Light and sound are the running themes of a read-aloud anthology. Over three weeks, third graders listen to discuss readings in preparation for completing extension activities. Pupils work through the writing process to compose an...

High schoolers analyze a character of Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury to catch a glimpse of a family and the changes they, and the Old South, undergo. The use of time as it relates to the structure of the plot is covered in this...

Learning about waves can have its ups and downs, but a demo-packed tool kit has the class "standing" for more! Learners gain experience with several different wave types, organizing observations and data, and wave...

Students explore hurricanes and tornadoes by conducting an experiment. In this weather pattern lesson, students define many extreme weather vocabulary terms and discuss the relationship with static electricity. Students utilize plastic...

Seventh graders research different types of waves, identify the parts of a wave and create a Power Point presentation demonstrating what they have learned.

Students analyze the Dilsey chapter to gain an understanding of "The Sound and the Fury's" far-reaching place within a socially changing South.

Students describe Faulkner's use of time to structure the plot of The Sound and the Fury. They discuss the differences between first and third person narration and its effects on the novel. Discussion of the overall meaning is brought to...

Students explore the words of Abraham Lincoln. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students analyze segments of "The Gettysburg Address," his annual address to Congress in 1862, and his letter to Mrs. Bixby. Students conduct further research...

Learners discover the group dynamics necessary to produce an American musical in this six day lesson. Themes and characterization techniques are explored during collaborative small group research projects.

Students explore the contributions of George Washington. In this early American history lesson, students analyze the provided eulogy for George Washington written by Henry Lee and then write their eulogies for the first president.

Pupils investigate the atom and how it is formed. They conduct research using a variety of resources and then construct a model of the atom. Then students have class discussion. The lesson includes background information for the teacher...

Students engage in a activity that is concerned with the concept of series and parallel circuits. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They have class discussion and the activity includes information for the teacher to use.

Fourth graders complete analysis experiments for decomposers and their adaptable traits. In this decomposers activity, 4th graders test worm behavior to light, sound, warmth, touch, and moisture. Students work in groups to analyze the...

Young scholars critically examine advertising. They investigate how to become wiser consumers. They explore the topic of advertising more deeply by using the reports called "Web of Deception" and "Selling America's Kids: Commercial...

Students investigate how we use technology to communicate.

Students examine the elements of film. In this media awareness lesson, students view film clips and discuss the impact of lighting, music, setting, and costumes on the films. 

Students comprehend why slum clearance occurred. They consider the benefits and longer-term problems caused by high-rise housing blocks. Students view the "Housing Problems" which shows the shift from old slums to new housing estates...

High schoolers explore the responsibilities of people working in advertising. They create a campaign to support the arts including advertisements in several different media. Length of unit depends on number of projects completed.