Ocean Currents Students learn about ocean currents by exploring two activities and then mapping the major...		Who Writes History? Rethinking Columbus Day In this lesson plan, students explore their ideas about history and who writes it. The...
What's So Bad or Good About Conflict? Students discuss the meaning of the word "conflict" and give examples of positive and negative...		Identify the Resolution This handout is for use in the There Are Many Ways to Resolve Conflicts lesson plan.
What About Fighting? In this conflict-resolution lesson, students discuss the use of violence, the reasons people...		Chart Columbus's Voyages Students plot the course of Columbus's various expeditions on a map of the world.
Learning About Voice Through Photographs Finding one's voice is a challenge for many writers. In this exercise, students use classic...		Adding and Subtracting Decimals Using Menus Students will apply their knowledge of adding and subtracting decimals by using an online food...
Learning About Voice Through Photographs Assessment Assessment that aligns with the "Learning About Voice Through Photographs" lesson.		Adding and Subtracting Decimals Rubrics Rubrics - Grade 3-5 Addition and Subtraction...
Exploring Addition Patterns Provide students with an opportunity to learn and use addition patterns to find sums.		Exploring Multiplication Patterns Encourage students to begin the process of mastering multiplication facts with this lesson....
Acting Out Conflict Students act out skits showing typical conflicts that arise in school and then resolve them...		Put Gorp's Story in Order Put Gorp's story back in order. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about gun safety...
Many Ways to Resolve Conflict Students learn how to use negotiation, arbitration, communication, and mediation to resolve...		Walk on the Witch: Musical Chairs for Halloween Try this Halloween game that is an adaptation of musical chairs!...
Talk It Out Together In this school safety lesson plan, students learn the Talk It Out Together conflict-solving...		Melody of Tearin' Up My Heart The melody of the *NSYNC song Tearing up My Heart is examined in detail by listening to the...
Practicing Problem Solving Help students solve word problems using a step-by-step process.		Have a Halloween Party Detailed instructions for hosting a Halloween Party at school with games such as Walk on the...