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Puberty and Menstruation
Students examine human health by researching the effects of puberty. In this body changing lesson, students identify the time in their adolescent lives when their bodies change, hair grows, feelings develop and voice deepen. Students...
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Spelling Activities That Can Help Students Write a "Perfect" Sentence
Here are two ways to make your spelling program more effective.
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Etiquette Lessons for Students
Young scholars explore the meaning of good manners and proper etiquette. In this behavior lesson, students read an article that explains manners in the social setting and workplace, then complete several activities that reinforce the...
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The Story of Red and Blue: Art
Young scholars identify art history by examining a list of images on-line. In this painting instructional activity, students identify the work of Keith Haring by researching the Internet and discuss his style of artwork. Young scholars...
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Students research sexual health by completing a worksheet activity. In this STD lesson plan, students identify the different STD's in existence and their potential effects on the human body. Students identify prevention methods such as...
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Transformation
Students discover visual arts by participating in a sculpting activity. In this artistic expression instructional activity, students examine some of the more famous sculptures in world history by utilizing the Internet. Students utilize...
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Chile's Trapped Miners
Students read an article on trapped miners in Chile. In this social awareness ELL lesson, students read the details about how 33 miners had to be rescued in Chile when they got trapped underground. Activities that reinforce the...
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Bratislava Old and New
Students explore the capital of Slovak. In this World History lesson plan, students read an article that describes specific details about Bratislava, Slovak, then complete numerous activities that are centered around the article, such...
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Wild, Wild Wetland Wildlife
Students investigate biology by participating in a science experiment. For this dissection lesson, students conduct a nature field trip around their school grounds and identify animals, plants, tracks and waste. Students dissect an owl...
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Hector's World: It's a Serious Game
Students investigate child safety by viewing an educational video. In this Internet privacy instructional activity, students view a short film based on children giving personal information out on the web. Students answer discussion...
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Surviving the Conditions
Students explore Earth science by participating in an environmental care activity. In this natural resources lesson, students discuss ways to protect themselves from the environment if they are ever in need of shelter in the wilderness....
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Exploring an Atlas
Learners explore global geography by participating in an atlas activity. In this countries of the world lesson, students collaborate in small groups and analyze an atlas while researching continents, countries and demographics. Learners...
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Shaky New Zealand
Students explore geography by answering study questions in class. In this plate tectonics lesson, students identify the earthquake data concerning the country of New Zealand and answer questions regarding the data. Students identify...
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New Zealand Subduction Zone Model
Students explore world geography by creating a model in class. In this tectonic plate lesson, students identify diagrams which discuss the tectonic plates in New Zealand and how they affect everyday life. Students utilize cardboard,...
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Story Summaries; The Three Little Pigs
Students explore language arts by completing a graphic organizer in class. In this story structure lesson plan, students read the classic tale "The Three Little Pigs" and discuss the main characters, conflict and setting. Students...
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The Info Gang
Students explore personal safety by participating in an Internet activity. In this internet security lesson, students identify the uses of passwords and screen names in order to hide and secure their digital identities. Students practice...
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What is Drawing?
Students explore visual arts by participating in a drawing activity. In this artistic expression lesson, students discuss how our thoughts and emotions are conceptualized by illustrating or painting. Students utilize charcoal, pastels,...
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Floor Sculptures
Students explore visual arts by completing a recycling activity. In this botany science instructional activity, students examine the natural layout of plants in a garden environment. Students utilize wire, wood and other arts and craft...
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Reflect on this Mote of Dust
Learners explore space science by analyzing a speech by Carl Sagan. In this cosmos lesson, students view an online video of a speck of a "pale blue dot" in the distance of space which turns out to be Earth. Learners write an essay...
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New Zealand South Island Fault Model
Students explore world geography by creating a scientific model in class. In this New Zealand lesson, students research the geography and fault lines of the South Island in New Zealand. Students utilize foam board, arts and crafts and a...
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Brain Awareness Week
Learners explore human anatomy by completing a list of activities over five days. In this brain science lessons, students examine images of brains and identify the different parts. Learners complete an in-class quiz regarding brain...
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Hands on Biome-Building: Build a Forest
Students explore Earth science by identifying environmental factors. In this biome lesson, students discuss the importance of a functioning ecology and design a biome diorama. Students utilize images of trees and plants which represent a...
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Four Color Map
Young scholars explore geometry by completing a color puzzle. For this shape identification lesson, students utilize deductive reasoning to complete a Google SketchUp puzzle with trapezoid, triangles and rectangular shapes. Young...
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Hands on Biome-Building
Students explore Earth science by participating in an environment activity. For this biome lesson, students discuss the importance of a healthy ecology in order to sustain life, both animal and plant. Students utilize a cardboard or wood...