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Enhance your second-grade classroom with lesson plans that build on foundational skills and introduce new concepts. These activities promote critical thinking and creativity across subjects. Implement these plans to keep your students motivated and progressing confidently.
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Animal Science Unit | All About Penguins | Learning about Animals
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Animal Science Unit | All About Penguins Dive into learning about penguins with this expansive collection of resources for preK-2nd grade. Students will love discovering facts about penguins through real photos, nonfiction readings, crafts , worksheets, and more. Differentiated materials make these versatile resources perfect for whole group, small group, or independent study. The unit covers penguin habitats, behaviors, physical traits, life cycles, and more through various activities like articulated paper crafts , sorting games based on adaptations, comprehension articles and questions, writing templates for animal reports, and adorable penguin masks or bag puppets. Educators will appreciate discussion questions, project ideas, related media, and additional teacher resources to support a multi-faceted animal science unit that engages a wide range of learners.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Zoology, Birds, Antarctica, Animals Of Antarctica, Animal Adaptations, Penguin Crafts, Penguin Activities, Penguin Projects, Penguin Worksheets, Penguin Lesson
The First 21 Days | Day 4: Making Predictions | Reading Instruction
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This resource is Day 4: Making Predictions in the First 21 Days lesson set. This presentation is full of comprehension and reading strategies, anchor charts , interactive activities and so much more.
Author First in Line
Tags Reading Books, Reading Instruction, Making Predictions, Anchor Chart, Sequencing
Narwhal Unit Study (Arctic Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 1, 2, 3, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Narwhal Unit Study (Arctic Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities) The Narwhal Unit Study is a comprehensive educational resource developed to foster learning in students from first to third grade. This versatile five-day unit study shedding light on one of the Arctic's thrilling creatures - the narwhal requires no preparation from your side. This meticulously structured study material brilliantly combines diverse subjects. It integrates engaging videos into the lesson for a multimedia learning experience. Ideal For Various Settings Winter or arctic animals unit studies General science classes Writing centers Unique Features: Versatility: Adaptable based on age and comprehension level of students. Daily Worksheets: Physical representation for understanding key facts about narwhals.' (Diet, habitat life cycles etc.)' Creativity and Interaction An interactive notebook component fosters creativity while challenging students with tasks that promote hands-on discovery. Eco-friendly Approach If you advocate paper-saving in your classrooms this resource caters to that by encouraging verbal discussion focussed on worksheet topics thereby reducing print needs. Add-Ons: In-depth Reading Material: User-friendly optional reading materials for additional research. Incentive Bookmarks:: A breed apart keeping everyone motivated! Fun Coloring Pages: Triggering budding artistic talents. Project-Based Activities: Making each lesson a joy yet rooted in substance! In Conclusion, The Narwhal Unit Study aims to make complex subjects easily digestible without compromising educational rigour. This is geared towards holistic development within every student!
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Narwhal, Arctic Animals, Unit Study, Zoology, Interactive Notebook, Narwhal Videos
Suffixes Lesson Plan
ELA, Grammar, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Suffixes Lesson Plan This informative suffixes lesson plan helps students in grades 1-4 learn about suffixes, how to properly use them in writing, and apply their knowledge through engaging activities. Students will build foundational grammar skills as they move through three interactive PowerPoint presentations - one for the teacher containing detailed lesson guidance, one for the students with clear explanations and examples, and one slide deck with full activity answers. Implementation ideas include using it for whole-group direct instruction, small reading groups, or as a homework supplement. With thoughtful class discussions and practical suffix exercises, this resource offers an adaptable way for educators to help students comprehend suffixes and use them correctly in their own writing.
Author Ezee 101
Tags Suffixes, Prefixes, Root Words, Grammar, Whole Group, Suffix Lessons, How To Teach Suffixes, Prefix And Suffix Lesson Plans For 3rd Grade
The L Sisters Blends Unit
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
The L Sisters Blends Unit is packed with all the fun things you need to introduce, teach and review this spelling pattern to students! All you have to do is print and go. There is cut and paste worksheets, mini readers, coloring pages and so much more.
