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Art 
ART CAPADES: http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/capades/ This site takes a bilingual
approach to K-3 art lessons.
THE WORLD OF PUPPETS --
WEBQUEST:
Students in K through 2nd
grade explore the many cul-
ART SAFARI:
Students will choose a painting
or sculpture to respond
MAKING WAVES --
This webquest was designed
for educators. It aims to
YOUNG AT ART:
Explore development art
through various stages of
CLASSROOM RESOURCES --
Use this lsting of links
as a general reference for
GETTING INTO A PAINTING:
Routine exercises are established
to teach painting,
VISUAL PUSH-UPS:
These exercises are designed
to support artistic growth
TEACHING WITH CLAY:
Several art ideas take you
and your art class through
BASIC ART LESSONS:
These excellent art lessons
can be used straight "out of
THE IMAGINATION FACTORY:
This site takes a look at
art projects through recycled
HOW TO MAKE PAPER:
Recycling paper to make
pulp and then renewed paper is
RECYCLING MATERIALS TO MAKE
NEW CRAFTS:
Loads of craft, art, and
games ideas here, all using
NEWSPAPER KITE PLANS:
In Clem's homemade newspaper
site from Britain, all you
GARDEN PARTY ART:
Using examples from Eric
Carle, Van Gogh, and Matisse,
CLOTHESPIN DRAGONFLIES:
Clothespins, paint, markers,
and pipe cleaners--that's
JAPANESE ABSTRACT ART WINDSOCKS:
This project uses only paper
bags and markers to create
DREAMCATCHERS:
Here are simple instructions
for students to build their
GREEK URNS:
Before creating their own
Greek urns, students will
KENTE CLOTHS:
Students will learn the
history of Ghana Kente cloths
INSIDE ART -- ART HISTORY
HUNT
On this art history adventure,
students will locate infor-
VINCENT VAN GOGH ART HISTORY
LESSON:
More than an art history
lesson on Vincent Van Gogh--grades
BOOKWORMS:
These little critters are
meant to accompany young
TISSUE PAPER ART:
This art lesson goes perfectly
with any of Eric Carle's
BROWN BEAR:
Another Eric Carle book
provides the backdrop for this
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WHO IS PICASSO? CREATING MASTERPIECES IN A CORE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM: http://www.coreknowledge.org/CKproto2/resrcs/lessons/
Several artists are explored
in this lesson plan, not
THE ART OF CAMOUFLAGE:
Students explore the use
of color and shape in natural
CREATING AN UNDERWATER WORLD:
Students are asked to brainstorm
in order to transform
LOTS OF LINES:
Teach your K-2 students
how artists use line in creating
ART TOUCHES THE PEOPLE IN
OUR LIVES:
Primary students explore
art through how it might
STUDENTS AS DESIGNERS --
CLUSTER:
Using materials exploration,
creative writing, inven-
STAINED GLASS ART:
Using colored tissue paper,
black construction paper, and
MEMORIES COLLAGE:
If you still have an end
of school year or even a summer
PHOTO ID POEMS:
Easy to create, very sweet,
and another great idea
PATTERNS GALORE:
Experiment with lines and
shapes to create wonderful,
PAPIER MACHE GLOBE:
Your elementary students
will get to know world geogra-
BUBBLE PRINTS:
A great art activity for
Pre/K to grade one. Use the suds
BUBBLE GEOMETRY:
Visit a square bubble here,
and see if it is easier to
MULTICULTURAL COLLAGE:
Students will explore diversity
by creating picture
MULTICULTURAL ART LESSONS:
This site provides several
art lessons to explore
VIEWFINDER PAINTING:
Here is an interesting way
of looking at elements of
EXPRESSIONISM: http://westy.jtwn.k12.pa.us/users/mcb/
Expressionist animal paintings
are studied, and then
COLOR COLLISION:
Color theory is studied
in this intermediate art lesson
MATISSE AND PAINTING:
Matisse provides the backdrop
for a painting lesson in-
THE INUIT FAMILY -- A STUDY
OF ITS HISTORY, BELIEFS,AND IMAGES:
An art and anthropology
lesson rolled into one, for
ACE PINTURA, ART DETECTIVE:
All of the links are self-contained
within this art history
MAKING ARCHITECTURE:
It took a total of fourteen
years to plan, design, and
MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS AND
ART:
The activities in this lesson
plan complement "Make Way
CAPS FOR SALE LESSON:
Elementary students will
be crafting their own version
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MAKING CENTS OF BUSINESS:
How many of your students
say they would like to own their
READY TO TAKE THE WHEEL:
While your high school students
are dreaming about get-
TARGET THE PERFECT CAREER:
What are current career
trends and what qualities would
CAN YOU BE A MILLIONAIRE?
Students will become familiar
with spreadsheet skills as
INTERNET BUSINESS:
Calling all classroom entrepreneurs...
Students will
PRINTABLE PRACTICE KEYBOARDS:
If your students need some
extra practice on their key-
THE ULTIMATE MONEY WEBQUEST:
Besides those cool bank
machines that spit out your money,
CAN YOU MAKE CENTS OF ECONOMICS:
Once again students will
visit the Lemonade Stand, this
EVERY JOB IS IMPORTANT:
How do Colonial times jobs
compare to modern day ones?
PERSONAL FINANCE WEBQUEST:
Ask your students what they
would do if they won the
REALITY CHECK --
High school students will
choose two possible career
PREPARING TO OWN OR
Using various online resources,
students will determine
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 EXACT CHANGE PLEASE:
Students will imitate grocery
store shopping with empty
BANKING ON MATH:
This grades 1-3 unit on
money examines why we have money
DESIGNING A DREAM STORE:
Here is a fun lesson plan
to encourage bot math prac-
CLASSROOM ECONOMY:
Use this school site as
an example of an effective class-
MONEY SIMULATION --
In more detail and structure,
find excellent resources
COMPUTER GO FISH:
While Computer Go Fish is
actually a card game, and not a
SCHOOL TO WORK ACTIVITIES:
Three activities are outlined
here to introduce middle
SCHOOL TO WORK:
Here is the government link
for a multitude of school
THE REAL WORLD AND CAREERS:
Again the focus is on future
careers; this time however,
YOUR EMPLOYMENT FUTURE:
Virtual job hunts and virtual
interviews will help high
SO YOU WANT TO OWN A BUSINESS:
Young and ambitious entrepreneurs
can practice their
WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO DO WITH
YOUR LIFE:
Here is a great little exercise
for high school students
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Education
FAMOUS PEOPLE WHO HAD DISABILITIES:
Students will serach pictures
on the internet of famous
TEAMWORK TOWERS:
An art and character education
in one... student teams
WHAT MAKES A HERO?
