Students research stories of teens who care using a website embedded in the lesson.  For this character education lesson, students read about students who performed philanthropic acts and discuss the projects that most influenced them.

For this writing questions worksheet, students write questions for given answers, 8 questions total. Worksheet is designed for 2nd language learners, but is appropriate for all students.

Students use Microsoft Office to design documents associated with a teen based business. In this business plan lesson, students develop a business plan for a teen business. They use Microsoft Office to develop a professional portfolio...

Students investigate the disease known as river blindness. In this global studies lesson, students research river blindness at the Carter Center website. Students use their research findings to create informational posters regarding...

Students explore the communication methods of truck drivers and  their experiences. In this truck driving instructional activity, students use a website, Twitter, and Podcasts to learn about the job of a truck driver and their...

Young scholars examine the characteristics of an informative speech. In this informative speech lesson, students create a framework for their informative speech using the given website. Young scholars also read and use the tips for...

Students investigate Sikhism. In this Sikhism lesson, students research the different aspects of this religion. They work in small groups to research details about Sikh practices, language, and culture. They design a presentation such as...

Students examine immigration patterns in Canada and the United States. In this immigration lesson, students compare and contrast immigration patterns and policies in the 2 countries as they conduct research using print and Internet...

In this product packaging conundrum instructional activity, students research product packaging to select materials and design for packaging a model of the school mascot.  This page has numerous links to helpful web resources.

Young scholars investigate how fish use their sense of smell. In this scientific method lesson plan, students design and perform an experiment to investigate how fish use their sense of smell. This lesson plan includes statistical...

Students construct a weather dial. In this weather lesson, students examine different types of weather and design a weather dial for use during the daily math meeting.

In this greatest common factor worksheet, students follow instructions given to play a game finding GCF. A website reference is given for additional resources.

Students investigate excited electrons. In this chemistry lesson plan, students will go through a series of activities designed to help them understand how excited electrons emit different colors of light.

Students explore dinosaurs. In this dinosaur identification lesson, students watch video clips for different dinosaurs from the Discovery Kids website. Students discuss the clips with their teacher. Students may then role play the...

Greek Revival architecture and the Civil Rights Movement? Sure! Examine how the Lyceum and Circle, two historic buildings located on the campus of the University of Mississippi, relate to integration and the 1962 riot on the university...

What a creative approach to studying about the ancient Mayan civilization! Learners will become investigators in the case of the "disappearance" of the Classic Maya by examining a variety of primary and secondary source material,...

Check out the handout from a presentation that contains a collection of high school algebra projects connecting a variety of mathematics to the real world. Activities range from simple probabilities to calculus. The activities...

Students identify the different types of mixtures. They identify examples of solutions, suspensions, colloidal dispersions, and emulsions through a game and basic experiments.

Students create a set and design a costume for a musical performance. In this Life of Celia Cruz lesson, students study biographical facts about Celia Cruz on the exhibition web site. Then students share their creations with the class.

Spread the word about concussions! After reading articles about concussions and sports safety, small groups create paper slide videos to educate their peers about concussions, their symptoms, long-term consequences, and how to protect...

Students participate in a differentiated lesson about Tuck Everlasting. In this Tuck Everlasting lesson, students work on comprehension strategies that are leveled for their reading ability. They focus on the ability to tell the main...

In this math comprehension and web research worksheet about bridges, students describe what they see when visiting a designated website. They access the math section of the Geometry Connections website before describing what they see and...

Students design their own website.

Young scholars discuss the topic of, "should fireworks be banned," and as a group respond to the comments posted by kids on the Newsround website. They work in groups to design a safety campaign that will educate students in the year...