Young scholars examine human anatomy with a focus on the knee joint. In groups, they research the chemical makeup of human bones and explain the different types of joints found in the body. To end the lesson, they identify the other...

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Westward Expansion instructional activity, students examine sources regarding the Battle of Wounded Knee from the perspective of...

To better understand the Indian Removal Act of 1830, class members examine primary source documents including letters written by Alabama governors and the Cherokee chiefs. The lesson is part of a unit on the expansion of the United...

Young readers use graphic organizers, such as Venn diagrams and story maps, to analyze a variety of folktales and the elements of a story. They use writing, sequencing activities, and creative art to identify the morals learned from a...

Tenth graders explore abstract and non-representational art forms through research and artistic expression. They research a free form artist, their work, and abstract sculpture. They then work with pantyhose, chicken wire, plaster, and...

Three annotated passages from Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay on "Nature" provide young philosophers a chance to improve their reading comprehension skills as they gain insight into Emerson's ideas.

Is obesity a disease or just a preventable risk factor for other diseases? Scholars attempt to form their own opinions by reading a background of the issue and watching videos that explore the main pro and con arguments using an included...

Eighth graders examine a free-form sculpture technique and produce a sculpture of wire, pantyhose and plaster.

Students examine who they are through the arts and sciences. They create a portfolio entitled, " All About Me."

Young scholars investigate friction between different surfaces. In this physics lesson, students research biomaterials that can reduce friction. They calculate efficiency using a mathematical formula.

Students examine events that occurred and explore the differing sentiments between the British and American colonists in the years leading up to the American Revolution. They view and discuss a video on the events then analyze quotes...

Students sing about the parts of a friendly letter. In this friendly letter lesson, students sing a song to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell" about the five parts of a friendly letter.

Young scholars explore biology by identifying a diagram. In this cell anatomy lesson, students read a story about archeology and conduct a fictitious archeology dig in class in which they search for animal cells. Young scholars define a...

Students analyze/recognize/identify basic body parts in connection to communicating productively on health and nutrition in the event that a need arises requesting medical attention.

Students explore how technology has been used to enhance human abilities. Using the internet, they watch a short video about prosthetics. They compare and contrast how prosthetics have changed over the years as technology has become...

Fifth graders study the events that occurred during the Sand Creek Massacre and write about them in their journals. They make comparisons between the events at Sand Creek and modern day human rights events.

Students investigate the Alcatraz Proclamation. In this Native American lesson, students research Native American history and activism as they examine the Alcatraz Proclamation of 1969.

Students practice the Spanish vocabulary for greetings, classroom commands and body parts. They demonstrate the use of Spanish vocabulary to identify colors.

Students manipulate several metric measuring devices to become competent in their use. Students work cooperatively to complete a worksheet based on the Golden Ration. Students observe example of sculptures from different cultures and...

Students study sports injuries in relation to famous athletes and everyday people. They brainstorm common sports injuries and those of famous athletes. In groups, they evaluate information related to sports injuries and take notes to...

Students research possible symptoms and causes of sports injuries. They research websites to list injuries and causes on a worksheet as they complete the template. After conducting their research, they discuss how sports injuries can be...

Students explore major events in Native American history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In this American history lesson, students listen to lectures, examine photographs, and analyze music regarding Native American history...

Students discover the ideas of civilizations by researching Gandhi's philosophies.  In this art decoration lesson, students investigate Gandhi's opinions on civilizations, community and ethics.  Students collaborate by...

Students investigate healthy lifestyles by examining the food pyramid and performing physical activities.  In this personal health lesson, students discuss their own diets and how it compares to the food pyramid.  Students...