You will need to explore
the resources along with your
CHARACTER COUNTS WEBQUEST:
A host of ill-behaved aliens
have invaded your classroom,
NONPROFIT PROPHETS:
Great idea--high school
students brainstorm to consider
GARDEN PARTY:
Through two excellent activities
connecting science,
TEACHING GUIDE FOR BEING
RESPONSIBLE:
Steps and strategies will
show students how to become
KINDNESS LETTERS:
Students are periodically
and randomly selected to draw
RESOLVING CONFLICTS:
Students will learn how
to voice "why" messages instead
THE COURAGE OF ORDINARY
PEOPLE:
Students will use online
resources to research "ordinary"
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 TEACHING KITS -- THE STORY
OF COTTON:
Several educational resources
are available at this site,
100 IDEAS FOR CHARACTER
EDUCATION:
>From simple things you
can do in your classroom, such as
THE STORY OF FAIRNESS:
This summary lesson plan
applies discussion and exten-
BULLYING:
While this website is meant
to accompany a commercial
RESPECT:
Student activity worksheets
provide the backbone of
DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT:
Instead of acting out, students
will learn effective
RESPONSIBILITY TEACHING
IDEAS:
Self-discipline, commitment,
and goal-setting are some
HOW TO PREVENT FIGHTS:
Equipping students with
tools in the forms of strategies
SENIOR CITIZEN PROM:
I love this idea--graduating
high school seniors must
DEALING WITH PRESSURES:
Everyone has to deal with
various pressures during their
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English 
POETIC ELEMENTS: http://www.coreknowledge.org/CKproto2/resrcs/lessons/01_5_PEAF.pdf Students will learn the
major poetic elements through a
PHOTO ID POEMS:
Easy to create, very sweet,
and another great idea
THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR WEB
ACTIVITY:
This interactive activity
extends the book by Eric
AN INSECT'S PERSPECTIVE:
Creative and original webquest
for second grade--
THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
If your students are up
for some creative problem sol-
TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING:
Many resources here for
units, lessons, suggestions, and
ZOO ANIMAL POETRY:
K-3 students will employ
keen observation skills during
PHOTO ESSAY:
This lesson plan has students
collecting the photos at
MAKE A BOOK:
Find instructions that young
students can easily follow
MAKE YOUR OWN DICTIONARY:
You can use your spelling
word list for the school year to
READ A BOOK, MAKE A BOOK:
How can you encourage reading
all summer long? What about
CREATE A MULTI-AUTHORED
STORY:
In some multi-authored projects,
it's the case of the
10 CREATIVE WRITING ACTIVITIES:
If you need to fill in those
last days of school with
FAMILY NEWSCAST:
Any would-be reporters in
your group? Have them try on this
MAGAZINE ADS AND YOU, THE
TEENAGER:
While your class has probably
already explored persuasive
CREATE A STUDENT DIRECTORY:
How about a graduating class
activity? Beyond the ideas
EARLY CLASS REUNION:
In this lesson plan, students
are asked to formulate
MAKE A BOOK INTO A MOVIE
PROJECT:
While you will find excellent
suggestions here to use dur-
CREATING AND EDITING A PHOTO
STORY:
Using photos of Mount Everest,
students will analyze
RATS -- ONLINE LEARNING
LETTERS GAME:
Perfectly paced for preschool
through kindergarten;
COMPUTER CONVERSATIONS --
Though original participants
in these teacher/student/
ESSAY CONTEST:
Follow the announcement,
links, and required reading
TELL ME A STORY:
Two activities, Character
Concentration and Story Land
READING ACTIVITIES:
Geared to grades K through
3, the activities suggested
VOCABULARY BUILDING:
For students in grades K
through 3; these activities
STORY WHEELS:
Use this hands-on reading
activity in groups to dia-
LITERATURE BASED READING
LESSONS:
Based on teaching word study
through phonograms and in-
READER'S THEATER SCRIPTS
AND PLAYS:
Plan a Reader's Theater
with your class this summer.
READING BINGO:
Encourage home reading across
different genres by having
STORY CHAINS:
Students will demonstrate
skills at story sequencing, re-
LITERATURE BASED READING
LESSONS:
Based on teaching word study
through phonograms and in-
IN THE OLDEN DAYS -- SENIOR
READING BUDDIES:
For this particular project
model, the teacher used "Lit-
CULTURAL UNITY THROUGH FOLKTALES:
Written as a unit for Middle
School students, the over-
INTERGENERATIONAL READING
PARTNERS:
Create a wonderful sense
of community by partnering your
IT'S A MYSTERY TO ME:
Students are introduced
to the detective genre with
CHESSBOARD NOVEL:
Here is a great idea for
gifted students or your high
POSTCARDS:
Here is a perfect activity
for children attending
LADY BUG ROCKS:
Another summer activity--students
will paint and cre-
RECOMMENDED READING LISTS
FOR GRADE SIX:
100 BOOKS THAT SHAPED THE
CENTURY:
GRADE SIX READING STANDARDS:
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
-- THEMATIC UNIT:
FInd several activities
to support Sendak's book, inclu-
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
ACTIVITIES:
Comprehension questions,
sequencing charts, and a puppet
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
TRACK:
Activities here include
Story Prediction, Landform Acti-
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
FIELD DAY:
Here are several fun-filled
outdoor games to play, all
WILD THINGS MASK:
Students can get crafty
and make a mask when they have
ELEMENTS OF A STORY:
The ideas and activities
here explore elements of a story
TEACHER CYBERGUIDE FOR TRUMPET
OF THE SWAN:
Five activities focus largely
on student writing ac-
CLASSROOM GUIDE TO CRICKET
IN TIMES SQUARE:
Suggested classroom activities
include pre-reading
TEACHERVIEW FOR CRICKET
IN TIMES SQUARE:
Newspapers and geography
are the connections exam-
I AM THE WORDS AND THE PICTURES
I CREATE:
Through a pass-it-on process,
fourth grade students
PAGE BY PAGE:
This site takes students
through the process of creating
