Students investigate the food webs in the Barnegat Bay. For this organisms lesson, students use a graphic organizer to illustrate the types of consumers in the bay. Students use reference books to continue to research the animals found...

Students analyze animal characteristics by creating an interactive presentation. In this black bear lesson, students identify the geographic location, characteristics and history of the American black bear by researching the web....

Middle schoolers explore animal characteristics by participating in a SMART board activity. In this animal classification lesson, students utilize a sorting chart to divide different animal names by their observable characteristics....

Middle schoolers investigate the lives of birds by writing about their favorite species.  In this animal life lesson, students research a science book and web to discover the characteristics of many types of birds.  Middle...

Breath new life into your class's study of dinosaurs with this extensive collection of materials. Offering everything from a printable T-rex mask, word searches, and connect-the-dots activities to informational handouts, hands-on...

Young scholars research what experts and viewers thought about the commercials shown during Super Bowl XXXVII, paying special attention to the reason ads very popular or not. Students prepare a notebook or a PowerPoint presentation on...

Young scholars explore the attributes of penguins. In this penguins lesson, students participate in a penguin scavenger hunt and take notes on the information they encounter. Young scholars prepare reports about their findings and share...

Students explore the predator-prey relationship using an interactive game. In this biology lesson, students compare their physical attributes. They explain how  predators develop to make it stronger and efficient as hunters. Each...

Students explore stem cells. In this stem cell instructional activity, students research print and Internet sources regarding types of stem cells and their attributes. Students discuss their research findings participate in a debate...

Students examine the gold-mining industry in Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students watch "Africa: Economics and Change," investigate the challenges of working in mines, research attributes and production of gold and discuss...

Students consider the structure of folktales. In this writing skills lesson, students list the attributes of folktales that they read in class. Students then complete handouts based on the elements of the tales as well as types of tales...

Students research arctic climates. In this Web-quest investigation, students will identify Arctic climate changes, explain the effects of these changes, relate the changes to other regions, and write their findings in a letter format.

Fourth graders research organisms in the environment in Kentucky and create brochures for the local area wildlife reserves. Individuals create brochures that include information on habitat, body characteristics, scientific class, role...

Students compare a variety or bird characteristics. They identify and classify birds within their local area. Students investigate how to examine and scrutinize differences in features of organisms and understand variation in the...

High schoolers engage in a lesson about personification. They read passages from Charlotte's Web  which are connected to the concept of looking for key words to name the character. Students review the definition of personification,...

Students explore the attributes of spring. In this weather lesson, students collect data regarding weather from various media. Students graph simple weather data and dress animals for forecasted weather. Students discuss the...

Sixth graders explore Greek mythology. In this Greek mythology instructional activity, 6th graders research selected Internet sources on Greek gods and goddesses. Student use their research findings to create mythology family tress....

Students take a closer look the 2008 London mayoral race. In this current events instructional activity, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the candidates for mayor and their attributes. Students also...

Students compare the physical and human characteristics east and west of the 100th meridian to answer twelve questions. They write a summary of their findings.

Students navigate an interactive web site to create imaginary animals. They research one or more animals. They create one page report with pictures. They discuss attributes of animals they have researched.

Sixth graders conduct Internet research on the physical and human characteristics of Alaska. They compose and write geopoems about the state of Alaska, using a template.

Sixth graders will explore why: today children are faced with an increasingly fractured world where a variety of forces work to shape their final character. Positive role models like parents, teachers, and athletes are important for...

Students view excerpts from the video, Hardwood, and discuss the positive and negative attributes of fathers. They write letters to people who have been an important influence in their lives.

Students have a class discussion on how the variety of foods we use on a daily basis come from all over the world. They identify foods that they are familiar with that come from other places.