Music in Our Schools Month

March is Music In Our Schools Month. Find our recommended lesson plans, activity ideas and other resources to help you plan for the occasion.

Guide to Grammar and Writing

If you need to review what a sentence fragment is or how to write a comparison and contrast essay or find a quiz on abbreviations, you will find help here

Halloween Lessons, Activities & Resources

Pumpkin carving traditions began in Scotland and Ireland with the carving of turnip lanterns. Make your own turnip lantern, carve a virtual pumpkin, download patterns for state-of-the-art pumpkins, and have fun this Halloween these lessons and activities.

Halloween Lesson, Activities, & Resources, Grades 9-12

Pumpkin carving traditions began in Scotland and Ireland with the carving of turnip lanterns. Make your own, carve a virtual pumpkin, download patterns for state-of-the-art pumpkins, and have fun on Halloween with this themed package for grades 9-12.

Halloween Lessons, Activities & Resources, Grades K-5

Pumpkin carving traditions began in Scotland and Ireland with the carving of turnip lanterns. Make your own, carve a virtual pumpkin, download patterns for state-of-the-art pumpkins, and have fun on Halloween with this themed package for grades K-5.

John Brown & Harpers Ferry

On October 16, 1859, the abolitionist John Brown and 22 followers captured the U.S. Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry. The following lessons, resources, and activities set and describe an important event leading to the American Civil War.

John Brown & Harpers Ferry, Grades 6-8

On October 16, 1859, the abolitionist John Brown and 22 followers captured the U.S. Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry. The following lessons, resources, and activities for grades 6-8 set and describe an important event leading to the American Civil War.

John Brown & Harpers Ferry, Grades 9-12

On October 16, 1859, the abolitionist John Brown and 22 followers captured the U.S. Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry. The following lessons, resources and activities for grades 9-12 set and describe an important event leading to the American Civil War.

John Brown & Harpers Ferry, Grades K-5

On October 16, 1859, the abolitionist John Brown and 22 followers captured the U.S. Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry. The following lessons, resources, and activities for grades K-5 set and describe an important event leading to the American Civil War.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month with the following lessons, activities, videos, and more for grades K-12.

National Hispanic Heritage Month, Grades 6-8

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month with the following lessons, activities, videos, and more for grades 6-8.

National Hispanic Heritage Month, Grades 9-12

National Hispanic Heritage month with the following lessons, activities, videos, and more for grades 9-12.

National Hispanic Heritage Month, Grades K-5

Description & Tease: Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month with the following lessons, activities, videos, and more for grades K-5.

Iditarod in the Classroom

Follow the 1,150 mile trek from Anchorage to Nome with these lessons and activities for all grades.

Learning about Independence Day, Grades 6-12

Learn about the men and ideas that influenced the writing and adoption of the Declaration of Independence and how the 4th of July has been celebrated over the years with these lessons, activities, and other resources.

Learning about Independence Day, Grades K-5

Learn about the men and ideas that influenced the writing and adoption of the Declaration of Independence and how the 4th of July has been celebrated over the years with these lessons, activities, and other resources.

Exploring Impressionism, Grades 9-12

Students in grade levels 9-12 learn about artists’ lives and explore their art with lessons, galleries, activities, and videos.

Exploring Impressionism, Grades K-5

Students in grade levels K-5 learn about artists’ lives and explore their art with lessons, galleries, activities, and videos.

Exploring Impressionism

Students in all grade levels learn about artists’ lives and explore their art with lessons, galleries, activities, and videos.

Columbus Day, Grades 6-8

Groundhog Day for the Classroom

Explore light and shadow in math, science, and art lessons and have fun with the following collection of groundhog games and activities.

Bringing Poetry to the Classroom

Make poetry a more important part of your curriculum with our recommended lessons, activities, and video/audio readings.

Bringing Poetry to the Classroom, Grades 6-8

Make poetry a more important part of your grades 6-8 curriculum with our recommended lessons, activities, and video/audio readings.

Bringing Poetry to the Classroom, Grades 9-12

Make poetry a more important part of your grades 9-12 curriculum with our recommended lessons, activities, and video/audio readings.

Bringing Poetry to the Classroom, Grades K-5

Make poetry a more important part of your grades k-5 curriculum with our recommended lessons, activities, and video/audio readings.