Take a walk on the wild side! Episode one of an eight-part series of interactive lessons regarding Gorongosa National Park invites learners to become a part of the citizen science community. Scholars read a brief overview of the trail...

Some living things go to extreme measures to avoid the cold. A three-part activity guides learners through the migration of the monarch butterfly. After studying the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, pupils learn the process of...

Take a drift in the ocean. Class members watch a video on plankton, the drifters of the ocean. Scholars find out about the different types of plankton and sea jellies. To add a little variety, they use the aquarium webcams to study sea...

What does it take to create a scientific theory? Learners attempt to answer the question by studying the work of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace. While watching a video, they track observations from each scientist and then look...

For this word study worksheet, students complete a vocabulary activity for the Lily and Miss Liberty, Lesson 5- "The Fund Grows Bigger." They work with the phonograms i, ng, er, ed, ae, ou, tch, u, and au.

Students investigate rhyming words. In this word study lesson, students are introduced to rhyming words and then sort out the words that rhyme and group them. A worksheet is provided.

In this adverbs and adjectives independent study instructional activity, 8th graders read 4 pages of definitions and examples, then answer 12 questions about adverbs and adjective, and complete 16 sentences by selecting the correct word.

Fake news. Alternative facts. Internet trolls. In an age of Newspeak, it's increasingly important to equip 21st century learners with the skills needed to determine the legitimacy of claims put forth on social media, in print, and in...

The five activities outlined in this resource packet engage class members in projects that ask them to research the causes and the effects, both national and local, of the Great Depression and the New Deal policies of FDR.

Students investigate their own good and poor study habits. They write a plan to improve their weaknesses.

Students examine how researchers study dolphins and whales. In this scientific research activity, students complete a Web-based interactive activity focused on showing how researchers study aquatic mammals. A worksheet and web resources...

Students utilize six different types of study skills as they review material for a final exam. They are graded on the exam and on the study process for the exam.

Pupils compare/contrast two studies that examine the effects of environmental contaminants on animals. They read an article, identify the components of a research study, summarize the article, and complete a matrix.

Pupils interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this world history lesson, students research several historical events and their impact. Pupils compose essays that address the question, "Why study...

Students study castles of Japan while comparing and contrasting them with those of in Europe from the feudal era. They complete a unit of studies that includes reading, writing, Internet research, and critical thinking. They examine how...

Students study New York in three time periods, 1890-1930, 1930's, and 1950's-60's. They discuss themes that are important in each time block. They describe a brief historical picture of each time period before they approach works of...

Students learn to use a time grid or a calendar to increase productivity of their studying.  In this studying lesson, students record how they spend their studying time and then adjust as needed.  Students recognize various...

Students explore the fifty states of America. They also learn the capitals and locations of the states. They also study the population, mottos, flags, and interesting historical facts about each state.

Students study the customs and beliefs of the Chinese people as they experience Chinese New Year; students become aware that they live on one planet but their festivals and holidays vary.

Learners get some training as a whale biologist, and study about the kinds of things these researchers do and see over the next four months in their study of humpback whales. Some excellent websites are imbedded in this plan.

In this geography learning exercise, students study the United States. Students respond to 6 multiple choice questions about the map.

Students examine why it is important to study American history. For this American history lesson, students discuss why it is necessary to study history, arrange an outline of American history events in chronological order, and write...

In this Africa study guide learning exercise, students respond to 27 short answer questions about the geography and history of the continent.

Learners explore current events by answering study questions about an article. In this arachnids activity, students read a recently published article which discusses the importance of spiders and their 8 legs. Learners answer study...