Reading and Defining Poetry By exploring a variety of poems, students will learn poetic techniques in this two-day lesson.		Fall Haiku Students write fall-themed haikus, then decorate paper with beautiful autumn scenes on which...
Don'ts List Poem Students make lists of the don'ts they have heard in their lives, and they make them into a...		Fall Similes Students create descriptive autumn similes and write them on fall-themed paper. This is a fun...
Metaphor Unit Poems Students learn about metaphors and similes, and write a poem using metaphors.		Toothpick Construction Contest Working with a partner, students will create toothpick structures for a creativity contest.
Emotion Similes Students will learn about similes and write a poem using them.		It's Puzzling Students create their own math puzzles and then have their classmates try to solve them.
We Care About the Earth Students write and produce public service announcements that ask people to REDUCE, REUSE, and...		Numbers and Songs Student Guide Children will write and perform a song about a math concept. Use with the Numbers and Songs...
Recycled Poetry Students use words from newspapers and magazines to make "found" poetry. This is a great way...		Tips for Writing a Song Songs are a form of communication set to music. Suggestions on how to write a song include...
The Baths of Ancient Rome Students take a virtual tour of the elegant baths of Caracella and learn why the baths were...		Music Sheet Use this sheet to write music and lyrics. Use with the Numbers and Songs lesson.
The Rights of Bike Riders Students will write a letter to the editor of a newspaper in reaction to the bicycle helmet...		Numbers and Songs Students will create and perform songs based on math concepts and facts, with this lesson plan....
Butterfly Garden Students see the complete life cycle of a butterfly.		Lesson Planning Center Let us help you create innovative plans quickly with our large inventory of ideas and...
Story Quilts Students will create a quilt that tells a story. This is a great arts & crafts activity that...		Producing Electricity with Sunlight Students will use solar cells and a light source to learn about solar energy.