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Example Lessons Include:
Animals and Habitats (Gr. K-2)
Students pretend to be different animals, explore the habitats they live in, and work together to solve problems. They will also learn mask making skills as they construct different animal masks.
Texas Heroes (Gr. 1-2)
Students travel back in time and meet Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, and David Crocket. Together the students have to settle in a new land, overcome obstacles, and reenact the events that lead to the independence of Texas.
Pebbles, Sand, and Silt (Gr. 1-2)
Students will travel to the "land of rock," and meet Rocky, a boulder puppet who is being eroded by many dangers: earthquakes, rain, waves, and ice. Students have to overcome these dangers and help comfort Rocky as he is eventually turned to silt.
The Declaration of Independence (Gr. 3-4)
Students role-play colonial Americans, and reenact events leading up to the Declaration of Independence. They will bring history to life and make a personal connection to the struggles that led to an independent United States of America.
Invention Convention (Gr. 3-5)
Students become fantastic inventors from around the world. They are asked to convene in order to aid in the development of a museum of invention. Suddenly a mystery ensues and they must learn how to apply simple physics in order to solve the dilemma!
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Gr. 3-4)
Students participate in a dramatic journey to the center of the earth. Along the way they must work together to solve problems including the identification of the various layers of the earth and it's corresponding types of rocks and minerals.
Cesar Chavez (Gr. 4-8)
Through time travel and historical role play, students will interact with Cesar Chavez and learn how he fought for social justice for workers all over the country through non-violent protest.
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