Lesson Plans

Complete, self-contained lesson plans and study units for the classroom.

  • 100th Day Celebration

    Explain to students that the 100th day of school is approaching. Briefly explain some of the upcoming activities. To begin, ask students to sit still and quiet for 100 seconds (not as easy as it sounds!). Then tell students much work has to get done before the 100th Day Celebration takes place. It will be a lot…

  • Letter Writing in Grade 4

    New York State Academy for Teaching and Learning LEARNING EXPERIENCE TITLE OF THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE: REVISED FINAL DRAFT: Letter Writing – grade 4 by Pam Joswick & Grace Vento-Zogby 1. LEARNING CONTEXTDescribe the purpose, objective, or focus of the learning experience, including: the learning standard(s) and the specific performance indicators being assessed;a description of where this…

  • Anatomical Cardiac Assessment

    Title III Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Learning Experience LE Title: Anatomical Cardiac Assessment Author(s): Sara Nicolette & Lori Franklin Grade Level: post secondary(also applicable to high school anatomy & physiology classes) School Address: Herkimer Co. BOCES352 Gros Blvd.Herkimer, N.Y. Topic/Subject Area: Human Anatomy & Physiology for Licensed Practical Nurses School Phone/Fax (315)867-2000 LEARNING CONTEXT Purpose…

  • Simple Machines Project

    Students create a working model of a machine to solve a problem, or answer a questions, of their choice. They are required to use the steps in the scientific method in their work. Additionally, they give a classroom demonstration of their project and explain their project board (with scientific method) to the science class. New…

  • French Learning Experience: Avignon Bridge

    By Marjorie Duus – West Canada Valley Central School 1. LEARNING CONTEXTDescribe the purpose, objective, or focus of the learning experience: This learning experience is for the intermediate level, 7th graders to be specific. The students will be working toward the following learning standards during this learning experience: Languages other than English 1 & 2, Math,…

  • Home to School Made Easy

    This unit helps home-schooled students make the transition from home to school easy and comfortable. The child becomes familiar with teachers in the classroom and the routine and setting of the room. TitleIII Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Learning Unit Overview | Content Knowledge | Essential Questions | Connection To Standards | Initiating Activity | Learning Experiences…

  • Be a Structural Engineer!

    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 by presentation and clarification of concepts. Evaluation is based on teacher observation of the students as they work both alone and in groups. Formal assessment…

  • 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 many people who have contributed to our changing world. Groups are assigned their famous person for the month. Focusing on Famous People AUTHOR: Maryann Buck and…

  • 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. Title III Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Learning Experience LE Title: Ya’ Gotta Have Heart Authors: D. Scherzi K. Stewart Grade Level: 4 School: W. A. Wettel Elementary…

  • 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 plant characteristics. Students observe plants in a natural setting. After completing observations, student groups brainstorm and type a list of plants they know. Groups then…