Twelfth graders research physical and chemical methods used in authenticating paintings (e.g., ultraviolet fluorescence and spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy and reflectography, X-ray diffraction, microscopy, pigment analysis, and gas...

Students are introduced to five Chinese geographical areas. They, in groups, research these areas and develop presentations including information on the physical characteristics, climate, elevation, agriculture and language.

Students investigate the consequences of eliminating one or more of the amendments to the Bill of Rights.

Students measure distances and report them in fractions, convert fractions to decimals, and multiply decimals.

Learners measure distances and report them in fractions. They convert fractions to decimals and multiply decimals.

Students explore the Panama Canal. They study its history, location, reasons for being built, ownership, and so forth. They create presentations that demonstrates what students learned through their research activities.

Fourth graders discuss the role the Silk Road had in trade and commerce practices in China during different Chinese dynasties. The lesson evaluation consists of individual student writing assignments.

Tenth graders define pH and use it to interpret amounts of hydrogen ions in a solution.  In this hydrogen lesson students read about acid rain, divide into groups and present their information to the class. 

Students explore the classification system in this seven lessons unit. The diversity of life forms and their characteristics are examined using a microscope. Kingdoms, classes, and families are investigated.

In this classification activity, students read a description of how all living things are related and describe a diagram showing how this taxonomy works. Students answer five questions related to their reading.

Students examine how the earth is divided into different biomes that are characterized by a distinctive climate.  In this earth's surface lesson plan students identify adaptations of plants in specific biomes. 

Students create a PowerPoint about Canadian geography or history. In this Canada lesson, students spend two days researching their Canadian topic in the library and online. They create a PowerPoint presentation and add pictures taken...

Students explore the concept of trade. In this trade lesson, students simulate a trade store. Students are divided into two groups. Half the class runs the store, half the class are customers. Students try to trade goods and services in...

Students practice their studying methods by playing a team game in class.  In this research lesson, students participate in a game of Botticelli using their textbooks to find answers in this quiz activity.  Students compete...

Fifth graders look at the Civil War from different perspectives. In this Civil War instructional activity, 5th graders are divided into groups and take on the role of fictional characters with a real perspective that existed in the Civil...

Students brainstorm about what they know about the solar system. They study a planetary fact sheet and create a Venn Diagram with the information. They work in groups to examine the names of the planets and information regarding each of...

Students complete a worksheet on solutes in chemistry. They are given an equation in order to find the total mass solution, molarity, and molality.

Sixth graders become more aware of how land features, climate, and vegtation affect civilization. Students are divided into groups and research one of China's regions. They make a relief of their designated area.

Students develop and create a production company and produce a fall event that demonstrates what they have learned in various subject areas. STudents create stories, complete a venn diagram comparing fall and summer, graph and measure...

First graders demonstrate various ways to represent and verify a whole or set separated in two, three, or four equal parts. Using interlocking cubes, Students model a part of a whole or a part of a set. They use appropriate tools and...

In this World History instructional activity, 6th graders identify that ancient Egypt is divided into four sections. They complete a chart where each of the four sections is broken down into specific time periods. Students write the...

In this vocabulary building worksheet, students answer 20 questions to complete the crossword puzzle. A riddle is also included.

Students explore the geography of Pacific Asia. The class is divided into two groups to participate in a role-play activity where they act as European explorers. Students utilize mathematics, spreadsheet and internet technology to make...

Students review the most recent vocabulary list of French words. Using literature by Victor Hugo and Guy de Maupassant, they discover the history and culture of France. Using a map and the text, they locate the cities and regions of...