Animal Research Projects
Summary This lesson was designed to enhance cross curriculum skills. Oral Language, Reading, Writing, Science, and Technology SOLs were all met throughout this class project. …
CategoryElementary School
Virginia’s First People – Past & Present
Summary After completing our unit on Virginia’s native people, students chose a current Indian tribe of Virginia to research in self-selected groups. This correlates with …
Liquid Volume Recipes
Summary In this lesson students conducted research to identify liquid volume measurements in recipes, then they followed a recipe for trail mix to practice measuring …
Map Creation Project
Summary To understand the purpose of maps and the elements included in them, students were presented with a “real life” map-building scenario. The students had …
Hooks, Lines, and Zingers – The Power of Persuasion – 4452
Summary We learned the art of persuasive writing using the Four Square Method. After that, we brainstormed ideas for capital improvements for Colonial Trail Elementary …
Aquatic & Terrestrial Ecosystems – 4530
Summary Students conducted research on six different ecosystems using a combination of flipcharts, websites, and non-fiction texts. Research data was compiled into a written report. …
Tsunami!
Summary Students start with a fantastic picture book that will build intrigue and lend itself to some fun artistic expression. Then move to self-directed, collaborative …
Save Our Oceans
Summary Grade 5 students chose an endangered species from a list of thirteen ocean animals. They worked with their groups to create a website checklist …
Moving the Capital
Summary Summary: Students will be presented with the following problem: “The current site of Jamestown is no longer a good location as the capital of …
Weather Project
Submitted by: Kendall Malecky School: Pemberton Elementary Summary Students were tasked to select a weather topic. They were to fully research the topic and then …