Compost Creations
Summary Students will discover the art and science of composting, while working within a budget. First they will research composting using a variety of sources …
CategoryElementary School
Pueblo Pots – 4526
Summary In preparation for a visit from a local artist, David Camden, students will generate questions about clay, conduct research, and collaborate to create a …
Contributing to Our Community – 4226
Summary This lesson involves students researching why volunteers are important to the community we live in by using the Pebble Go website and Skyping with …
I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream!
Summary Students will research and learn about the freezing point of liquids. In addition, students will investigate matter changing state while making a tasty treat. …
Our Economy in Action – 4451
Summary During “Our Economy in Action” unit, students collaborated with their peers to develop a small business within the classroom. They used a variety of …
Reading Genre Project- Grade 5
Summary Boys at our school have consistently earned 6-10% lower scores on reading standardized tests. The staff, faculty and PTA would like to purchase books …
Animal Fashion – 4458
Summary In this lesson, I incorporated Science SOL 1.5, animal characteristics. The students gained an understanding of how animals have specific coverings to help them …
Habitat Help!
Summary Students researched a favorite animal and its habitat. Each group used a website to build/create an animal that would thrive in its habitat. Using …
Let’s Go To Ancient Rome
Summary After students finished studying a unit on Ancient Rome, they were given a choice of projects in which they could show their aquired …
Pumpkin Life Cycle’s Pop!
Summary The students will investigate the life cycle of a pumpkin by researching using a variety of texts and by asking questions of the expert …