Teachers today find it difficult to take the time to create lessons that both inform and interest students. These lessons have attempted to do most of the work for you. Age appropriate websites and activities are included in every lesson, along with suggestions in how to use them. Since this page is global in reach, the lessons probably have a great deal more material than you have time to use. Please feel free to pick and choose among all the various readings and activities, those that most fit your goals and standards and personal style.

Each lesson includes essential questions and national standards. Many of the web pages also include standards specific to their material. The materials are listed separately, and then again within each lesson so you can see a way to use them, or you can use them any way you choose.

The lesson begins with a Hook, to grab the students’ attention. Then each Procedure that is listed is a different topic. If you are only interested in animals, then skip the parts about plants or people or whatever else might be covered. Suggestions for assessment, and sample rubrics are also included. Some of the sites used may have activities that cost money, but the ones listed here are always free. If you don’t find a lesson you need, it may still be in development. Please let us know so we can do our best for our loyal, hardworking teachers.