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 use clues from Natural Inquirer Readers to determine what makes a scientist a scientist. Students…In this lesson plan, students will use clues from Natural Inquirer Readers to determine what makes a scientist a scientist. Students will create an anchor chart of scientist characteristics for future... -
In this lesson plan, students will examine some of our Readers to identify features of nonfiction texts (e.g. table of…In this lesson plan, students will examine some of our Readers to identify features of nonfiction texts (e.g. table of contents, maps, glossaries, boldfaced words, etc.). Together with your students,... -
In this lesson plan, students will explore the differences between fiction and nonfiction using a Venn diagram to visualize their…In this lesson plan, students will explore the differences between fiction and nonfiction using a Venn diagram to visualize their comparison. Students will use a variety of nonfiction texts (like... -
This lesson plan will have students read “Cream of the Crop” and answer the questions associated with it. After, they…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.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…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…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…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…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…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...
