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ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION: JAPAN

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars explain conditions and motivations that contribute to conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among nations; and analyze the causes, consequences and possible solutions to resource allocation, conservation, and economic...
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Cell Factory

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the basic structures and functions of cells. They design and construct a factory cell model where each factory part corresponds to a cell part.
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The Circus Train

For Teachers K
Students study the safety message "Stay Back from tracks and trains!" students count animals and train cars, and repeat The Circus Train poem
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Fitness Disc Golf

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners participate in a disc golf game. They throw the flying disc to each hole/cone on the course, completing various fitness tasks and monitoring their heart rate on a heart rate monitor.
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Mandala Art

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate art elements such as color schemes and proportion by creating their own personal Mandala Circle on paper or canvas. This also allows students to investigate mathematical concepts such as tesselations or social...
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How is Lightning Formed

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Pupils research lightning paying particular attention to how it is formed, where it is most likely to occur, and how most people struck by lightning survive.
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Cell Cookie Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 12th
Students review the structure and fuctions of plant and animal cells. They use various types of materials such as sugar cookies and cake frosting for this lesson.
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Corduroy Activities

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Pupils use corduroy to make a creative name board. They are read to from a corduroy book and draw pictures based on what they heard.
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Hot Stuff

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate mechanical and electrical machines in the classroom and school, and identify which produce heat while operating.
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Looking At An Object

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students observe the attributes of an object, infer their uses, and discover how archaeologists use objects to explore the past.
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What is an Insect?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine insects and identify physical characteristics of insects. They perform observations of insects, then use a worksheet imbedded in this plan to answer questions about them.
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Making a Periscope

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students experiment with a simple periscope to see how it reflects light. They draw a diagram of the path a ray of light follows as it travels from an object, through the periscope, and into your eye.
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Ageism: Word Association Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the attitudes related to the word old. In groups, they identify negative stereotypes about getting older and determine how these attitudes affect public policy on the elderly. They compare and contrast the concepts of...
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Are Fruits And Vegetables Really Made of Cells?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students design and carry out an exercise to determine if a given fruit or vegetable is composed of cells. They dissect out sections of the fruit or vegetable, prepare stained slides, and make observations under a compound microscope.
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Starry Night

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine Van Gogh's work Starry Night. Foreground and background are discussed. Students create their own version of Starry Night using crayons and black paint. Students create their very own crayon relief.
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Clay Pot Santa And Mrs. Claus

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create clay replicas of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus in this early-elementary Art lesson for the holiday season. Directions are included for both Mrs. Claus and Santa. The lesson also includes links for more art activities using...
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Memory Techniques

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners enhance memorization skills by using the following techniques: acrostics, acronyms, number pictures, spelling memory tips, name pictures, grouping, and journey pegs.
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Monument Museum

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners design monuments, taking into account what is known about geometric shapes and measuring. Students create a museum complete with monuments and descritions of the monuments. Learners provide guides at each monument in order to...
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Describe the Perfect Pathogen

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop a pathogen based upon their knowledge of pathogens and after presenting it to the class, they then suggest ways that the pathogen might be combated. Next they identify possible physical or behavioral changes in a...
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What is DNA? DNA Extraction from Kiwifruit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners isolate DNA from kiwi cells, spool DNA from a kiwi, describe role of the DNA and genes, and explain how knowledge of DNA and genes can be used in genetically modifying foods.
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Protein Synthesis and Words

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the roles of mRNA, tRNA and ribosomes. They explain how mutations can occur in an individual. Students simulate parts of a cell to access about the process of protein synthesis.
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Koi Pond

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners engage in a creative project of making a paper koi pond meant to illustrate the type of life that can be found in the pond ecosystem. They build cultural appreciation for the Japanese by researching the use of the koi ponds.
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Multiplication Strategies and Writing Story Problems

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders model multiplication problems using Unifix cubes. They compute and solve problems involving addition and subtraction of 3- and 4- digit numbers and basic facts of multiplication and division. They practice mental math...
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A Single Lucid Moment

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students compare resolving contrasting values between cultures. They probe the deeper meanings of a story by a peace Corp worker and the questions it raises. They study the Maimafu villagers who accompanied the Peace Corps Volunteers...

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