The unit introduces elementary age students to processes involved in designing and building things, with a focus on structural strength. The approach to student learning is one of discovery, followed […]
Famous People Learning Unit
Read a story to the class on the famous person you have chosen. In small groups, students discuss and write answers to questions given on a worksheet. Students learn about […]
Heart and Human Circulatory System
The class views the video “Hemo the Magnificent” before the teacher starts discussing the circulatory system. The discussion leads to identification and labeling of the parts of the circulatory system. […]
Green Thumbs and Dirty Fingernails
The purpose of the Green Thumbs and Dirty Fingernails unit is to provide second grade students with an opportunity to learn about plants — including plant parts, plant needs, and […]
First Grade-Sixth Grade Partners
Sixth Graders are shown a videotaped segment of their own experiences as First Graders. This leads to a discussion of their recollections while they were in first grade working with […]
Polluting the Environment
In this learning unit, students construct a mini-ecosystem; pollute the ecosystem; observe, collect, and record data on the effects; share their findings; and draw conclusions. Students have ample opportunity to […]
Cooking Up The Weather
Students are immersed in this integrated learning unit through instruction / activities that lead to a cohesive, in-depth study of the topic of weather. Students practice and apply skills in […]
American Revolution and Jean Fritz
Using books by Jean Fritz, students learn about the Revolutionary War. They have opportunities to analyze historical characters, form opinions on historical events, write and respond creatively to literature. The […]
What Is My Personality and Temperament Type?
Students consider questions such as: how personality differences affect career choices, what the different temperament and character types are, and how understanding your personality type assists you in interpersonal relationships, […]
My Father’s Dragon
This unit focuses on the story My Father’s Dragon, written by Ruth Gannett. Students are exposed to rich literature. The unit incorporates technology and language arts. Students read the story and keep […]