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WRITING
ABOUT NOVELS:
http://www-english.tamu.edu/wcenter/handouts/prose.html Especially useful for students
who become paralyzed with
EXPOSITORY WRITING -- THE
ROBOT EXERCISE:
This creative exercise puts
life into student essay
HOW TO WRITE A+ ESSAYS:
A guide to take students
through a step by step writing
MURDER, MISCHIEF, AND MAYHEM
--
How could anyone pass up
a title like this? Subtitled,
BOOKLISTS:
Not just any ordinary booklist--this
wonderful resource
SAMPLE READING LISTS --
GRADE TWO:
READING LISTS--GRADE THREE:
ANIMAL FARM TEACHER CYBERGUIDE:
The activities in this cyberguide
for Orwell's "Animal
DOWN BY THE BAY:
Primary students should
quite easily be able to accom-
ANNE FRANK IN THE ATTIC
--
Lesson plans are quite diverse,
and divided according to
THE STROKE BOOK PROJECT:
While this book-making project
is truly simple enough to
HOW TO MAKE AN ACCORDION
BOOK:
Use these easily constructed
books to create story
CREATE A FIELD JOURNAL:
Refine your students' senses
of detail in their writing
CREATE A STORY SACK:
Here is a terrific idea
to try with your primary grade
FINGER PUPPETS FOR TOWN
MOUSE,
Based on the Jan Brett book,
"Town Mouse, Country Mouse",
CHARACTER MASKS:
Again from Jan Brett's site,
this download and print pro-
ART ACTIVITIES WITH THE
SUNDAY PAPER:
Scores of activities help
familiarize students with all
READING PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Create an accordion book,
an advertisement poster, a
LIFE SIZE CHARACTERS:
How well do your students
know their characters? Brain-
ACTIVITIES FOR THE BFG:
Students will illustrate
both their own good and bad
DR. SEUSS BOOK ACTIVITIES:
Create your own class foot
book--with outlines of all
RIDING THE READING ROLLER
COASTER:
If you want to be inspired
with new ways to teach reading
CREATING A CLASSROOM NEWSPAPER:
>From the Calgary Herald,
5 lesson plans as well as a Teach-
CREATING A CLASSROOM NEWSPAPER
--
This site is from the London
Free Press, and contains
CLASSROOM NEWSPAPERS:
Tutorials guide classes
through text, formatting, draw-
LESSON PLAN FOR STUDENT
NEWSPAPER:
Written for grades 6 through
8; this newspaper lesson plan
ONLINE NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION
TOUR:
You will need RealPlayer
to watch this online video tour
PRINTABLE STORY STARTERS:
Encourage your young writers
with these What If... ?
KINDERGARTEN BOOK LISTS:
JUNIOR WEBMASTER INTERNATIONAL
CHALLENGE:
Harry Potter and his world
provide the topic for this
LOOKING CRITICALLY AT PICTURE
BOOKS:
Several techniques will
help you and your class examine
SHILOH UNIT:
Five lesson plans based
on the novel reflect issues on
SHILOH STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
These student activities
explore themes and issues
POETRY WEBQUESTS:
POETRY RESOURCES:
WEBQUEST TEMPLATES:
INTERACTIVE READING ASSIGNMENTS
AND QUIZZES:
Aligned to emergent reader
standards, these online read-
GRADE TWO WRITING BENCHMARKS
Here is a guideline for
what is expected and promoted
STUDENT GUIDES -- THE BOOK
REPORT:
From choosing a book, to
outlining
and drafting a
SECOND GRADE BOOK REPORT
FORM:
This form offers a very
basic template for a simple
KID PIX BOOK REPORT:
Find some ideas to create
an inovative book report
BOOK REPORT:
Besides offering support
for creating a standard book
STRUCTURE OF THE FIVE PARAGRAPH
ESSAY:
Paragraph by paragraph,
this outline will provide a guide-
GENERIC NOVEL STUDY:
Go beyond the usual comprehension
activities and create
BOOK REPORTS FOR THE BORED:
More unique reading responses--use
these wonderful ideas
MORE IDEAS THAN YOU'LL EVER
USE
Truly a formidable collection
of book report ideas; your
WRITING PROMPTS:
Subtitled, "For the Creatively
Minded", which should
POWER WRITING TUTORIAL:
Use this tutorial for teaching
writing to students at vir-
BOOK REPORT PROJECTS:
Delve into your class novels--any
novel--a bit further
MORE IDEAS THAN YOU'LL EVER
USE
Truly a formidable collection
of book report ideas--
LITERARY ESSAY WRITING MADE
EASY:
Gear these writing prompts
to your own class level, and
CREATIVE WRITING MORPHING:
Students really enjoy this
lesson plan concept, and it
APPETIZING ADJECTIVES:
Students learn all about
adjectives by redesigning a
ANALYZYING YOUR TOPIC:
Choosing and analyzing a
topic for a research paper is
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Languages
AMERICAN EXPERIENCES ABROAD--INTERVIEWING:
Students can follow the
guided interview questions on
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 GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR
THE ESL CLASSROOM:
Most of these activities
could work with any age level
THE FABRIC OF AMERICA:
This art activity would
round off your unit on American
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Geography 
RIVERS OF THE WORLD: http://www.cstone.net/~bcp/3/3MGeo.htm Third grade students will
explore geographical terms and
AMERICAN GEOGRAPHY:
This unit will provide a
solid unit and/or review of Ameri-
PAPIER MACHE GLOBE:
Your elementary students
will get to know world geogra-
MAPS AND GLOBES --
This kindergarten unit introduces
students to concepts
MOUNTAIN QUEST:
High school students divide
into search teams to research
AT THE TOMB OF TUTANKHAMEN
--
Travel along with this virtual
journey from the National
ICELAND UNIT:
This unit establishes geographic
and cultural facets
NORDIC SAGA -- ICELAND GENES:
Students can learn how Iceland
is in a unique position
ISLAND LIFE:
Students will learn about
the birth of Surtsey Island,
BASIC FACTS ABOUT ICELAND:
Start off with the figures--basic
briefs on geography,
ICELAND COMPLETE:
Click on the map to zoom
in; click again to focus in on a
ICELAND METEOROLOGICAL OFFICE:
Find detailed and up-to-the-minute
weather reports, as
FURTHER RESOURCES AND LINKS
. . .
CANADA UNIT:
Students will learn about
Canadian geography, take a
CANADA QUIZ:
What do your students know
about Canada and Canadians?
