Eleventh graders examine the industrialization of post-Reconstruction America. In this 20th century American history lesson, 11th graders listen to a lecture about the industrial age and then conduct their own research to determine the...

Sixth graders compare and contrast Hinduism and Buddhism. In this ancient India lesson, 6th graders use Inspiration software to create graphic organizers that show the similarities and differences between Hinduism and Buddhism.

Students explore the reasons diamond sales were halted overseas.  In this lesson, students read an article that focuses on diamond trade and diamond sales, then complete numerous activities that check the reading comprehension of...

Students explore the capital of Slovak.  In this World History instructional activity, students read an article that describes specific details about Bratislava, Slovak, then complete numerous activities that are centered around the...

Seventh graders investigate the life cycle of the mosquito. In this life cycle lesson, 7th graders gain knowledge about the diseases mosquitos carry. Students breed mosquitos and investigate their eggs. Students collect and record...

Young scholars explore the formation of the National Association of colored Women's Club. In this civil rights lesson, students research the history and mission of the NACWC.

Fourth graders investigate food chains. In this living environment lesson plan, 4th graders begin to understand the interdependence of organisms. Students describe the connections organisms have to the ecosystem. Students research...

Fifth graders analyze the Mayan culture. In this Mayan culture lesson, 5th graders study the Mayan culture noting similarities and differences between the Mayan culture and their own. Students examine hieroglyphic writing and the Mayan...

Learners use the newspaper to explore the world around us, our past and our government. In this civics unit, students complete 40 different lessons in civic education using that day's newspaper to reinforce the concept being taught.

Young scholars listen to the story Jeffrey and Sloth and explore the six traits of writing. For this six traits of writing lesson, students practice doodling as a method of brainstorming ideas. Young scholars then discover the importance...

Young scholars study the artwork of Keith Haring and create an original artwork in his style. In this symbiotics lesson, watch a video about the artwork of Keith Haring and  create an artwork to deliver a message.

Seventh graders identify how to use sterile techniques when identifying plant pathogens.  In this plant diseases lesson students complete a lab activity in which they see how plant diseases are identified and classified.

Middle schoolers investigate the hardness of different water samples using the conductivity meter. In this chemistry lesson, students build their own meter following specific procedures. They identify an unknown sample of water.

Students explore how statistics can be interpreted in different ways.  In this probability lesson students complete a class lab activity then discuss their findings.

Young scholars examine how scientists monitor volcanoes.  In this volcano lesson students complete several activities including why we see things when using satellites.

Students examine the motion of objects in two dimensions. In this dimensional lesson plan students view several demonstrations, complete a worksheet and a lab activity.

Individuals in a group of four each take on a different role: atomic number expert, mass number expert, isotope expert, and nuclear atom expert. They teach each other about their area of expertise. As an assessment, a short quiz is...

Third graders examine timelines. They listen to a story and write a sequence of events in chronological order. Students discuss the use and importance of timelines. They construct a personal timeline.

Students demonstrate an understanding of the Mayan Culture. This is done by developing and answering questions about cultural traditions. They also label geographical regions on a map to incorporate Geography.

Learners learn more about the census. In this mapping sub-districts lesson plan, students visualize census data on a map, use a map key to read a population map, and better understand the concept of population density.

Students study Mount Ranier and its activity as a volcano.  In this investigative lesson students locate cities around Mount Ranier and complete an activity. 

Student increase their reading fluency through the use of various strategies. After reviewing good reader strategies , students complete an initial read of a novel text. With the instructor, they read complete a timed assessment of their...

Second graders continue their examination of how things operate. In groups, they use this information to create a simple toy of their own. They also explain the relationship between stationary and moving objects and share their simple...

Learners apply their knowledge of geography. In this geography skills lesson, students read brief selections regarding early Americans. Learners respond to the questions included in the self-guided map skills lesson.