Author Katie Maurice
Tags The L Sisters, Blends, Phonics, Digraphs, Consonants, Spelling, Mini Book, Bundles, Literacy, Small Groups
The Knight at Dawn (Magic Tree House #2 Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
ELA, Reading, Grade 1, 2, 3, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
A 5-day NO PREP novel study of The Knight at Dawn (Magic Tree House #2). This comprehensive book companion includes a lesson plan, chapter comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, and many other activities. Perfect for first grade, second grade, and third grade classrooms, homeschool families, and cooperatives. You can easily customize lessons based on student age, reading and comprehension level, interests, and learning style! Additionally, all worksheets can be completed in an interactive notebook or simply discussed aloud if you desire to reduce the number of pages you print. THIS RESOURCE COVERS: Art (drawing, coloring, arts & crafts) Comprehension English language arts Geography Grammar History Reading Research Social studies Spelling Writing
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Magic Tree House, The Knight At Dawn, Book Companion, Novel Study, Medieval Times
Manatee Unit Study (Endangered Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
ELA, Grammar, Reading, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 1, 2, 3, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Manatee Unit Study for Grades 1-3 Dive into learning about the endangered West Indian manatee with this 5-day NO PREP comprehensive unit . This resource includes engaging videos about manatees, reading passages, discussions, activities , and interactive notebook pages covering topics like manatee anatomy, habitat, diet, threats to survival, and conservations efforts. Easily customize each day's lessons for your students based on age, skills, and learning styles. Use this versatile cross-curricular unit during your ocean animals, arctic animals, or endangered species studies. It aligns to state standards for reading, writing, science, and more. With thought-provoking questions and activities , this unit helps students gain empathy for at-risk animals while building language arts, science, and research skills.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Manatee, Ocean Animals, Endangered Animals, Zoology, Science, Unit Study
Animal Science Unit | All About Crabs | Learning about Animals
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This huge collection of animal resources has been designed to help you create an amazing curriculum to learn about CRABS. You'll find real photos, non-fiction articles and other reading material, arts and crafts, worksheets, and writing activities to help you create an animal science unit. A variety of differentiated materials is provided so these resources can work with students pre-K through 2nd grade. You'll be stunned with the amazing resources in this unit study! Great care has been taken while creating these unit to provide high-quality and thorough information, photos, and activities. I am currently updating all these animal units to make them even more amazing so please check back soon! How to Use This: Carefully study all the provided resources, then print the parts you like the most! Print enough worksheets and activities for each student. Then jump right in and have a great time! What You Get: Teacher Resources: Discussion questions, project and activity ideas, book list, links to related videos...... Printables: Animal classification poster, type of eater poster, life cycle poster, animal species poster, collectible animal cards, vocabulary strips with definitions, map showing where the animal is native, and 12 high-quality photographs of animal habitats, behaviors, and physical characteristics. Worksheets: A ton of adorable and helpful worksheets to learn about animal adaptations, habitats, life cycles, vocabulary words, eating habits, and animal anatomy. Reading Material: Lots of reading resources including nonfiction article about this animal provided in two differentiated reading levels with comprehension questions. Also included is a fictional story about a child naturalist studying this animal provided in two reading levels. Several cute bookmarks featuring this animal. Writing Opportunities: You'll be blown away by the number of writing templates and options provided here including a full page blank booklet for young students, a half-page booklet with photos to add, nature journal covers, animal report planners provided in two levels, a few other writing prompts. You'll find something for every level of writing ability and skill. Crafts: Cute animal photo cut-outs, animal art outlines to support in depth art projects, jointed (articulated) paper craft, paper bag puppet, animal mask, animal footprint cut-outs, and coloring pages. Games: A macro-photo guessing game and a cute memory game to review this animal's behaviors, physical characteristics, and habitat.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Zoology, Crustaceans, Crustacean, Ocean Animals, Marine Animals, Tide Pools, Crab Lesson Plans, Crab Crafts, Crab Printables, Crab Worksheets
Are Rainbows Real? Slideshow Mini-Lesson
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Are Rainbows Real? is an exploratory lesson that your students will love! ************************** Students get a chance to be introduced to terms such as white light and optical illusions as they analyze the question: Are rainbows real? They get the chance to show what they know through short answer questions and a matching activity that reveals a secret picture! ************************** This resource gives you both Color and Black/White options!
Author I Heart STEAM
Tags Rainbows, Optical Illusions, Science Lesson, Mystery Picture, Science Game
Food Allergies
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Do you have a student in your class with food allergies but not quite sure how to explain them? Look no further! This PDF is the perfect resource to help students understand what allergies are and how we can help those around us. BONUS: includes 2 fun puzzles!
