The Fall Sky -- Looking for Pegasus Children will construct a constellation viewer and learn about the constellation, Pegasus.		Be a Peacemaker Explain what it means to be a peacemaker. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about...
Spring Tides Kids will study and understand the effect of the moon on the high and low tides in this science...		"The Monkey's Paw" Short Story & Activities Read the full text of W.W. Jacobs' short story "The Monkey's Paw," then analyze the story with...
Pumpkin Seed Snack Teach children about following directions with this recipe for a tasty pumpkin seed snack and...		Halloween People, Places, and Things A list of creepy people, places, and things that can be used as writing prompts.
Learning About Voice Through Photographs Finding one's voice is a challenge for many writers. In this exercise, students use classic...		Open-Ended Spooky Stories Spooky story starters for students to finish.
Learning About Voice Through Photographs Assessment Assessment that aligns with the "Learning About Voice Through Photographs" lesson.		"The Black Cat" Play & Activities Read the full text of Edgar Allen Poe's play "The Black Cat," then analyze the play with a...
Dried-Pepper Hangings Instruction Sheet Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers, as the Pilgrims did during...		"The Raven" Poem & Activities Read the full text of Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven," then analyze the poem with a lesson...
Columbus Discovers a New World Students label a map of Columbus's first voyage. Answer key is included.		Origin of Veterans' Day Worksheet Commemorate Veterans' Day with a lesson about the holiday. This worksheet will teach students...
Columbus's First Voyage to the New World This page of facts about Columbus serves as an excellent background reference for educators.		Veterans Day Newspaper Students write a class newspaper about the armed conflicts in which the United States has...
Who Writes History? Rethinking Columbus Day In this lesson plan, students explore their ideas about history and who writes it. The...		Make a Dried Bouquet Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers. This was a common Colonial...
Columbus's Voyages A list of Christopher Columbus's voyages and the places he landed on each of them.		Pilgrims Meet the New World Students practice map-reading skills by analyzing a printable map showing the landing of the...