Sixth graders use word-processing software to create a newspaper, as if they were Roman citizens, using information gathered during research.

Students, using the "Oh Sew Easy" book, create a duvet cover. Along with the duvet cover they create a a shower curtain. Students perform the hands on activity by using fabric and a sewing machine.

Students create a shadow quilt using designs from the book Shadow Quilts by Patricia Magaret and Donna Slusser. They use the book's ideas to design the quilt with their own fabric choices. They practice the shadow quilt technique and...

Students create a hand applique flannel quilt while working on a wildsunflower block. Students practice their hand applique techniques to perfect the invisible stitch. Students create a quilt using hand applique techniques.

Students play a matching game to practice pairing foods with their food groups. In this health and nutrition lesson, the class discusses food choices, then students play an on-line memory game.

Students examine the Flying Geese quilt pattern, and discuss and identify the pattern. They write a paragraph titled, My Quilt Report, summarizing the information discussed about the quilt patterns.

Students practice making pieced flower blocks to be used on their quilts. As a class, they create simple and complicated templates to be used as a stand alone wall hanging. They share their creation with the class and receive...

Students use the book "Small Quilts with Vintage Charm" to utilize the steps and techniques to make a quilt. They focus on accurate cutting, sewing, and fabric selection.

The debate over genetically modified organisms is on! Young biologists imagine that they have been asked to choose which corn chips will be sold for a fundraiser, one made with GMOs or one without. This four-day lesson plan requires...

In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions based on The Worldly Philosophers. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students study the Common Agricultural Policy and the Common Fisheries Policy as cases in which governments try to correct market failure. They complete a question and answer sheet.

Pupils examine data and identify trends. They explain factors that affect changes and trends in the economy. They develop their own policy suggestions and shares them with the class.

Students analyze corporation whose stock they may consider buying for the Global Stock Game (GSG).

Young economists explore opportunity cost by counting how much money Susan has in her piggy bank. From here, they are challenged to help Susan make a choice about what she can buy with her money. 

Students contribute their own personal gasoline consumption data with other schools. They share thoughts and opinions on fossil fuels, its effects and what they can do in an effort to conserve natural resources.

Second graders participate in the Market Day project. They produce goods, market goods, and earn money to buy goods.

Pupils use a magazine article/picture to explain consumer spending and discuss the key elements that influence consumer spending.

Eighth graders investigate future career choices by looking at classified ads in the newspaper. They consider their lifestyle choices when looking at career options. They prepare a written essay which details how they will prepare for...

Students examine the Women's Suffrage Movement in Nebraska. In this women's rights lesson, students explore primary and secondary sources regarding suffrage in the state and obstacles that women in the state faced when it came to casting...

Students identify and analyze land use changes over time with historic aerial photographs, and classify different land use into categories.

Students find out how to use annual reports to analyze a corporation whose stock they may buy for the Global Stock Game. They read the investor information section, which provides detailed information about the company's products and...

High schoolers view commercials from American and Latin American cultures and discuss the values and selling strategies used in each commercial.

Students identify factors in human society and the natural environment aree interdependent. They analyze interdependencies demonstrated in various situations and occurances.