslie Tetrault Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 1-2 Butterfly Unit Contents: What Caterpillars Eat From Caterpillar to Butterfly Life Cycles of Butterflies …
Subjects:
Art, Language Arts, Math, Science
Grades:
1, 2
Butterfly Unit – From Caterpillar to Butterfly
Title – Butterfly Unit – From Caterpillar to Butterfly By – Leslie Tetrault Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 1-2 Butterfly Unit Contents: What Caterpillars Eat From Caterpillar to Butterfly Life Cycles of Butterflies …
Subjects:
Art, Language Arts, Math, Science
Grades:
1, 2
Butterfly Unit -What Caterpillars Eat
Title – Butterfly Unit -What Caterpillars Eat By – Leslie Tetrault Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 1-2 Butterfly Unit Contents: What Caterpillars Eat From Caterpillar to Butterfly Life Cycles of Butterflies Life Cycle …
Subjects:
Art, Language Arts, Math, Science
Grades:
1, 2
Aquatic Wildlife and Pollution
Title – Aquatic Wildlife and PollutionBy – Shalynn ReinhardtPrimary Subject – ScienceGrade Level – 1-3 What do I want students to know? Students will draw pictures of healthy and hazardous marine and freshwater environments. Students will describe the effects of the …
Subject:
Science
Grades:
1, 2, 3
Spiders and Scientific Theory
Title – Spiders and Scientific Theory By – Nancy Hagerty Primary Subject – Science Grade Level – 2 Biological Concepts: A spider’s structure serves a definite purpose. Spiders look different depending upon their habitat. Michigan Goals and Objectives: Students will compare …
Subject:
Science
Grade:
2
What’s In My Balloon?
Title – What’s In My Balloon? By – Cynthia Stockman Primary Subject – Science Grade Level – 2nd State Goals/Chicago Academic Standards/Curriculum Framework Standards Met:Science: 11-A-1-8 11-B-1,2,4,7 12-C-2,3 13-D-1,2 Objective: To understand the meaning of the words solid, liquid and gas. …
Subject:
Science
Grade:
2
This ESL recycling lesson integrates English vocabulary, science and environmental consciousness
Title – Environmental ESL By – Doroteia Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Language Arts Grade Level – 2 Level: 6-8 year-old students Length: 40 minutes Goals: General Goal – The following activities are intended for teaching vocabulary, reinforcement and/or retention.Specific …
Subjects:
Language Arts, Science, Seasonal
Grade:
2
Butterfly’s Life Cycle
Title – Butterfly Cycle By – Daniela Rodriguez Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Language Arts Grade Level – 2nd Texas Essential Knowledge Science Standards: (2.6A) Animal Body Parts – Growing and Changing of Animals. Objectives: Define a “life cycle” Identify …
Subjects:
Language Arts, Science
Grade:
2
“W is for Worm” is the title of this cinquain poem lesson
Title – W is for Worm By – Dawn Zimmermann Primary Subject – Language Arts Secondary Subjects – Science Grade Level – PreK-2 W is for Worm: A Cinquain Poem Writing Lesson Objective: 1. TLWBAT create an original class cinquain poem. …
Subjects:
Language Arts, Science
Grades:
PreK, K, 1, 2
This lesson on Lungs is called the “Breathing Machine”
Title – The Breathing Machine By – Rob Duncan Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Health / Physical Education Grade Level – 2nd to 5th Note from LessonPlansPage.com: Patrick D. Shannon felt that he could make some helpful revisions to this …
Subjects:
P.E. & Health, Science
Grades:
2, 3, 4, 5
This idea looks at Forecasts and how we Prepare for Weather
Title – Weather in the U.S. and the World By – Debbie Haren Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – 2 Materials: Objectives: To be able to name various types of weather in the world and the U.S. …
Subjects:
Science, Social Studies
Grade:
2
This lesson is on the North and South Poles of a Magnet
Title – North and south poles on magnets By – Scott Dan Subject – Science Grade Level – 1st – 2nd Magnets: “North and South Poles” Materials: 1. 36 doughnut shaped magnets 2. 36 red and 36 blue dot stickers 3. 12 …
Subject:
Science
Grades:
1, 2
Students input their butterfly life cycle research summary here with the help of a graphic organizer
Title – Butterfly Cycle By – Agnes Peeples Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Computers / Internet Grade Level – 2-3 Content: Students will understand the life cycle of a butterfly. They will record research on the butterflies. Benchmarks: (LO) 111.2 …