Author Chuck's Cornucopia
Tags Health, Food, Allergies, Wellness
Curriculum Map for 2nd Grade - Georgia
, Grade 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Curriculum Map for 2nd Grade - Georgia This state-of-the-art instructional tool comes in an easy-to-manage Excel file format. It caters to modern educators, simplifying the overall task of school education in Georgia for the second grade. The editable Excel canvas provides a wide scope of possibilities for individual curriculum planning per academic schedules. School teachers with years of experience or parents new to homeschooling can effortlessly customize this Curriculum Map according to their teaching style and students' unique learning needs. Aligned with State Second-Grade Standards The map is crafted according to all standards specified by the Department of Education in Georgia, focusing on four significant areas: Math Language Arts Social Studies Science Broad Spectrum Teaching Tool This resource is versatile and adaptable. Teachers can use it as a roadmap throughout the entire academic year or within smaller groups concentrating on individual subjects at specific times. Additionally, it blends easily into various learning environments like classroom assignments or at-home tasks. In Conclusion No matter where you are on your teaching journey—the busy public schools or intimate home-school environments—this Curriculum Map offers valuable assistance in curating structured lessons that do not compromise flexibility. Tackle diverse topics through novel educational styles without overwhelming lesson plans or confusing syllabuses. Simply fine-tune parameters within our spreadsheet and transform your teaching adventure!
Author DK's Creations
Tags Curriculum Planning, Georgia Standards, Subject Coverage, Adaptability, Teaching Styles
Animal Science Unit | All About Sea Turtles | Learning about Animals
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Explore Sea Turtles with Your Students Using this Engaging Unit Transport your elementary students into the amazing world of sea turtles using this expansive collection of over 50 printables, games, crafts , and reading materials. Students will gain key knowledge covering sea turtle adaptations, habitats, life cycles, anatomy, behaviors, and more. Pair students up, use activities for independent practice, or facilitiate whole-class learning. This differentiated resource features materials appropriate for a wide range of ages and abilities, from pre-K through 2nd grade. Whether you're looking to create an entire sea turtle unit or just supplement an existing science curriculum, this bundle has everything you need. Your students will be fascinated by these incredible creatures as they dive into readings, complete crafts , play games, and participate in a choice of over 15 science activities and writing projects.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Zoology, Marine Animals, Ocean Animals, Reptile, Animal Adaptations, Sea Turtle Activities, Sea Turtle Crafts, Sea Turtle Worksheets, Sea Turtle Lessons, Sea Turtle Printables
Peck Pocketed Animated Writing Activity | Short Film
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Peck Pocketed Animated Writing Activity | Short Film: An engaging interactive educational resource Peck Pocketed Animated Writing Activity | Short Film is a unique, hands-on educational tool intended to stimulate writing capabilities in Grade 1 - Grade 4 students. By centering activities around the captivating narrative of an animated short film, it offers a multisensory approach to learning. A versatile resource for varied learning environments This simply-structured yet effective resource serves as an excellent addition in academic settings. It proves equally beneficial for public school teachers and homeschooling parents alike. Exercises include sequencing activities, Main Idea & Details exploration, True-False questions, and summarizing exercises; An immersive narrative experience fostering creativity The narrative of 'Peck Pocketed', engages students' attention providing them with a fun-filled framework within which they can exercise their storytelling skills. The result is the generation of creative content seamlessly integrated into the learning process. Fostering critical thinking skills while enhancing language arts proficiency The thoughtfully crafted exercises guide young minds towards enhancing their comprehension levels, building critical thinking abilities and improving their hold over language arts. Progressively tackling these tasks autonomously or in small groups sets pupils on the path towards improved academic performance. An easy-to-use format for Educators: In its readily accessible Microsoft PowerPoint format, this package offers time-saving benefits to educators by reducing lesson-preparation time dramatically. Be it as classroom instruction material or homework assignments - its versatility maximizes utility value immensely. In Conclusion For educators seeking engaging means to enhance language arts proficiency among early elementary level students, the Peck Pocketed Animated Writing Activity | Short Film is a method that combines enjoyment with educational efficacy.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Interactive Learning, Writing Skills, Animated Short Film, Comprehension Activities, Storytelling
Alaska State Unit Study (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal)