VIRTUAL CROSS COUNTRY TOUR:
Take a virtual adventure
across Canada and visit several
O CANADA PUZZLE:
Print out the templates
to create this Canadian map
ONLINE MAP CREATION:
Draw your own map online with this mapping tool. WHERE IN THE WORLD:
The point of this daily
short exercise is to familiar-
MAKING GLOBES:
A balloon, newspaper strips,
flour and water paste, and
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VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY PROJECT:
Students create their own
virtual voyage across the
FIFTY NIFTY UNITED STATES:
In order to decide which
state your class would best ap-
CONTINENTS AND OCEAN QUIZ
PRINTOUT:
For first grade, use this
printable quiz to reinforce
GEO-GLOBE:
Geo-globe reinforces geography
skills with interactive
INTERACTIVE EARTH PUZZLE:
Students must correctly
answer online questions in order
OHIO LESSON PLANS:
Diverse aspects of Ohio
history and geography are
HISTORY OF CLEVELAND AND
OHIO:
If you want to include a
focus on Cleveland, try the
MIDDLETOWN, OHIO:
Extensive resources for
teaching and learning about
OHIO SITES:
Sites and links to help
you with student research and
CARMEN SANDIEGO VISITS OHIO:
Students will research Ohio
history and geography, using
OHIO FACTS:
Maps, facts, famous people,
flag... it's all here.
ALASKA -- THE GREAT LAND:
Take an online tour with
National Geographic through
ALASKAN ADVENTURES:
Alaska is unique in many
ways--find out a child's per-
EXTREME MOMENTS IN ALASKA
HISTORY:
Climb Mt. McKinley, revisit
the big oil spill, rebuild
LEARN ABOUT ALASKA:
Use these numerous online
resources for student research
ALASKA GOLD:
Discover gold in Alaska--find
history timelines, miners'
ALASKAN ADVENTURE -- WEBQUEST:
Tour guide, journalist,
photographer, or director--choose
MIGRATION NORTH TO ALASKA:
Using online primary documents,
you can create numerous
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EAT YOUR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
PLEASE:
Fourth and fifth grade classes
will become cultural an-
CAMPOUT COOKING:
Students will have an opportunity
to study food, nutri-
ARE YOU WHAT YOU EAT?
In this creative webquest
designed to address home econo-
FAST FOOD FACTS:
What are your students'
favorite fast food restaurants?
FOOD AND NUTRITION INFORMATION
CENTER:
Use this site for any research
projects on food
BIORAP:
Excellent resources available
here for researching
BIKE SAFETY LESSONS:
Find ten important lessons
for children on bicycle safety
BICYCLE SAFETY TIPS:
Ask your students to share
what they already know about
DOCTOR, DOCTOR:
In this lesson plan, elementary
students will play a
MEDICAL ETHICS:
By choosing a real-life
medical scenario, students will
GENETIC SCIENCE LEARNING
CENTER:
Several units and activities
for teacher and student
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM:
Using models and demonstrations,
students will learn
DIGESTION EXPERIMENT:
Acids and bases are explored
with these hands-on acti-
SEEING, HEARING, AND SMELLING
THE WORLD:
How do we experience and
know our world? Students will
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  HEALTH INFORMATION LIBRARY:
Use this site for research
on practically any health
FIRST AID BOOKLET:
Students use online resources
to create their own
HEALTH CAREERS:
Students can resesarch information
on various health
SMOKING AEROBICS:
This activity effectively
demonstrates how smokers
TRUTH IN ADVERTISING:
Highh school students can
choose sample ads for alco-
BICYCLE SAFETY LESSON PLAN:
While addressed to second
grade students, it would not be
BUILD A MEAL RUMMY:
Through a card game, elementary
students will learn the
HUMAN CELLS:
What does a cell look like
and how does it operate? Get
MY BODY -- THE INSIDE STORY:
As students visit body systems,
they will also participate
WATCH THE BRAIN LEARN:
This simple activity for
primary grades will effectively
FROM CELLS TO SYSTEMS:
Geared to second grade,
this unit focuses on the digestive
BODY QUEST:
Students will explore various
body organs and systems
INTERACTIVE HUMAN ANATOMY:
While exploring human anatomy
or creating student pro-
BONES AND JOINTS ACTIVITY:
Students will attempt to
create a working duplication
HEALTHY HEART:
Students will dissect a
beef heart and compare it to
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GEOMETRY IN ART AND ARCHITECTURE:
Grade six students will
explore the foundations of math-
WEBQUEST -- EXPLORE CAREERS
IN MATH AND SCIENCE:
Students will use online
resources to assess their goals
EXACT CHANGE PLEASE:
Students will imitate grocery
store shopping with empty
BANKING ON MATH:
This grades 1-3 unit on
money examines why we have money
MATH MANIPULATIVES:
This learning activity uses
HyperStudio (you can also
SOLVING EQUATIONS WITH VARIABLES
ON BOTH SIDES:
In this project, seventh
and eighth grade students must
AWARENESS OF PRE-ALGEBRAIC
CONCEPTS:
Using manipulatives and
through a series of hands-on
TWO STEP EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES:
Students follow along several
examples to see how
SOLVING MULTI-STEP EQUATIONS:
Ten slides introduce students
to the processes and
SOLVING MULTI-STEP EQUATIONS:
Print and use this worksheet
to determine readiness
SIMILAR TRIANGLES:
Students must cooperate
in groups to solve multi-
WHAT IF A PERSON NEVER
STOPPED GROWING:
Math practice--with fun
statistics. How much would a per-
ESTIMATION EXERCISES:
Using various counting methods,
children will learn to
JUST A USUAL DAY AT AN UNUSUAL
SCHOOL:
Students will present a
play, a mystery, and gather their
A THOUSAND LOCKERS:
Sharpen those critical thinking
skills and refine your
MATH, BASEBALL, AND THE
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS:
How many ways can your students
find to employ mathema-
THE MILLION DOLLAR MISSION:
Your math students are about
to make a huge salary--how
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 MATH LESSONS:
Dominoes, dice, math cards,
rods, and more in numerous
GEOMETRY IDEAS:
Explore various manipulatives
such as pattern blocks
PLANE GEOMETRY:
Tangrams, geoboards, pattern
blocks, etc.are all put to
PATTERNING AND ALGEBRA IN
THE PRIMARY GRADES:
More uses for your math
manipulatives, K to grade 4.
THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR WEB
ACTIVITY:
This interactive activity
extends the book by Eric
TIME IN A CHAIN:
How many more days till
summer holidays begin? Adapt this
DESIGNING A DREAM STORE:
Here is a fun lesson plan
to encourage bot math prac-
FRACTION FRUSTRATIONS:
Need a new way to teach
your students fraction compari-
SEVENTH GRADE MATH:
A whole series of activities
and explanations covers
ONLINE HELP:
Find loads of online resources
designed to help stu-
TOOTSIE POP PULL:
This fun math lesson using
Tootsie Pops makes a great case
HOW TO MAKE A SPINNER:
Besides instructions for
making a simple spinner, find
WHAT'S IN THE BAG?