Subjects:
Computers & Internet, Science
Grades:
2, 3
This Art lesson involves Painting (or Drawing) Sunsets and Landscapes and some Geology study too
Title – Sunsets By – Kim Herrboldt and Rachel Stokes Primary Subject – Art Secondary Subjects – Science Grade Level – 1-5 Materials needed: 9″ by 12″ sheet of white drawing paper, oil crayons, watercolor paints, paint brushes, paper towels, landscape and …
Subjects:
Art, Science
Grades:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
In this “All About Butterflies” Kidspiration lesson, students make colorful models and create a life cycle chart
Title – All About Butterflies By – Desiree Winters Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Language Arts, Computers / Internet Grade Level – K-2 Topic/Unit: Life Cycle Content: This lesson is intended to teach the life cycle of a butterfly. Students …
Subjects:
Computers & Internet, Language Arts, Science
Grades:
K, 1, 2
Teach about the Oceans of the World with this part
Title – Ocean Unit By – Debbie Haren Subject – Science, Social Studies Grade Level – PreK-3 It is time now to discuss the types of Oceans in the world. Discuss together and brainstorm about the names of all the oceans in …
Subjects:
Science, Social Studies
Grades:
PreK, K, 1, 2, 3
Another good lesson on Magnets – Poles, Strength, and Attracted Objects
Title – Magnets By – Christy Discello Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – Second Grade Content: Physical Science Objectives: ·Students will be able to locate poles on various kinds of magnets ·Students will be able to identify …
Subject:
Science
Grade:
2
A good introductory lesson, this one is on What Attracts and Why
Title – What do magnets attract and why? By – Scott Dan Subject – Science Grade Level – 1st – 2nd Magnet Discovery: “What do magnets attract to and why?” Materials: A. 12 magnet wands (enough for half the children) B. 12 …
Subject:
Science
Grades:
1, 2
“Chipo’s Gift” is a thematic cross-curriculum book unit about an inquisitive mopane worm
Title – Thematic Unit for the book Chipo’s Gift By – Deb Troehler Primary Subject – Language Arts Secondary Subjects – Math, Science, Art, Physical Education Grade Level – K-2 Note from author: The following ideas and suggestions are intended to be …
Subjects:
Art, Language Arts, Math, P.E. & Health, Science
Grades:
PreK, K, 1, 2
Kid Pix software is used here to create an animal habitat and climate slide show
Title – Kid Pix Habitat Slide Show By – Barbara Stephens Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Art, Computers and Internet Grade Level – 1-2 Objectives: The child will create pictures that represent various climates and the animals that inhabit …
Subjects:
Art, Computers & Internet, Science
Grades:
1, 2
A lesson plan on Problem Solving with Magnets
Title – Magnets, Problem Solving By – Scott Dan Subject – Science, Math Grade Level – 1st – 2nd Magnets: Problem Solving Activities Using Magnets Materials: 1. 2 containers with sand 2. Iron fillings 3. 20 ¾” magnetic buttons 4. Two hand-made …
Subjects:
Math, Science
Grades:
1, 2
In this lesson students create Art from the Natural Dyes in Vegetables
Title – Natural Dyes By – Debbie Haren Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Art Grade Level – 2-3 Materials: Spinach leaves = green Cranberries = light red yellow onions = yellow Beets = deep red Blueberries or blackberries = blue …
Subjects:
Art, Science
Grades:
2, 3
The second lesson is on Measurement, Graphing, and Creating Art for their plane
Title – Aviation Lesson #2 By – Audrey Pruitt Subject – Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 1-3 Objectives: — To work on measurement — To work on graphing — To create a work of art on their …
Subjects:
Art, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies
Grades:
1, 2, 3
This one is for studying the Uses of Water
Title – Uses of Water By – Harlon Nathan Subject – Science, Social Studies Grade Level – 2 Duration: 45 minutes Objectives: Students will be able to: 1. State orally how water can be used; 2. Circle the correct uses of water …
Subjects:
Science, Social Studies
Grade:
2
This is a program for writing and illustrating a hardbound class book
Title – Write and Illustrate a Book By – Steve Primary Subject – Language Arts Secondary Subjects – Math, Science, Social Studies, Art Grade Level – K-5 Note: . Although the program is free, their hope is that parents will buy the …