ELA, Social Studies, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, History, History: USA, Geography, Research, Grade 2, 3, 4, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Alaska State Unit Study (Capital, Bird, Flower ,Flag ,Animal) An interactive teaching tool designed for educators who wish to enlighten their students about the State of Alaska. This low-prep 5-day unit study covers five significant emblems—capital city, bird species, indigenous flower type, official flag design and native fauna. It ensures easy facilitation with a comprehensively planned lesson plan format. This resource is adaptable for homework assignments, large group or small group sessions across multiple grade levels such as Grade 2-4. Broadly subtended subjects include Language Arts and Social Studies. Daily Activities and Learning Tools Curated videos that enhance visual learning Literature passages for reading enthusiasts A combination of research tasks with interactive notebook activities that make learning immersive Kinesthetic-friendly resources to encourage experiential learning among students by facilitating a practice-led approach If you are exploring topics on USA History or Geography then don't miss out on this tool as it provides in-depth knowledge of iconic Alaska symbols which will add value to your lessons. Additive Benefits: Serves great during writing lessons or social studies period due its compelling mix-and-match research report pages catering student's interest. Inclusion of teacher instructions along with student discussions guide makes teaching less complicated offering seamless experience. So go ahead confidently use this one-stop solution that caters not only informative content but doubles-up as exciting hands-on projects posing indispensable values throughout learner's journey into the state of Alaska's rich history and geography. its resources promises to keep learners engaged, foster academic growth and kindle an enduring love for learning! File Format: The Alaska State Unit Study resource comes in a PDF format, promising excellent functionality. The content lays emphasis on providing a color-filled educational experience through enjoyable coloring pages and other engaging activities.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Alaska, State Unit Study, Capital City, Bird Species, Flower Type
2nd Grade Math Exit Slip Journal | Unit 2 Math Expressions
, Grade 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
2nd Grade Math Exit Slip Journal | Unit 2 Math Expressions This second grade math journal provides daily exit slips to assess student understanding of key skills taught in Math Expressions Unit 2. The journal features a printed cover page and structured pages that align to each skill in the unit , allowing teachers to formatively gauge comprehension. Implementation ideas include whole group, small group, independent work, or homework. This practical resource delivers an organized system for tracking student growth on priority standards. Printed 2 exit slips per page to conserve paper, the journal offers a teacher-written assessment developed specifically for second grade classrooms using Math Expressions.
Author Sarah Sorensen
Tags Exit Slips, Formative Assessment, Math Quiz, Math Journal, Expressions, Second Grade Math Journals
Animal Science Unit | All About Ladybugs | Learning about Animals
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Animal Science Unit | All About Ladybugs Dive into the exciting world of ladybugs with this expansive animal science unit! Budding entomologists will enjoy building knowledge on ladybug adaptations, habitats, life cycles, anatomy, and more. Educators receive a treasure trove of engaging ladybug resources including: 12 high-resolution images, reading passages (leveled), comprehension questions, vocabulary strips, animal classification/diet/life cycle posters, writing templates (varying abilities), bookmarks, paper crafts, coloring pages, a macro photo guessing game, and other science activities. Whether for whole-class, small-group, or independent exploration, this comprehensive unit has something for every PreK-2nd grade student. Carefully curated ladybug content guarantees high educational quality for public or home settings. Let your students’ curiosity and passion bloom by implementing this ladybug-themed, interdisciplinary life science resource in your classroom today!
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Zoology, Insect, Insects, Animal Lessons, Entomology, Ladybug Crafts, Ladybug Lesson, Ladybug Printables, Ladybug Worksheets, Ladybug Projects
Learn to Read and Spell Sight Words | Lesson 6 | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This download is Lesson 6 for Learn to Read and Spell Sight Words. This is a digital lesson with 30 slides to help teach sight words! The sight words for this lesson are: -could -day -did -do -down There are 6 different activities to teach the sight words for this lesson. Activities: -Write words -Letter tiles -Type words -Match the words -Close reading -Sentences
Author Teach Me This
Tags Learning Deck, Digital Lesson, Spelling Lesson, Sight Words, Mini Lesson
Porpoise Unit Study (Endangered Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
ELA, Grammar, Reading, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 1, 2, 3, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Teach students about the endangered porpoise through this 5-day interdisciplinary unit for grades 1-3. This NO PREP resource covers reading, writing, science, art, and more to help students learn about porpoises' appearance, habitat, behaviors, and conservation status. Implementation ideas included for whole group, small group, or independent work. Videos, worksheets, interactive notebook pages, and lesson plan provided. Easily customize based on age, needs, and learning styles. Great addition to any ocean animals, endangered species, or porpoise studies.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Porpoises, Endangered Animals, Ocean Animals, Zoology, Science, Unit Study
Social Emotional Learning Unit: Thoughtful Choices Activities
Special Resources, Social Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
The Social Emotional Learning Unit: Thoughtful Choices Activities is a 15-page resource full of ideas, lessons and printables to teach students about making thoughtful choices. You will receive a handout that includes teaching points, read-alouds, videos and extra activities. There is a letter to caregivers to support choice-making at home. After learning about choices, students will get to write about what they've learned and practice their reading skills with the emergent reader.
