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Lesson Plans - Language Arts

Mind over Matter

Mind Over Matter is for Day 2 of the unit Inventions and Inventors. Students use their minds to create new devices out of everyday objects (matter). An introduction to unit vocabulary words and their meanings follows.

From Peanuts to Peanut Butter

This lesson is a creative way to introduce young learners to the accomplishments of scientist and inventor George Washington Carver. The students get to experience a variety of products created from peanuts.

Creatively Creating Expository Essays

The student uses volume, stress, pacing, enunciation, eye contact, and gestures that meet the needs of the audience and topic.

Continuation of the Revolution

This is Lesson 2 in the Industrial Times unit. Students research information on inventions that occurred during the second part of the Industrial Revolution. They write and publish articles on a selected invention.

Inventors and Innovators

To explore the scientific enterprise and the contributions of diverse people.