Subjects:
Art, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies
Grades:
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Here “Sensitive Plants” are grown
Title – Have Your Students Grow the Plant That Moves When They Tickle It! By – Mark Chipkin Primary Subject – Science Grade Level – K-5 Activity Time: 40 minutes Concepts Taught: Plants, living things, botany, tropisms Materials: TickleMe PlantT Seeds Flower …
Subject:
Science
Grades:
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
These PK-12 lesson plan ideas on emotions, expressions, and reactions yield altruistic activity in various subject areas and grades
Title – Academic and Altruistic Lessons for all Subject/Grade Levels By – Teacherplanner Primary Subject - Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Computers & Internet Secondary Subjects - Grade Level – PreK-5 with modifications Notes: Here is a list of PK-12 lesson plan ideas …
Subjects:
Computers & Internet, Language Arts, Math, P.E. & Health, Science, Social Studies
Grades:
PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Here is a lesson on the human genome project
Title – Human Genome Project By – Megan Boldt Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Math, Computers / Internet Grade Level – 2-5 Human Genome Project Objectives: 1.To teach the students about Human Genome Project 2.To get students thinking outside …
Subject:
Science
Grades:
2, 3, 4, 5
Students create a Kid Pix Slide Show on animals in this lesson
Title – Animals; My First Slide Show By – Jannette Torres Primary Subject – Computers / Internet Secondary Subjects – Science Grade Level – 2-4 This lesson is designed as an enrichment activity to integrate the use of computers into the …
Subjects:
Computers & Internet, Science
Grades:
2, 3, 4
Here’s an idea for hosting your own science circus
Title – Various ideas for primary level Science Circus By – Scott Dan Subject – Science Grade Level – 1-3 Ideas for the circus 1. Stacking a. Rings, small to large or other ways b. Blocks (with clown stickers on them) c. …
Subject:
Science
Grades:
1, 2, 3
This part is on Native Americans and their Rock Art
Title – Native American rock designs By – Scott Dan Subject – Science, Social Studies, Art Grade Level – 1st – 2nd Concept: Integrating Social Studies and Science Topic: Native American Rock Art Goal: Students will be introduced to the concept of …
Subjects:
Art, Science, Social Studies
Grades:
1, 2
In “Poppin’ Corn,” students use descriptive language, inventive spelling and their five senses
Title – Poppin’ Popcorn By – Michele Lish Primary Subject – Language Arts Secondary Subjects – Science Grade Level – K-3 Overview: For this lesson, children will use descriptive language and Inventive Spelling techniques as they compare corn kernels to popped corn. …
Subjects:
Language Arts, Science
Grades:
K, 1, 2, 3
A 5 Step lesson plan on Erosion
Title – 5 Step Lesson Plan – Erosion By – Renea Magnani Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – 2 Lesson Vitals: 1. Topic of Lesson: Science 2. Objective: Through discussion of previous reading and related class work …
Subject:
Science
Grade:
2
This part is on the Ocean Plants
Title – Ocean Unit By – Debbie Haren Subject – Science, Social Studies Grade Level – K-3 I would start with a poster of pictures of plants in the ocean from National Geographics or a book of plants in the oceans. Explain …
Subjects:
Science, Social Studies
Grades:
K, 1, 2, 3
This first part is on Pilot Jobs and Vocabulary
Title – Aviation Lesson #1 By – Audrey Pruitt Subject – Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Language Arts Grade Level – 1-3 Objectives: — To develop an understanding about pilots and their jobs — To teach word sorting and categorizing in order …
Subjects:
Art, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies
Grades:
1, 2, 3
This is a multi-disciplinary lesson on “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and sequencing of events
Title – Sequencing The Very Hungry Caterpillar By – Jane Slotnick Primary Subject – Language Arts Secondary Subjects – Math, Science, Music Grade Level – K-2 Goal: To introduce the concept of sequence or story order Objectives: by the end of the …
Subjects:
Language Arts, Math, Music, Science
Grades:
K, 1, 2
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