M&Ms are passed out
to students along with graphing
INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY:
Four experiments and follow-up
exercises will explore
INTERACTIVE ALGEBRA EQUATIONS:
Students can practive algebraic
equations with one vari-
STRESSED OUT -- SLOPE AS
RATE OF CHANGE:
Students will examine slopes
of both curved and straight
HOTEL INFINITY:
Through a story and activities,
students will take a clo-
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READER'S THEATER --
Just in case you are still
looking for a script for
ARTSPLAY ACTIVITIES:
Designed specifically for
preschoolers, this page
204 CHILDREN'S SONGS . .
.
...from around the world,
in different languages.
MOJO'S MUSICAL MUSEUM:
Sing your hearts out with
lyrics to hundreds of chil-
THE CHILDREN'S MUSIC ARCHIVE:
Subtitled, "An Online Songbook",
and it certainly deli-
THE GREAT CANADIAN TUNEBOOK:
Here's a fun site for our
Canadian subscribers--
KIDZSING GARDEN OF SONGS:
Nursery rhymes and holiday
songs are featured at
INTEGRATED DANCE CURRICULUM:
In Jazz Dance and
Music, students from K through 6 will
METAPHOR MOVEMENT:
Dance and movement are related
to math in this unique
METAL MUSIC:
Students will use various
forms of metal to invent their
WHY YOU SHOULD USE DRAMA
IN YOUR CLASSROOM:
Alongside reasons to use
drama as an exciting class-
MULTICULTURAL MUSIC:
"Jamaica Farewell" and "Tie
Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" be-
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 MAMA LISA'S WORLD:
"Children's Songs and Rhymes
of All Nations"... The
YOUNG AT ART:
Explore development art
through various stages of
CLASSROOM RESOURCES --
Use this lsting of links
as a general reference for
EXPLORING AND WRITING SOUNDS:
Here is a chance for early
elementary students to be
MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD:
Several suggestions to invite
students on an interna-
CREATING AN UNDERWATER WORLD:
Students are asked to brainstorm
in order to transform
IMPROVISATION STARTERS:
Fifty suggestions for improvised
drama exercises and situa-
MUSICLAND THEME PARK:
Students must design a Back
in Time style Musicland theme
THE ANIMALS ARE LOST:
In this easy to use webquest,
PreK-1 students can visit
DOWN BY THE BAY:
A simple webquest for primary
students explores creating
A GUIDE THROUGH THE CULTURE
OF BLUES:
American culture, music,
and the blues . . . students
DRAMA ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
Tourists and council committees...
your students will
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15 ONLINE SCIENCE TESTS:
Targeted to middle school,
with true or false or
COOL SCIENCE FOR CURIOUS
KIDS:
Explore a miniature world
up close without even going near
QUICK AND EASY SCIENCE ACTIVITIES:
Would you believe a total
of 264 science activities? All
MAKE YOUR OWN ANTIBIOTIC:
Explore the history of antibiotics--and
what was used (or
ZERO G CANDY:
Your students get a chance
to be inventors for NASA as
TRASH BAG PARACHUTE:
A great project for end
of year fun, while incor-
HOW MUCH DO YOU WEIGH &
HOW
Mass, gravity, averages...
your middle school students
MAKING WAVES --
This webquest was designed
for educators. It aims to
THE ART OF CAMOUFLAGE:
Students explore the use
of color and shape in natural
STRUCTURES AROUND THE WORLD:
The Exploratorium collaborated
with museums in France
WOMEN OF NASA:
Inspire girls to pursue
their own dreams in science, with
AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE
SCIENCES:
FInd profiles of both African
American men and women
THE YOUNG SCIENTIST PROGRAM:
Think about modeling a similar
program at your own school/
WEBQUEST -- EXPLORE CAREERS
IN
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/Summer_Training/
Students will use online
resources to assess their goals
THE IMAGINATION FACTORY:
This site takes a look at
art projects through recycled
HOW TO MAKE PAPER:
Recycling paper to make
pulp and then renewed paper is
RECYCLING MATERIALS TO MAKE
NEW CRAFTS:
Loads of craft, art, and
games ideas here, all using
THE ANIMALS ARE LOST:
In this easy to use webquest,
PreK-1 students can visit
GOING PLACES:
Kindergarten students will
visit transportation web-
FARMERS, FARMERS EVERYWHERE:
Early elementary students
will design a farm after
MOUNTAIN QUEST:
High school students divide
into search teams to research
DESERTS:
Elementary students will
visit deserts to learn about the
ROCK HOUNDS:
This unit on rocks and minerals
allows students to learn
CLOUD WATCHING:
Besides watching clouds
in their own backyards, students
THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
If your students are up
for some creative problem sol-
AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT:
This lesson plan takes an
intensive look at how agricul-
ECONOMIC BOTANY:
Students explore plants
and plant products around the
AGRIBUSINESS IN A GLOBAL
ENVIRONMENT:
Ten lessons cover world
market agribusiness concepts,
WEB GUIDE TO AGRICULTURAL
RESOURCES:
Use the extensive resources
offered here for any
FOOD FOR EVERYONE -- LESSONS:
A variety of lessons explore
the topics of food pro-
PLANT THIS CARD:
Here's a twist on paper-making
and recycling--during
CRYSTAL GARDENS:
Instead of growing seeds,
try growing crystals--makes
RECYCLED BIRD HOUSE PROJECT:
Every garden must have a
home for birds--here is one
FLOWER AND LEAF PRESS:
Plan a nature walk this
summer, and collect flowers and
FLOWERS IN THE SUN:
Use this wonderful little
activity to enhance your unit
IDENTIFYING EROSION:
Find hands-on activities
for students in grades
WATER AND SOIL EROSION:
Experiments with erosion
form the foundation of
BRIDGE BUILDERS:
A webquest in physics and
engineering for grades 4-6;
INTERACTIVE EARTH PUZZLE:
Students must correctly
answer online questions in order
VOLCANIC ADVENTURES:
Elementary students will
explore volcanic activity through
METAMORPHIC ROCK -- MELTING
ROCK:
Your rocks will be made
of marshmallows, chocolate chips,
SOIL EROSION:
A number of hands-on activities
will effectively demon-
LAYERS OF THE EARTH:
Students will be introduced
to the layers of the earth,
EVERYBODY NEEDS A ROCK:
Estimation, volume, displacement,
and rock classifi-
ON SHAKING GROUND:
Internet investigations
seek out famous earthquake loca-
TELLING THE STORY OF A ROCK:
In this creative writing
exercise, students incorporate
EXPLODING MOUNTAINS:
Volcanoes are the focus
of this internet lesson plan,
MOUNT ST. HELENS:
View before, during, and
after shots and explanations,
HOW ARE CAVES FORMED:
Students will test three
chemical solutions in activi-
UNDERSTANDING GROUNDWATER:
Porous and impermeable ground
materials are studied
ALL ALONG A RIVER:
River erosion, volume, and
velocity are studied in this
MAKING SANDSTONE AND CONGLOMERATE:
Grades 7-12 classes can
create their own sedimentary
IT'S SEDIMENTARY, MY DEAR
TEACHER:
Students will actually create
sedimentation to model
MAKING A WATER SAMPLER:
If you are planning a pond
or stream unit, consider con-
HAVE YOU EVER MET A TREE?
