Studies Weekly curriculum specialists create engaging lesson plans to support elementary school teachers and give children an exciting, hands-on learning experience.
Studies Weekly Online 3.0 is a completely revised online learning platform and is more user-friendly, built with teacher feedback, and ready for digital-first learning. Because it is similar to popular LMS platforms, you will find it easier to find lesson plans, videos, and activities in a design that appeals to all student learning styles. What’s…
Teacher Background Knowledge: Stress is a normal part of life. How someone responds to stress can determine whether it becomes eustress or distress. Sleep, nutrition, and coping strategies heavily impact that response. It is important to learn and practice stress management strategies to keep well-being balanced. Log in to your Studies Weekly Online account to…
Here’s an example of a lesson from our new ELA/Summer School extended learning program, which is available to order for 2022-2023. Teacher Background: The ART OF THE BRICK is a global touring exhibition rated by CNN as one of the world’s “Must-See Exhibitions.” These are the first art exhibitions to focus exclusively on the use…
Teacher Background: Students will learn about physical health and how to support it. Lesson Plan: Read the article “Physical Well-Being” to the class. Have students point to the boy eating a sandwich. Have students point to the boy playing outside with an airplane. Have students show you how to move and wiggle. Ask the students:…
You may know of William Penn as the founder and proprietor of Pennsylvania, but did you know his second wife – Hannah Callowhill – succeeded him after he died? Callowhill was the only surviving child of wealthy English merchants who taught her accounting and management skills, which she used to help Penn get out of…
Teacher Background: Students will learn about the law of conservation of mass. They will conduct several experiments and make graphs to show that mass is conserved. Students will discover that substances do not disappear when they dissolve; they just change state. Lesson Plan: Prior to this lesson, gather the following supplies for each pair or…
Teacher Background: Students will learn about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and the importance of perseverance. In addition, students will have the opportunity to consider their abilities, talents, and strengths. Lesson Plan: Ask: If you are running a race, what part of the race do you think is the hardest, the beginning, the middle, or the…
To best utilize these science lessons, you will need to have purchased the new science curriculum. Background Knowledge: Students will learn what data is and how to measure, keep track of, and organize information. Use this lesson to help students see that science and engineering go beyond school and that data is relevant in all…
When studied as isolated events, history may seem like it is only about dead people and dates. But Studies Weekly helps you bring history to life by making connections between people and events. History can be very exciting and energizing when looked through the eyes of those who lived it. They had families, friends, and…
Teacher Background: Goal-setting is a good self-management and self-awareness skill. Talking about self-reflection also helps students assess their progress and set goals as needed. Lesson Plan: Begin by writing the letters “S.M.A.R.T.” on the board lengthwise. Have the students read the article “S.M.A.R.T. Goals” and highlight what each of the letters stands for. S =…