Ancient civilizations
Ancient Civilizations: Greece Unit Study
A multi-resource unit study packet to teach elementary/middle grades about Ancient Greek civilization (geography, culture, key figures, gods, daily life, historical events).
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Social studies
Age of Exploration Lesson Plan
Teach students why Columbus believed he could reach Asia by sailing west, using the historical example of Martin Behaim's 1492 globe (the 'Erdapfel'), and have them build a replica globe craft.
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Short stories & plays
A Fall Play: The Tale of Johnny Appleseed
Read/perform assigned character parts in the play, then complete pre- and post-reading discussion, a story-elements matching activity, character-trait analysis from quoted lines, short-answer comprehension questions, a fill-in-the-blank vocabulary recall, and a draw-and-write creative writing piece about an apple.
Answers included
Science & everyday nonfiction
Guided Reading Level N - All About Friction (with Lesson Plan)
This Guided Reading Book - All About Friction (Level N) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a…
Reading & language arts
Project Lesson Plans for 3D Printing - Utensil Redesign
Following direct instruction on 3D-modeling software/printing and the design process, students identify a food-eating problem, then design, iterate, and 3D-print a utensil solution, completing a design portfolio that walks through the design-process steps; the lesson aligns to ITEEA Standards for Technological Literacy (points 4, 6, 7,…
Social studies
Settlement of the Americas: Different Theories
Compare theories of settlement in the Americas using readings and worksheets, then develop a supported explanation of migration.
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Novel studies
Stage Fright on a Summer Night (Magic Tree House #25 Lesson Plan, Activities)
Over 5 days, read 2 chapters per day (independently or aloud), complete a KWL worksheet (Know/Want to know/Learned), take a chapter quiz after each day's reading, practice vocabulary words, watch suggested videos (e.g., Tower Bridge, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Globe Theatre tour, William Shakespeare biography)…
Habitats & animal studies
Macaw Unit Study (Rainforest Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
Watch linked videos, read macaw-related articles, fill in KWL charts, video-notes sheets, graphic organizers (life cycle, investigation, can/have/are, is/has/needs), a rainforest animal comparison, a historical timeline, habitat-damage and conservation worksheets, movie/documentary review sheets, and assemble…
Early literacy & language
Nouns Lesson Plan
Nouns are a key part of any language, and this Nouns Lesson Plan will help your students master them. The materials included are easy to use and effective. With the Nouns Flash Cards , your students will be able to learn and identify different types of nouns. The Nutty Nouns Activity is a fun way to get your students…
Science & everyday nonfiction
Guided Reading Level M - Air Pollution (with Lesson Plan)
This Guided Reading Book - Understanding Air Pollution (Level M) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify…
Ancient civilizations
Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia Unit Study
A multi-resource unit study packet to teach elementary/middle grades about Ancient Mesopotamia: geography, key figures/places, innovations (writing, wheel, law code), and daily life.
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Guided Reading Level L - Light Before Electricity (with Lesson Plan)
This Guided Reading Book - Light Before Electricity (Level L) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify…
Reading & language arts
The Pedestrian: Full Lesson Plan w/ PowerPoints & Graphic Organizers
The Pedestrian: Comprehensive Lesson Plans & Resources for Ray Bradbury's Short Story This resource provides everything educators need to teach Ray Bradbury's thought-provoking short story "The Pedestrian" to secondary students. It includes a full lesson plan with pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading activities to facilitate…
World history & culture
Illinois State Unit Study (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal)
Watch suggested videos, read independently or aloud, complete worksheets and graphic organizers (KWL, interesting facts, state overview, capital, geography, culture/tourism, climate, government, historical timeline, important person), color pages, draw state symbols, assemble interactive notebook pieces, and…
Free download Places & culture nonfiction
Guided Reading Level M - Shanghai (with Lesson Plan)
This Guided Reading Book - Shanghai (Level M) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain…
Ancient civilizations
Ancient Civilizations: Rome Unit Study
A multi-resource unit study packet to teach elementary/middle grades about Ancient Rome: geography, key figures, daily life, mythology, and the rise/fall of the empire.
Habitats & animal studies
Manatee Unit Study (Endangered Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
Each day students watch a suggested video, read a passage independently or aloud with a parent/teacher, complete worksheets or discussion prompts (e.g. KWL chart, video notes, life cycle diagram, can/have/are or is/has/needs graphic organizers, investigation organizers on description/diet/habitat/predators), and do a…
Reading & language arts
Contractions Lesson Plan
Full lesson plan for teaching contractions, combining background knowledge, whole/small group and individual practice, and assessment.
Science & everyday nonfiction
Guided Reading Level K - A Guide to Camping (with Lesson Plan)
This Guided Reading Book - A Guide to Camping (Level K) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a…
Reading & language arts
Suffixes Lesson Plan
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…
Animals & nature nonfiction
Guided Reading Level L - All About Cows (with Lesson Plan)
This Guided Reading Book - All About Cows (Level L) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a…
Reading & language arts
What do Fish Have to do With Anything?: Full Lesson Plan w/ PowerPoints & Graphic Organizers
What do Fish Have to do With Anything?: A Comprehensive High School ELA Lesson This 145-page teaching resource provides a complete lesson plan for the novel What do Fish Have to do With Anything? by Avi, allowing educators to immerse students in analyzing this literary work. Includes a 57-page lesson plan, worksheet, answer key, 15…
World history & culture
Connecticut State Unit Study (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal)
Follow a Monday-Friday pacing guide watching suggested videos and doing readings on each day's topic (capital, bird, flower, flag, animal); complete matching worksheets/discussions and activities (coloring pages, interactive notebook pieces, drawing tasks); optionally fill in graphic organizers (KWL chart, interesting…
Cross-curricular practice
What are your Political Viewpoints? A Survey for Middle & High School
Review key election/political-viewpoint term definitions, complete a reflective-writing warm-up on opinions, take a survey to place themselves (and discuss with a family member) on political-viewpoint questions, review a comparison of what liberals and conservatives believe, and write a reflection on the activity.
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