Learners study how shapes can be divided into equal parts, that each part be equal to its counterpart, and combining parts equals one whole. They make the shapes out of modeling clay and take digital pictures of its parts to create an...

Young scholars investigate, through a hands-on activity, in which type of soil a bean seed grows best. They create a bar graph representing each plant's growth in different soils.

Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of mental math. They perform calculations as following: recognizing a half, three quarters, and tenths. Students are also challenged to extend skills to making calculation...

Upper graders are introduced to the topic of fractions and percentages. In groups, they discuss real world situations in which fractions are present, and they complete a worksheet solving problems with common and uncommon denominators....

What's missing from most studies of the American Revolutionary War is information about the role African Americans played in the conflict. To correct this oversight, middle schoolers research groups like the Black Loyalists and ...

Students investigate the history of the peanut. In this social studies lesson, students read the book A Pocket Full of Goobers and examine the a peanut. Students discuss the peanut's characteristics and take notes on an article about...

Learners evaluate geography by drawing an image in class. In this river activity, students identify a list of vocabulary terms associated with bodies of water. Learners identify how a river is formed and draw a picture of one including...

Learners explore the genre of journalism. In this journalism lesson, students examine newspaper articles and identify reporting techniques. Learners collaborate to identify excellent pieces of newspaper writing.

Learners create a small, six page newspaper to prepare for a staff position. In this newspaper creation lesson, learners fill out story idea sheets, pick timely stories, assign photos, and arrange for editorial art to be drawn for their...