Kindergarten students are
introduced to trees when they
SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION
KIT:
Lots here to use and explore--lesson
plans, games,
BUILDING STRAW ROCKETS:
Take your aviation skills
beyond paper airplanes with
COLORS, SHAPES, RAINBOWS,
AND ROBINS:
While not complete with
all necessary activities and ex-
SIMPLE MACHINES WEBQUEST:
Definitions, examples, and
inventions will be investi-
HURRICANE WEBQUEST:
How do hurricanes form,
and how are they categorized?
WEATHER FOR KIDS -- THE
WATER CYCLE WEBQUEST:
Much fun and learning here
for young learners--read an
LET'S MAKE A GARDEN:
Students will click on pictures
of flowers to learn more
WHO HAS SEEN THE WIND?
Kindergarten students will
explore wind and primary
IDENTIFYING CLOUDS:
The focus of this lesson
is identifying the four major
LIGHT AND HEAT:
Through a series of elementary
classroom experiments,
WEATHER MODULE:
This weather module covers
all facets of weather suitable
WHY DOES THE WEATHER CHANGE?
Through several hands-on
activities, fourth grade students
WEATHER, HERE AND THERE:
Six lessons for grades four
through six integrate the
SKY BLUE:
"Why is the sky blue?" Terms
learned include wavelength,
EARTH'S ENERGY BUDGET:
Hands-on experiments, data
graphing, observations, and
WEATHERING EXPERIMENTS:
Two experiments--one with
steel wool, the other with sugar
SHAKE, RATTLE, AND ROLL:
Students will investigate
the relationships between plate
WEATHER LESSON:
This lesson introduces students
to weather symbols and read-
THE WONDERS OF WEATHER --
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/
Students will conduct experiments
with a vortex to understand
HIGH ALTITUDE SCIENCE:
Students will explore atmospheric
pressure and density,
HURRICANE WEBQUEST:
Students will tell the life
cycle of a hurricane in this
THE CLEAN AIR ACT:
Should the Clean Air Act
of 1990 be repealed? How do the
VIRTUAL WHALE WATCHING:
Land-locked students will
love this chance to visit
BUILD THE VIRTUAL FROG:
Students will build a virtual
frog with all organs
WEBS, WIRES, AND WAVES:
This excellent series of
tutorials and classroom activi-
BASICS OF ELECTRONICS --
TUTORIALS:
Eight chapters cover most
topics you will need for your
VOLTAIC CELL -- MAKE YOUR
OWN BATTERY:
With background info, the
activity here is written
ELECTRONICS PROJECTS:
Eleven to choose from, all
illustrated and documented
ELECTRONICS PRIMER:
Probably more lessons here
than you can use; readable
ELECTRONIC RESOURCE LIBRARY:
Loads of resources, from
beginner's guides to theory,
PLANT PARTS:
In this click and go webquest
for first grade, students
GEOMYSTERIES:
Students will have a chance
to explore fossils, rocks,
THE WATERSHED GAME:
How does human activity
affect watersheds and water qual-
DOLPHIN SAFE TUNA:
A lesson in word processing
skills, online research, and
SAVE THE SHARKS:
Creative presentation formats
for student negotiators
SEA TURTLES:
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 SOLAR SYSTEM ONLINE:
Here is a good starting
point for any project on the
OUR SOLAR SYSTEM:
Basic information about
the planets and their properties;
SOLAR SYSTEM EDUCATION:
Intended mainly as an extensive
resource for educators,
WELCOME TO MISSION CONTROL:
Students can take a virtual
field trip through space--
STUDENTS' RESOURCE PAGE:
Start with Intro to the
Nine Planets and Welcome to the
MAKE SCALE MODELS OF THE
PLANETS:
By creating two-dimensional
models to scale, students
RETURNING PICTURES FROM
SPACE:
How are space images transmitted
and received? Students
WHAT CAN CRATERS TELL US
ABOUT
Students will learn to study
impact craters and learn
CHART YOUR COURSE:
Use this outline guide to
help develop your research
5-4-3-2-1 BLAST OFF:
Students choose one planet
to explore, and answer a
JUNIOR ASTRONAUT WEBQUEST:
What exactly do astronauts
do, and how does one become
EDUCATOR'S GUIDE TO MOON
PHASES:
Here is a straightforward
guide to teaching elementary
LEARNING PLANET SIZES:
Students will build their
own models of the planets, and
THE SUN -- A MULTIMEDIA
TOUR:
Who says you can't arrange
a visit to our nearest star
THE MARTIAN SUN TIMES:
What's the weather like
today--on Mars? Students will cre-
SATELLITE DATAFLOW DEMONSTRATION:
How is satellite data sent
to and received by Earth? Stu-
BIRTHDAY MOONS WEBQUEST:
Here is a unique twist on
teaching early elementary stu-
CLASSROOM IN THE WILD:
Explore this site with your
class if you are consider-
VERTEBRATE CLASSIFICATION: http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec670/Cardboard/
Solitaire or double solitaire--what
do these card games
A BEAR HUNT:
Your early elementary class
will visit Toledo, Ohiz zoo
INSECTS:
What is the relationship
between the bee and the flower?
