Students explore the issue of sexually transmitted diseases and discover that someone may have an STD with no symptoms. In this sexually transmitted diseases lesson, students complete a worksheet as a large group. Students discuss how...

Young scholars build a solar oven. In this solar energy lesson, students follow directions that show them how to build a solar oven made from a pizza box that can heat up food.

Learners explore snow. In this forms of water lesson, students read a story about snow, identify the types of snow found in Alaska, and learn Inuit words for snow. The lesson calls for an Intuit Elder to visit the classroom as a guest...

High schoolers explore communication skills. In this career traits lesson, students are introduced to Eric Berne's Transactional Analysis Model of Communication. High schoolers discuss the impact of verbal and nonverbal communication in...

Learners explore the cultural phenomenon of older mothers. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about reproduction, IVF, and cultural changes that have prompted some women to give birth later in life.

Young scholars explore aquatic life. In this science lesson, students visit an aquatic ecosystem and collect animals found there. Young scholars create a food chain for the aquatic ecosystem.

Students explore canoes and kayaks. For this canoe and kayak lesson, students research the history, parts, and sport of the canoe and kayak.  Students then practice how to use a paddle for each boat, and go on a field trip in order...

Young scholars create resumes. In this careers lesson, students look through classified ads and decide on a "job" to apply for. Young scholars write mock resumes by using professional resumes as an outline.

Students examine teen labor laws. In this teen jobs lesson, students read labor laws and complete sample job applications. Students also role play job interviews and examine hiring packets.

Second graders research dangerous weather and how they can stay safe. In this environment lesson, 2nd graders view video clips and research the Internet to identify the different types of severe weather storms. Students complete a...

Students investigate segregation in the United States. For this American Civil Rights lesson, students read Oh Freedom and discuss the implications of segregation. Students then view images from the time period and take notes...

Students are introduced to the animals of Asia. In this biodiversity instructional activity, students use interactive maps to identify animals from Asia, then play a memory game to reinforce the information.

Students react to the current financial crisis. In this community building activity, students are given the opportunity to voice their thoughts and feelings on the current financial crisis in the safety of a classroom meeting.

Young scholars explore alcohol use. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Girls are Drinking Like Boys", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based on the...

Students explore personal health issues. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Cities Crack Down on Raves", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity...

Students study conflict resolution. In this conflict resolution lesson, students read a book about anger and watch a puppet skit about how to handle conflicts. Students create their own puppet skit about conflict resolution.

Students compare and contrast the German flag to the American flag. In this diversity lesson, students view an example of the German flag and American flag. Students list the differences and similarities between both flags. Students...

Seventh graders explore nutrition and the effect it has by participating in class discussions.  In this diet and exercise lesson, 7th graders analyze print advertisements and discuss how unrealistic their expectations are and how...

Students write personal histories. In this historical analysis instructional activity, students explore their own places in history as they read the diaries of others and write their own.

Students conduct a survey. In this math lesson, students design and conduct a survey about Thanksgiving foods. Students display the collected data in a graph and use the graph to determine what food to serve for a Thanksgiving meal.

Students make a list and decode words that are related to grocery shopping. In this grocery shopping lesson plan, students discuss what you do at the grocery store.

Students look through magazines and calculate the percentages of the types of ads in the magazines. For this percentages lesson plan, students create a graph to show their results.

Students explore the cost of a party. In this math lesson plan, students plan a party and determine the cost of hosting a party. Students use information from grocery stores to determine the unit cost of items for the party.

Students record their personal medical history. For this medical history activity, students practice completing a medical history form. Students write with a purpose in this lesson.