Fourth graders make a timeline to include the immigrants of 1880-1910. Then, in groups, they research foods consumed, purchase, and serve it to the class.

Learners research important inventions from the last two hundred years. They explore how one invention relates to another and summarize their research in a written report and visual presentation.

Fourth graders summarize the participation of Indiana citizens in the Civil War. They research an assigned topic and build a museum exhibit that displays at least five points of information relating to the topic. Students write a...

Fourth graders view a teacher-created PowerPoint presentation. They read and conduct research, taking notes as they go. Students build a storyboard of their projected slide show. They create a PowerPoint show based on their storyboard....

Students correspond with Israeli students from Jerusalem by email as part of a study on desert and semi-arid regions. They conduct background research and become proficient in the use of electronic mail.

Students research the obstacles and daily challenges that a successful person had to overcome. They create a book or mobile based on the research.

Students use information technology to conduct research. They become hurricane hunters and predict where, when, and under which conditions a hurricane will be likely to hit.

Fourth graders examine animal adaptatations for various animals and different environments throughout the year. They use the Internet to research these environments and apply them to the animals.

Students research, document, use the Internet, and employ varied computer skills, along with oral communication skills to discover people who have "made history" in Michigan, women in the United States, people who contributed to our...

Students reinforce the opera-learning experience with a student-created and produced media project. Also, students get involved in various aspects of videotape and stage production through small and large group work

Students gain a better understanding about cultures. They find similarities and differences between cultures. Various resources ranging from web sites to trade books to email addresses of people are provided. This lesson incorporates...

Fourth graders create a class book with information about each of the United States. After students draw a state name out of a hat, they use various resources to fill in a facts chart about their state. Students draw the state flag and...

Learners conduct a variety of research activities to widen their knowledge about Orca Whales. They compile their research into a paper.

Fourth graders create a powerpint presentation to inform their classmates about a selected type of rock. Students are divided into groups to research a particular type of rock. Each group researches their topic using traditional and...

Students use modern technology to research the history, design, and function of a specific tool or piece of fishing technology. They create a timeline and story about the evolution of the tool.

Fourth graders research the Chicago Haymarket Riot of 1886. They read an account of this incident and brainstorm further details they want to know. Groups of students research and present the answers to their questions.

Students differentiate between primary and secondary research sources before making a visual representation of their research into the colonist of Fort St. Louis. They write inquiry questions to guide their research.

Learners engage in a lesson to research the life of Tezuka Osamu. They examine his life and writings looking for the answer to essential questions to guide the work. They complete several activities as part of a unit study.

Students determine how much money is needed for a service learning project. They create a graph or chart to explain the budget for the service project. They complete budget worksheets as their plan goes into action.

Learners understand that elements of art are important aspects of certain jobs. In this art/careers lesson plan, students discuss art related careers, listen to guest speakers with art related careers and do internet research art related...

Young scholars read "The Green Truck Garden Giveaway" and explore the hobby of gardening. After observing illustrations in the book, students predict possible events in the story. They discuss gardening and write a story about a...

Students engage in a literature study in order to appreciate the world around them and create an innate instinct of working for the cause of conservation for the environment. They answer guided questions that use the story as a resource.

Students explore the external anatomy of a fish. In this anatomy and adaptations lesson, students look at an image of a trout and identify its various external features including fins, eyes, spots, parr marks and lateral line. Students...