BUG BARRACKS:
Create a temporary home
for the insects you are study-
AN INSECT'S PERSPECTIVE:
Creative and original webquest
for second grade--
OH GIVE ME A HOME:
What do animals need to
survive? Students will visit sev-
WHALES -- A THEMATIC UNIT:
This resource for thematic
teaching on whales is really
SEA WORM AQUARIUM:
Students can learn all about
sea worms and then create
VIRTUAL AQUARIUMS:
Take a virtual class field
trip to visit any of these
TALES OF WHALES, TURTLES,
SHARKS,
Online stories complement
the exploration pages of sea
UNDER THE SEA WEBQUEST:
K and grade 1 students will
still require guidance with
SEA WEBQUEST:
Again, kindergarten students
will not be able to work
WHALES -- A WEBQUEST:
At the very early elementary
level, use this webquest more
WHALE WEBHUNT:
See if your class can complete
this student worksheet
FURTHER OCEAN RESOURCES
. . .
LIFE CYCLES WEBQUEST:
Students learn classification
of animals by using onlne
SPECIAL SPECIES PROJECT:
Here's one to start you
off--including tips and ideas to
WHAT'S FISHY IN FIRST GRADE?
Grade one students will
explore the world of fish in
ADOPT AN INSECT PROJECT:
Targeted to Junior High,
but great for resources and
CREEPY CRAWLY CRITTERS:
Suitable for grades one
and two; comparisons are made
DINOSAUR DAYS:
Second grade students will
work with partners to collect
LET'S LEARN ABOUT HABITATS:
Again targeted to second
grade level, students will par-
ENDANGERED ANIMALS:
Tailor this internet experience
to meet your own class-
JOURNEY INTO THE UNIVERSE:
Students have to crash land
on a planet in our solar
NATIVE AMERICAN THREE SISTERS
GARDENS:
This excellent webquest
focuses on the beneficial
JOURNEY NORTH:
Have your class participate
in this excellent online
WETLANDS AND BIRD MIGRATION:
Students will examine the
importance of wetlands in bird
BIRD MIGRATION:
This lesson plan uses the
book, "How Do Birds Find Their
BIRDING 1O1:
Use this site from Audubon
to develop appropriate back-
EMPEROR PENGUINS OF THE
ANTARCTIC:
Geared to second grade classrooms,
this internet activi-
NORTHERN LIGHTS AND SOLAR
SPRITES:
Thirteen lessons are offered
in this Teacher's Guide
KITE FLYING LESSON:
This interesting lesson
plan looks at origins of kites,
THE BIRD ALPHABET BOOK:
Can your class brainstorm
to find a bird for every
ALL ABOUT BIRDS:
Lots to learn here for elementary
students--bird facts,
MARSH MURAL:
To discover just what a
marsh habitat includes, create
MAKE YOUR OWN FIELD GUIDE:
Click on eight birds to
find their description, habits,
MAKE A BIRD FEEDER:
Choose from five different
bird feeders to create with
WHOSE FOOT IS THIS:
Just as bird beaks can be
studied in order to understand
THEMATIC UNIT -- BIRDS:
This particular unit on
birds focuses on ten endangered
MIGRATING WITH THE BIRDS:
In this classroom activity,
students will simulate
CREATE A BIRD:
When your students have
learned about bird behavior,
DISSECTING OWL PELLETS:
Owls swallow all parts of
rodents of course, and then
BIRDS OF A FEATHER:
By use of comparision charts,
students will use several
FEATHERED FEEDERS:
Take your students into
the field with this bird beak
BIRD ACTIVITIES:
Several activities--forty
in fact, explore the study
ONE BIRD SHORT OF A FLOCK:
Are your students interested
in threatened and endangered
STUDYING BIRDS:
Various activities support
student activities at iden-
TO FEED OR NOT TO FEED:
Through an online story
and corresponding hands-on learn-
BIRD BRAIN BONANZA:
Engaged learning exercises--several
of them--will help
FUTURE FEATHERED FRIENDS:
Students select an endangered
shorebird species to research
WETLANDS -- TO BUILD OR
NOT TO BUILD:
San Diego bays will be researched
from the point of views
EAGLES WEBQUEST:
This webquest assigns students
roles of ornithologists,
FOR THE BIRDS:
Language Arts is integrated
in this Biology lessons, where
SPACE THEMED KINDERGARTEN
ACTIVITIES:
Space rubbings, galactic
mobiles, alkaseltzer rockets,
A CAMPING GUIDE TO UNITED
STATES BIOMES:
Matching current interest
in eco-tourism, your students
IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD
AS WE KNOW IT:
Before planning a mulimedia
presentation, a drama or
COSMIC CHEMISTRY:
Discovery sheets provide
guidelines for students to
TO THE STARS:
In this webquest, middle
school students are asked to
WOMEN IN SCIENCE:
Student teams of reporters
and photographers will research
THE SOUND OF MUSIC:
Process in this webquest
includes learning the Scien-
FARMER FRED'S FRANTIC FARM:
In this early elementary
webquest, students will learn
THE WORLD OF PIGS:
Pig researchers take note:
you will visit several
AFRICAN ANIMALS:
Primary students will be
able to identify African
CATERPILLAR CONFUSION:
Using the Carle's, "The
Very Hungry Caterpillar",
PENGUIN RESEARCH PROJECT:
Using a printable student
worksheet and online
IN SEARCH OF STELLALUNA'S
FAMILY:
Six student tasks serve
to compliment the classic
BETZ'S PET SHOP:
A lesson in animal classification--students
use charts
JURASSIC PARTY:
Students will work in groups
of three in this four
SHOCKING SHARKS:
A literary and scientific
internet lesson--students
PRISONERS OR PROTECTED --
A ZOO WEBQUEST:
Student roles in this webquest
will take sides of a
ANIMAL ADAPTATION IN EXTREME
ENVIRONMENTS:
Inspired by Farley Mowat's,
"Owls in the Family", this
ANIMAL OLYMPICS:
Animals are pitted against
humans in these Olympic ac-
ART TALES -- TELLING STORIES
WITH WILDLIFE ART:
You will be needing a museum
curator, a field guide,
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Studies
AMERICAN HISTORY REVIEW:
Several activities outlined
here will help develop your
EXPLORE EARLY AMERICA:
Find first-rate resources
and links for several aspects
HELLO, I AM DEBORAH SAMPSON:
Operating under the premise
that history becomes more immediate to students if they can understand
it from the perspective of its key players, this lesson plan has students
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
AND ART:
This lesson plan is not
fully developed nor detailed; it
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY
WAR
Excellent suggestions here
to accompany your study of
EXPLORE WOUNDED KNEE --
PAST AND PRESENT:
This online project was
written up as a library curriculum
CIVIL WAR GAZETTE:
Students must first research
and then write up an entire
A NATION DIVIDED:
This webquest pits pairs
of students on opposite sides
CIVIL WAR CEMETERY:
Students will choose a role
to play of a citizen or
THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR:
Student pages contain instructions
for following this
THE CIVIL WAR THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHS:
Using top-drawer online
resources, fifth grade students
CALIFORNIA MISSIONS WEBQUEST:
Why were missions established
in California, what are
TEACHING RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
--
If you are planning to teach
some aspect of the holo-
POWERS OF PERSUASION:
In this lesson plan students
are asked to analyze war
HOW-TO POSTERS:
How did early Americans...
