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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This lesson plan will have students read “Cream of the Crop” and answer the questions associated with it. After, they…Lesson Plan – Cream of the Crop
This lesson plan will have students read “Cream of the Crop” and answer the questions associated with it. After, they will complete a hands-on fact-based activity demonstrating the importance and... -
This lesson plan helps students explore how wilderness has been supported (or not supported) by politicians over United States history.Lesson Plan – Wilderness 50
This lesson plan helps students explore how wilderness has been supported (or not supported) by politicians over United States history. -
This lesson plan introduces students to the different sections of a Natural Inquirer article. Additionally, it helps the students understand…Lesson Plan – Reading a Natural Inquirer Article – FACELook
This lesson plan introduces students to the different sections of a Natural Inquirer article. Additionally, it helps the students understand the content of the article through the use of graphic... -
In this lesson plan, students will analyze the problems with fresh water use on Earth by completing some water usage…Lesson Plan – Do What You Water
In this lesson plan, students will analyze the problems with fresh water use on Earth by completing some water usage activities and reading a scientific article. -
In this lesson plan, students will read a Natural Inquirer article and write a letter to the scientist, asking for…Write A Scientist
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... -
Use Bloom’s Taxonomy and an adaptation of the “questions only” reading strategy to help students read and understand a Natural…Questions Only
Use Bloom’s Taxonomy and an adaptation of the “questions only” reading strategy to help students read and understand a Natural Inquirer article. Note: This lesson plan can be used with... -
In this lesson, students play bingo while becoming acquainted with sight words from the Natural Inquirer Reader Series. Materials: Natural…Lesson Plan – Reader BINGO
In this lesson, students play bingo while becoming acquainted with sight words from the Natural Inquirer Reader Series. Materials: Natural Inquirer Reader Series (choose one Reader for each day you... -
Focus student understanding of the main idea of a paragraph in each section of a Natural Inquirer article through a reading and…Lesson Plan – Paragraph by Paragraph
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…Lesson Plan – Venn Diagram
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…Lesson Plan – S.C.A.N and R.U.N.
A graphic organizer to help kids read and think about a text. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article.
