Sixth graders present a PowerPoint presentation on Greek columns. They realize that Greek culture is centered around religion. Students create a model of one of the columns. Also they find examples of Greek architecture in major Greek...

Students collect survey data on the prevalence of asthma in a community. They summarize and display the survey data in ways that show meaning.

Students examine the challenges faced by the Corps of Discovery on the Lewis and Clark expedition. They listen to online journal entries written by members of the Corps, complete an activity sheet, watch a video segment, and write a...

Students explore American tall tales. In this tall tale lesson plan, students discover the six characteristics that are included in tall tales. Students survey their class to find each student's favorite tall tale character and organize...

Young scholars study two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects by assembling a sculptural piece from something very flat - pieces of newspaper or wallpaper. They see what materials people used to make clothing during the depression.

This lesson plan template aligns with the TechnoMummy curriculum and resources, but includes great ideas to use without the curriculum. During this lesson on Ancient Egypt, students will become Egyptologists and learn about ancient...

Middle schoolers examine environmental issues. In this energy lesson, students explore the topic of energy conservation and then create marketing (to be implemented in their school) meant to communicate the benefits of energy conservation.

Students study prerequisites for a career. After they explore a selected career, students create a tri-fold flyer describing the positive aspects of the job. Students include job description, skills, education, salary and work...

Students simulate the role of travel agents addressing the needs of a foreign family visiting a state in the US. They prepare a presentation and informational sales pitch of a proposed travel itinerary.

Middle schoolers list in chronological order the major events in the Corps of Discovery's westward journey. They research goals of the expedition, the make up of the Corps, the modes of travel, the route and the interactions with...

Students work in cooperative pairs to research information and give oral presentations about African American men and women who have made significant contributions to U.S. history.

Students investigate volcanoes. In this landforms lesson, students locate two volcanoes on a world map. Students compare and contrast the types of volcanoes by using various Internet sites.

Students answer short answer questions and participate in a role play where they are explorers being interviewed. For this early explorers lesson plan, students discuss why it is beneficial to be the first one in a place.

Students learn new vocabulary and discuss what GPS is and does. They locate their school using the equipment.

Middle schoolers research the history of a notable building and prepare a Power Point presentation to be used on the online scrapbook. They research the location of the building in the community, the architectural style and the date of...

Students prepare multimedia presentations.  In this computer technology instructional activity, students use PowerPoint and other multimedia sources to compose individual presentations.  Students complete an interactive...

These graphic lettering alphabets were created by 5th/6th grade students in Shutesbury, Massachusetts. They were products from a study of fonts, lettering and graphic arts, to build skills to enhance the visual presentation of all their...

Examine the impact of social and political change on China's visual culture during the twentieth century through this unit plan.