Lesson Plans
Browse lesson plans that will walk you step-by-step through a focused lesson. Some lesson plans can be used with any Natural Inquirer or Investi-gator article while others are paired with a particular publication. Search by grade band, duration, and topic.
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In this lesson plan, students will read a Natural Inquirer article and write a letter to the scientist, asking for…In this lesson plan, students will read a Natural Inquirer article and write a letter to the scientist, asking for clarification on at least four questions. Note: This lesson plan... -
Focus student understanding of the main idea of a paragraph in each section of a Natural Inquirer article through a reading and…Focus student understanding of the main idea of a paragraph in each section of a Natural Inquirer article through a reading and note-taking process. This lesson plan can be used with any... -
Ask students to compare and contrast two articles using a Venn diagram. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural…Ask students to compare and contrast two articles using a Venn diagram. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
A graphic organizer to help kids read and think about a text. This lesson plan can be used with any…A graphic organizer to help kids read and think about a text. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
Students create a chart to write what they know before reading, what they think they will learn from the article,…Students create a chart to write what they know before reading, what they think they will learn from the article, and then what they learned from the article. This lesson... -
Background: Natural Inquirer (NI) articles are written at a middle school level; however, the content, format, and focus on the…Background: Natural Inquirer (NI) articles are written at a middle school level; however, the content, format, and focus on the process of science makes these journals a perfect resource for... -
Students determine important parts of the text and share questions and comments about selected parts of the text. This lesson…Students determine important parts of the text and share questions and comments about selected parts of the text. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
Students work together to answer questions about an article generated by rolling the question cube. This lesson plan can be…Students work together to answer questions about an article generated by rolling the question cube. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
One-page worksheet helps students determine the main idea of the article they read and write a summary of the article.…One-page worksheet helps students determine the main idea of the article they read and write a summary of the article. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer... -
Students work in groups to analyze the Natural Inquirer article research study and give a brief presentation on their findings to their…Students work in groups to analyze the Natural Inquirer article research study and give a brief presentation on their findings to their classmates. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural...