Why Physical Education Is Necessary: Objectives for Grades K-6
Defined by the goals of the curriculum, physical education objectives (K-6) lay out how each one is to be accomplished. For lower grades, five targets …
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Common Superstitions that Originated in the Middle Ages
Medieval Times lesson plans traditionally cover a range of topics from the Bubonic plague to the fuedal system. However, due to widespread ignorance, …
Continue ReadingGet Elementary Students Excited About Healthy Eating With a Nutrition Webquest
Healthy eating–ugh, it sounds boring, right!? Not so! Use this nutrition webquest to inspire your students to turn on to nutritious food and …
Continue ReadingSound & Echolocation: Lesson & Webquest for Elementary STudents
How does a bat hear? Where are the ’ears’ on a fish? Does a concert pose a threat to our health? Use this Sound WebQuest to find the …
Continue ReadingWebquest About Mayan Culture for Your Grade School Social Studies Class
This Mayan webquest gives students a basic understanding of Mayan history, science and architecture. Creating an advertisement and tour will allow …
Continue Reading3rd Grade Webquests on Pioneer Life: Little House on the Prairie
What did pioneers take in the covered wagons? Did the young pioneer children have toys? Can you really eat a jack-rabbit? How many states did Laura …
Continue ReadingThe Little House on the Prairie Books Teaching Ideas for Grades 2-3
My First Little House Book Series is geared to students age 3 to 8 and are a great series to use in the classroom. These teaching ideas cover social …
Continue ReadingWhat Skills Should Students Learn in First Grade?
Moving from kindergarten to first grade can be quite perplexing. School becomes more directed and the student feels more like a big kid. Get your …
Continue ReadingSimple Machine Webquest For Grade School Using Children's Literature
Students are always interested to hear that they use simple machines every day. By using a simple machine webquest students will be able to identify …
Continue ReadingLearn About Black Bears With a Webquest: Elementary School Activity
Black bears are huge! In this webquest students explore their habitat, eating habits, hibernation and how they care for their young. After completion …
Continue ReadingWizard of Oz Webquest: Lesson for Elementary Students
A Webquest is a useful tool to introduce research skills to primary age children. They will make use of various media to discover interesting and fun …
Continue ReadingJames and the Giant Peach Lesson: Putting Yourself in James' Shoes with Two Extension Activities
“James and the Giant Peach” is a classic children’s novel by Roald Dahl that has entertained children for decades. These activities …
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