An Autobiographical Poem Students learn to write a formula poem, about a person. This can be adapted to any subject...		Owl Sculpture Using the Internet and art materials, students will create life-size sculptures of owls.
Letter for Great Mail Race Students practice writing and word processing a letter to be used in The Great Mail Race.		Reading the Newspaper Use this lesson to explore the newspaper through a variety of academic areas.
State Scavenger Hunt Students use reference materials to gather information about the United States.		Stained Glass Sun-Catchers Reinforce students' learning of geometric shapes and colors by making tissue paper sun...
Vocabulary Building Games Modify these vocabulary games for any seasonal event, unit of study, or theme.		Ten Art Questions Encourage students to observe details by asking specific and pointed questions about various...
Team Teaching Spanish Students become the "teacher" to help themselves and others learn.		Ten Tips for Writing An Essay Find tips for writing an essay, from scheduling and time-management to outlining to revision.
Sunflowers, Van Gogh, and You Students will taste sunflower seeds, plant sunflowers, research Vincent van Gogh, and paint a...		Tongue Twisters As a fun way to practice reading and pronouncing words, try these tongue twisters with your...
Animal Defenses An article with photos of some of the innovative means animals have developed for attack and...		Birthday Buddies Students will prepare research projects about a famous person who shares their birthdate.
Animal Names: Male, Female, Young A chart of animal names: male, female, and young.		Women and World War II Focus on the changes that occurred for women during World War II by presenting this lesson.
Animal Group Terms Use a list that provides terms (such as herds, flocks, and murders) for various animal groups.		An Immigrant's Story Students will create a character who immigrates to the United States. They will base a large...
Animals in Uniform An article about how animals have been used to help fight wars.		Courtroom Vocabulary An article explaining vocabulary used in U.S. courtrooms.