Students explore tangrams. In this tangrams instructional activity, students read Three Pigs, One Wolf, and Seven Magic Shapes and then complete a WebQuest on tangrams. Students explore shapes and rotation during the WebQuest and create...

High schoolers create a webquest on any topic that they would like. Before students begin their webquest project they visit a webquest and select the Social Studies; they then choose "Blmorhea-Oasis in the Desert." They work through the...

Sixth graders examine the Scientific Method and define their topic of interest. Students familiarize themselves with how to utilize their resources and create note cards. Students create their written report and display of their...

First graders research and observe penguins in their natural habitats. They conduct Internet research, complete a penguin WebQuest, and compile information on a selected type of penguin. Using their research information they create a...

Students complete a webquest on the mathematication, Archimedes. In groups, they pick a topic of interest and design a hand-on experiment for their classmates. They present their material and model the experiment. They complete a...

Students solve word problems dealing with Charles' Law. For this Charles' Law lesson, students observe PowerPoint presentations concerning Charles' Law. They complete a WebQuest and describe the relationship between hot air balloons...

Fifth graders design a blueprint and floor plan for a one-story clubhouse.  In this architectural design lesson, 5th graders view several floor plans and blueprints on the Internet then design a one-story clubhouse that includes...

Learners explore eating, cooking, and life in France and identify table-setting vocabulary and restaurant conversational skills. After reviewing the crepe recipe, students pair up and do a mini WebQuest on crepes and find cultural...

Students are shown examples of mosaics found on mosques. We discuss background information on Islam and relate it to social studies units. This is also a great unit to integrate math skills.

Students explore how ice cream is made in a factory and at home. They help make ice cream in the classroom. They measure out the ingredients. Students share the ice cream when it is done.

Students work to develop surveys and collect data. They display the data using circle graphs, histograms, box and whisker plots, and scatter plots. Students use multimedia tools to develop a visual presentation to display their data.

Young scholars explore the stock market. They choose a company and research the company's financial report. Students select 4-10 stocks and become an advocate for one stock. Using spreadsheet software, young scholars compare stocks. ...

Students research particular characteristics of the Beluga whale as it applies to the role in each student is assigned. Students work cooperatively to design a proposal for a new home for the baby Beluga. Students present their proposal...

Students access the Internet to gather information. They record their observations of African habitats. They create either an electronic slideshow or mural to present a science experiment.

Eighth graders use a model to write and solve a story problem. They design a PowerPoint presentation outlining the steps to solve the problem. Students construct a diorama of a scene in the story problem.

Young scholars review the reasons why Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States. Using the internet, they research the history of the holiday and discover what the first Thanksgiving was like. They also examine a typical menu for...

Students complete an interdisciplinary unit chronicling the life cycle and movement patterns of the butterfly. Through language arts, mathematics, and science activities, students identify various types of butterflies and document the...