Author Kindergarten Cafe
Tags Social, Emotional, Thoughtful Choices, Curriculum, Choices Poster
Silent Vowel E Lesson Plan
Reading, ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This Silent Vowel E Lesson Plan is a great resource for teachers looking to help their students learn more about the short vowel a. This lesson plan is easy to follow and includes everything you need to teach a successful lesson.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Short Vowels, Vowels, Silent Letters, Silent E Lesson Pdf, Silent Vowel, Magic E Lesson Plans
Each vs. Every | Beginner Lesson Plan
ELA, Grammar, Grade 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Each vs Every Beginner Lesson Plan This beginner grammar lesson helps students learn the difference between the often confused words "each" and "every." Students will analyze sample sentences to comprehend when to properly use these homophones. The engaging exercises strengthen essential language skills. The differentiated printables allow implementation during whole-group, small-group, or individual instruction. This versatile resource works for in-person, remote, or blended learning. The complete lesson plan structures a 50-minute class period focused on recognizing and applying proper homophone usage. Assessment includes an answer key. With clear explanations, focused practice, and included assessments , this time-saving lesson plan strengthens introductory students' grammar proficiency. The Each vs Every resource works for both ESL and mainstream classrooms in upper elementary through high school.
Author TEAM TEFL
Tags Language Arts, Grammar, Grammar Skills, Lesson Plan, Vocabulary
Editable Curriculum Night Learning Station Activities
, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Editable Curriculum Night Learning Station Activities is a 34-page printable resource that gives you everything you need to host a curriculum night at your school. Included in this download: 1. Visuals of curriculum night set-up 2. Hopes and Dreams writing for parents 3. To-Do List & editable list 4. 8 Lab Station Posters 5. 8 Editable Lab Station Posters 6. 10 Informational Handouts
Author Kindergarten Cafe
Tags Curriculum, Curriculum Night, Editable, Learning Stations, Writing
Hi, Fly Guy! Literacy Unit
ELA, Reading, Grade 1, 2, 3, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This resource is a Hi, Fly Guy! Literacy Unit. This unit has 7 worksheets to pair with this fiction book. Included: - Can Have Are chart - Vocabulary chart - Comprehension fill in the blank - Comprehension chapter writing - Making predictions - Blank writing template
Author Literacy Life
Tags Fly Guy, Literacy Unit, Graphic Organizers, Fiction Text, Vocabulary
Animals and Their Habitats - Full Day Substitute Plans
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Grade 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Animals and Their Habitats - Full Day Substitute Plans Animals and Their Habitats - Full Day Substitute Plans is an inclusive teaching tool specifically designed for a whole day of instruction. This resource can be utilized by public school teachers, homeschoolers or as handy substitute plans to keep the learning process uninterrupted. The provided activities are engaging and they only require basic classroom devices such as a copy machine, overhead projector (Smartboard or Activeboard), pencils, crayons, scissors. They also empower students to explore diverse topics at their natural pace. Morning and Afternoon Group Messages The day begins with morning group messages followed by afternoon ones ensuring student engagement in sessions that typically run between 30-45 minutes allowing adequate time for educator-student interaction. A Reader Response paper is handed out post independent reading sessions empowering students to articulate their understanding about plot, characters in addition to new words encountered during the reading session. An effective gauge of understanding either in smaller groups guided by the educator or within large groups upon task completion. Cross-Curricular Learning Science meets language arts through exploration of varying animal habitats including but not limited to rainforests, deserts and prairies with pre-selected passages allowing students detailed scope of expressing comprehension while delighting their curiosity about nature's various homes. Incorporating maths through 2-digit addition puzzles interlinked with coloring tasks depicting sketches like polar bears coupled with habitat-related board games offering chance learning while aiding foxes find homes! Vocabulary development throughout all these activities provided via fun word games targeting new vocab encountered throughout the day helping boost recognition speed culminating into colouring exercises featuring scenes from different habitats adding amusement cache! Contained within this package is a grid showing suggested alterations per activity meshing with specific class needs plus forms tailored for substitute teachers supplying useful guidelines ensuring seamless transitions whenever necessary. Conclusion This instructive resource successfully offers a medley of activities facilitating different learning styles hence balanced, adventurous and comprehensive lessons specifically suited for grade 2 pupils geared toward earth sciences. The file comes in an easy-to-accede PDF format.
Author Subplanners by Jean Snowden
Tags Animals, Habitats, Science, Language, Activities