Students test insulation materials. In this energy conservation instructional activity, students use different insulation materials to see which one holds heat the best. Students pour hot water into bottles, take the temperature, wait 15...

Students analyze the symbols presented in a Maya artifact. They create collages that depict a theme related to contemporary life in their community, and write brief analyses explaining the symbolism of the images they chose.

Students discuss cartoons and the moral lessons they can teach. They imagine and draw a cartoon figure who could impart a lesson of some kind to younger Students.

It's all about using peer resources in this writing process lesson, which includes a fantastic novel revision worksheet packet. Learners have read a partner's story draft the night before, and groups have a "lightning round of...

Young scholars consider how xerographic photocopy machines and scanners operate. They discuss and practice using scanners, and brainstorm strategies to increase the efficiency of Google's scanning project.

Middle schoolers reflect on the overnight success of Susan Boyle, a contestant on "Britain's Got Talent."  In this lesson plan, students read a short history of the rise of the star, then complete numerous activities that reinforce...

Students study iconic symbols Keith Haring would make in his artwork. They invent a background for the images, and draw the characters. Students create a Tunnel Book and a Pop-Up Book based on their drawings.

Seventh graders describe the processes involved in mitosis and meiosis. For this life science lesson, 7th graders create chromosome models using strings and beads. They play a jeopardy team game at the end of the unit to review concepts...

Students investigate the relationship between children and parents by reading a book about owls.  In this story analysis instructional activity, students read the book Owl Babies and participate in a role play based on one of the...

Students compare the marine habitats of Maine and the Caribbean using temperature, tides, ocean currents, latitude and longitude. In this marine ecosystems lesson, students analyze maps to complete graphic organizers that evaluate the...

Students yell out their farm animal noise while being blind folded and have to find their animal group. In this group activity lesson plan, students learn how to work together to achieve a common goal.

Students create a model video using Orsino's speech from Twelfth Night. In this literature and film making lesson, students watch a video clip of Osino's speech and overdub it using Audacity or iMovie. 

Students create mini-scenes using two random lines from Orsino's speech.  In this Twelfth Night instructional activity, students are given random lines from Orsino's speech and create a skit using their given lines at the...

Students share ideas about how they use their WIC foods. In this adult health lesson, students discuss benefits of eating a healthy diet. They create recipes using WIC food supplies.

Students participate in this project to connect the indigenous groups of the world. They create a calendar with their artwork with the hope new ideas can be exchanged between groups.

Learners incorporate language from Twelfth Night into their own skits.  In this Hamlet lesson, students use a handout to assist them as they dub over the skits created earlier with specific language from Twelfth Night.