Sixth graders follow in the footsteps of early scientists as they put the pieces of Pangaea back together and discovered the forces that create the variety of landforms and sea-floor features of our Earth.

Students investigate how philanthropy began in Michigan. In this philanthropy activity, students read Michigan History of Philanthropy and read a timeline of several events. Students create a picture with a sentence about a time when...

Students examine readings and symbols to learn about the War of Independence and Thomas Jefferson. In this War of Independence activity, students explore the role of Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration for Independence. Students answer...

In this Europe after World War I map worksheet, students note the 11 regions of the Europe labeled on the map.

Students discuss and examine how the world is changing. After reading an article, they discover the immediate changes that have taken place and how they have effected living things. They complete a worksheet identifying the changes as...

Students research the people, places, and events of World War I. They select a topic, conduct research, read and discuss a bibliography handout, and create a biography, newspaper, diorama, or comparative maps to present their research...

In this map of South America worksheet, students study the map of South America and then write the names of the 15 countries and territories on the provided lines.

Middle schoolers replicate some of the trailblazing methods of Lewis and Clark on a fifteen-minute "writing journey" through the school or neighborhood.

Sixth graders explore haiku poetry and the works of the Japanese poet Basho. They review characteristics of haiku poetry and other forms of poetry. After they write three or more haiku poems, they illustrate one of them and share with...

Students locate Plymouth, MA, Hudson River, Cape Cod, Holland and England on a map. They identify the reasons the Pilgrims came to the New World and explain how the investors and the colonists would each benefit from a new colony. After...

Students take a closer look at the World Cup of 2006. In this current events lesson plan, students research the listed Web sites that include information about football and the worldwide competition. Students discuss the positive and...

In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about cities located in the northernmost regions of the world. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.

Students participate in reading activities to discover what a cyclone is and how cyclones affect those parts of the world that they hit. They discuss what kind of shelter would be best to create in anticipation of a cyclone.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the brief paragraph passage and then respond to 5 short answer questions regarding it.

Young scholars research the Incan civilization. In this Incan civilization lesson, students study the geography of the Andes mountains and play an Andean siku. Young scholars discuss how the sounds of nature influenced their musical piece.

Students research famous explorers. In this exploration age lesson, students research the accomplishments of John Cabot, James Cook, Francis Drake, Martin Frobisher, and Henry Hudson. Students use their research...

Is bigger really better? By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to apply formulas for computing the diameter of tires and wheel assemblies. Begin by showing a slide presentation that will review definitions for radius and...

Setting financial goals is a common occurrence in middle school that your learners can practice using this activity. They will be able to solve for how many hours Seth needs to work to save up for a skateboard, helmet, and trip. The...

Here is a beautiful handout through which learners can explore the history of California, from the earliest Europeans to visit the Golden State up through its experiences during the Great Depression and position in the modern...

Learners expand environmental awareness by brainstorming list of environmental issues in the world today, researching issues in small groups, and displaying their work for classmates to see.

Students watch a series of videos and observe the different plants and animals found in the rainforests. In this ecology lesson, students discuss how technology helped scientists study the jungle. They create 3D maps of Borneo rainforests.

Students explore the distribution of two ecosystems on a global scale; and map the distribution of tropical and temperate rain forests throughout the world. They use a Venn Diagram to describe these ecosystems and the differences between...

Students thank their freedom fighters. In this Veteran's Day instructional activity, students honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces by designing a program to pay tribute to them. Students use technology tools to conduct interviews, take...

Students write a report about infectious diseases where they demonstrate their understanding of new terminology. In this writing lesson, students analyze the effect of disease in their lives and and make scientific inquiry about the...