In this video segment from Nature, scientists work to discover why bees are disappearing. [2:39]

If you are a crime scene investigation (CSI) fan, then you will love this site! You get to be the detective by examining the evidence, viewing the crime scene, dusting for fingerprints, interviewing the suspects, and solving the crime.

In this video from Nature, observe elephants trek across the desert to an isolated waterhole. [4:13]

Contains plans for four cross-curricular lessons that ask students to write simple addition and subtraction stories after reading a number of models. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to PDF handouts and sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and reflection activities.

In this video segment from WILD TV, a scientist in the Florida Everglades talks about her research on the pig frog. [6:25]

In this lesson plan, younger students wrap up a bird unit by making a bird mobile and then write facts on their display.

Blended learning lesson plans for primary aged students to investigate butterflies and the butterfly life cycle. Great to use during small group/ guided reading time. 

In this video segment from Garden Insects, learn about six varieties of spiders that live in one garden. [2:40]

This resource goes extensively into the importance of establishing an audience when writing. It also defines types, how to choose, and how to write for an audience.

This lesson plan explores the scaring methods employed by Gothic literature and ghost stories. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.

Learn about the lives of gorillas born in captivity in this video segment from Nature. [8:21]

Interactive lessons on a range of subjects and grade levels. Each presents content from a public media production, specially tailored to the curricular needs of the classroom. All of these lessons can be used to teach English Language Arts and Literacy skills.

This extensive site has links to games and activities that teach students to read 30 high-frequency irregular words. There are over 20 activities and games at the bottom of the site in additional to sequenced irregular word activities. The site also contains links to printable word cards, activity logs, and lists of additional irregular words.

This website provides the full text of Jane Austen's novel, "Emma." Also included is a brief paragraph with information on the novel's context, main characters, and major events.

Learn about Jane Jacobs, an activist who worked to save the neighborhoods of New York City in this video segment from New York Voices. [5:38]

This multi-media visual and language arts lesson offers intellectual, creative, and interpretive opportunities through use of books, music, and the internet. It offers complete grade-leveled lesson plans for grades k-4 which include instruction on fables, handouts, and hands-on mask making templates.

Key to learning how to read is the ability to identify the different sounds that make words and to associate these sounds with written words. There are 44 phonemes in the English language, including letter combinations such as /th/, which are discussed in this article.

An adult educator explains and demonstrates the use of conjunctions and subordinate clauses.