Grade 1 · Drama · 45 minutes Objective Students will demonstrate understanding of Canadian regional geography by creating and performing animal movements and sounds from different provinces and territories. Materials Chart paper Markers Whiteboard Construction paper Tape Hook Who knows what sound a polar bear makes? What about a moose? Today we're going to become…
Grade 5 · Science · 45 minutes Objective Students will analyze water samples using observation and testing to determine pollution sources and effects on ecosystems Materials Clear plastic cups Water Food coloring Cooking oil Small pieces of paper Magnifying glasses Hook The town's fish are mysteriously dying in Crystal Lake, and three factories nearby claim…
Grade 4 · History · 45 minutes Objective Students will analyze the journeys of historical explorers by creating illustrated maps showing their routes and discoveries. Materials large white paper colored markers rulers pencils chart paper Hook Ask students to imagine they are the first person ever to explore their neighborhood and draw a quick map…
Grade 5 · Gym/PE · 35 minutes · Outdoor Objective Develop agility, defensive skills, and ball control while maintaining continuous movement Equipment Soccer balls Cones Pinnies Setup Create a large square playing area using cones with boundaries about 40×40 feet. Divide class into two equal teams and give each team different colored pinnies. Place one…
Grade 1 · Social Studies · 45 minutes Objective Students will identify different types of jobs in a community and explain how each job helps people. Materials Chart paper Markers Construction paper Scissors Tape Hook Tell students that a group of dancing teddy bears has moved into their classroom and needs their help! The teddy…
Grade 7 · Math · 45 minutes Objective Students will solve one-step and two-step linear equations by applying inverse operations to decode secret messages. Materials Paper Pencils Whiteboard Markers Calculator Hook You are secret agents who have intercepted coded messages from a criminal organization. Each message is locked behind mathematical equations that must be solved…
Grade 5 · Drama · 45 minutes Objective Students will create detailed character backstories by analyzing personality traits and writing reflective narratives about their character's past experiences. Materials Paper Pencils Character trait cards Notebooks Whiteboard Markers Hook Students sit quietly and imagine meeting someone new who seems mysterious. They spend two minutes writing down three…
Grade 3 · Drama · 45 minutes Objective Students will demonstrate understanding of character emotions by using facial expressions, body language, and voice to portray feelings that help solve story mysteries. Materials index cards markers chart paper whiteboard small paper bags Hook Tell students that the school's drama props have mysteriously disappeared and only characters…
Grade 1 · Social Studies · 45 minutes Objective Students will identify and illustrate different types of families in their community to understand family diversity. Materials drawing paper crayons or colored pencils chart paper markers Hook Ask students to close their eyes and think about their family at dinner time. Have them open their eyes…
Grade 4 · Gym/PE · 35 minutes · Outdoor Objective Develop teamwork and communication skills while practicing throwing accuracy and strategic thinking Equipment Bean bags Hula hoops Cones Setup Place 4-6 hula hoops scattered around the field as islands. Divide students into teams of 4-5 players. Give each team an equal number of bean bags…
Grade 4 · Science · 45 minutes Objective Students will record and analyze moon phase observations to identify patterns in lunar cycles. Materials notebooks pencils chart paper rulers erasers Hook Students sit quietly and close their eyes, imagining they are looking up at the night sky. They think about what the moon looked like the…
Grade 5 · Social Studies · 45 minutes Objective Students will analyze artifacts to make inferences about how ancient civilizations met their basic needs. Materials Chart paper Markers Small classroom objects Paper bags Notebooks Pencils Hook Tell students that archaeologists have discovered a mysterious lost civilization and need their help to solve the puzzle of…