Author Visit Activities Lesson Plan for Upper Elementary
Free author visit activities for Upper Elementary. Students research an author, write questions, adapt a story, and present an introduction.
Sled Dog Lesson Plan: Iditarod Goals and Data (Grade 5)
Free sled dog lesson plan for Upper Elementary students. Students map the Iditarod, track daily stats, and write musher journal entries.
Rainforest Lesson Plan: Layers, Animals, and Conservation
Free rainforest lesson plan for Upper Elementary. Students map rainforest layers, research species, write articles, and present solutions.
American Revolution Lesson Plan: Causes & Patriots (Grade 5)
Free American Revolution lesson plan for Upper Elementary. Students analyze causes, study Patriots, write journals, and build a timeline.
Bridge Building Lesson Plan: Truss Design Challenge (Grade 4–5)
Free bridge building lesson plan for Upper Elementary. Students test shapes, build a bridge with straws, and improve a truss design.
Biography Lesson Plan: Famous People Grades 4–5
Free biography lesson plan for Upper Elementary: students research a famous person, use a planner, write a short biography, and present.
Simple Machines Project Grade 5: Build a Working Machine
Free simple machines project for Upper Elementary students. Research, plan, build a machine using 2+ simple machines, then present results.
Simple Machines Lesson Grade 4–5: Build and Test Machines
Free simple machines lesson for Upper Elementary students. Learners build, test, and classify machines, then write directions for others.