build a canoe? make soap? grow
WORLD WAR II -- AN AMERICAN
SCRAPBOOK:
In this ThinkQuest site,
students have collected wartime
WORLD WAR II:
>From a primary school in
Britain, this site features
PEARL HARBOR -- EXTENSIONS:
Find several teaching extension
ideas for Pearl Harbor
DECADES PROJECT:
While this project does
not include the last decade of
AMERICAN CULTURAL HISTORY--THE
90S:
Review best sellers, people,
places, personalities,
THE NINETIES:
Review major events year
by year for the 1990's, and have
AMERICA DREAMS THROUGH THE
DECADES:
This webquest organizes
around student roles to examine
PLAN YOUR SUMMER VACATION:
If your students did a fifty
state unit this year, then
OVERLAND JOURNEY WEBQUEST:
Using online sites for research
and background, students
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR
IMMIGRATION
Read all about it--relive
a journey to Oregon, with
A PIONEER'S JOURNEY TO THE
FRONTIER:
Learn much about pioneer
wagons--in detail--and what
A JOURNEY ON THE OREGON
TRAIL:
In this webquest, students
must assume the role of
WESTWARD HO!
Opportunities await, and
as trail guides, it is up
PIONEERS:
Who were the pioneers, and
what were their reasons
WHITMAN MISSION TEACHER'S
GUIDE:
This extensive guide will
help take your students
THE DEVELOPMENT OF WESTERN
CANADA -- UNIT:
This history unit covers
the growth of the Canadian west,
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG:
Take a stroll with your
3rd to 5th grade students down
COLONIAL CHILDREN WEBQUEST:
This webquest comparing
the lives of children in Colonial
THE BATTLE OF THE BATTLEFIELDS:
The class will divide into
teams, and using suggested re-
ADVENTURE INTO THE UNKNOWN
--
Students are invited to
join the Lewis and Clark expedi-
ALASKA -- THE GREAT LAND:
Take an online tour with
National Geographic through
ALASKA ACTIVITIES:
While generally geared to
younger children, nevertheless
AN ALASKA ALPHABET BOOK:
For early elementary, try
creating your own version of
THE ARCTIC AND ITS ANIMALS:
Discover all the animals
of the Arctic: the caribou,
ALASKAN ADVENTURES:
Alaska is unique in many
ways--find out a child's per-
NATIVE EXPRESSIONS:
Learn some commong expressions
in Native Alaskan tongues;
EXTREME MOMENTS IN ALASKA
HISTORY:
Climb Mt. McKinley, revisit
the big oil spill, rebuild
LEARN ABOUT ALASKA:
Use these numerous online
resources for student research
ALASKA SCIENCE EXPLAINED:
This site offers a glimpse
into the mysteries of the Auro-
ALASKA GOLD:
Discover gold in Alaska--find
history timelines, miners'
ALASKAN ADVENTURE -- WEBQUEST:
Tour guide, journalist,
photographer, or director--choose
MIGRATION NORTH TO ALASKA:
Using online primary documents,
you can create numerous
THE INUIT FAMILY -- A STUDY
OF ITS
An art and anthropology
lesson rolled into one, for
CHRISTOPHER'S CROSSING:
Find instructions for designing
and creating a board-
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 VIETNAM SEEN THROUGH MUSIC:
Students will create a class
presentation of music and
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
WEBQUEST:
Students use online resources
to learn all about the Under-
CIVIL WAR GAZETTE:
From several perspectives,
your students will create a
FOURTH GRADE ELLIS ISLAND
JOURNAL PROJECT:
Ten questions guide students
as immigrants through the
THE GILDED AGE WEBQUEST
--
Students take on assigned
roles of a film production stu-
THE NEW DEAL WEBQUEST:
Student teams will examine
the New Deal from the
THE GREAT DEPRESSION WEBQUEST:
Each student is assigned
a profession and a yearly salary
A FIELD TRIP TO WASHINGTON,
D.C.
Your class gets to go on
a field trip to the Capitol, a vir-
GOLD MOUNTAIN:
Upper elementary students
will learn about Chinese immigration
ONLINE NEWSPAPER ACTIVITY:
The goal throughout this
internet activity is to fa-
CIVICS ONLINE -- TEACHING
RESOURCES
This extensive source of
civics activities for the
SOCIAL STUDIES RESOURCES:
Whatever topic you have
planned for study and/or student
THE LAND BRIDGE AND THE
EARLIEST AMERICANS:
Students will create timelines
and ongoing map projects
COLONIAL LIFE THEMATIC UNIT:
A kaleidoscope of hands-on
activities explore and compare
PAUL REVERE UNIT:
For PreK to grade two; this
unit goes beyond the poem
WESTWARD EXPANSION UNIT:
Lots of geography content
will be covered as second grade
HARRIET TUBMAN AND THE UNDERGROUND
RAILROAD FOR CHILDREN:
Use this site as a resource
for your own class unit on
LAND, ENVIRONMENT, AND SETTLEMENT
Students will explore settlement
patterns of the early
AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR
THEMATIC UNIT:
This unit on the American
Revolution employs "Johnny Tre-
THE TRAIL ON WHICH THEY
WEPT:
Student worksheets, maps,
online resources, and several
GOLD RUSH PLAYERS:
Gold Rush Players refers
to your students, who will use the
THE CIVIL WAR FOR KIDS:
Use this website for your
students to explore various as-
CREATING A COLONY IN THE
NEW LAND:
How shall a new colony in
a new land be formed and gov-
THOMAS PAINE -- A REBEL
WITH A CAUSE:
Close examination of primary
documents--the Declaration
ATTRIBUTES OF PIONEERS THROUGH
Linking language arts, fine
arts, and history, this crea-
THE TRIAL OF STANDING BEAR:
Students will investigate
online resources to prepare their
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