Learners find common ratios of geometric sequences on a spreadsheet. Using this data, they create scatter plots of the sequences to determine how each curve is related to the value of the common ratio. They will consider whether series...

Learners study and explore the portrayal and development of a major character in a novel from the novel, "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens. They identify words and phrases that effectively describe the main character in this novel....

Students investigate buffers and their behaviors when used with acids and bases. In this buffers lesson plan, students use a pH meter and create buffered acidic and basic solutions. To each of the buffered solutions students add strong...

Students create instruments to capture different types of insects. In this The Greatest Show on Earth: The World's Smallest Animals lesson, students compare the attributes of certain insects and record the data on a chart. After catching...

Students examine the giant squid and its habitat. In this giant squid lesson, students discover the size, behavior, and natural habitat of the giant squid. Activities range from scientific information to myths and folklore. Students...

Young scholars create nature journals. In this introduction to the nature journal activity, students discover the uses of nature journals and begin their own. Young scholars are challenged to use vivid, concise terms in their descriptive...

Students observe and chart the body of earthworms. In this earthworm lesson plan, students each get their own earthworm to observe and play with. They then record the different body parts of an earthworm and the different behaviors they...

Students experiment with common substances to observe molecular behavior. In this molecular properties lesson plan, students move through four stations as they try to inflate a balloon inside a bottle, pour water from a jar, and observe...

Students explore the science and sport of scuba diving. In this scuba diving instructional activity, students build Cartesian divers and observe their behavior under water pressure.

Students understand that people treat people differently sometimes because they are different.In this mutual respect and lesson, students discuss the need for positive change and how they can be a part of that. Students survey others,...

Students investigate spiders. In this spiders lesson, students create a habitat for a spider with a jar, twigs, and dirt. Students observe the behavior of the spider and record how they spend their days.

Explore communication techniques by using the latest video technology.  In this special education lesson, students create a video discussing their own social goals for the future.  Students utilize Flip Video cameras to...

Students examine the effects of hearing loss. For this lesson on physical disabilities, students survey five older adults on hearing impairments. Students pool their data and compare their results with the results from other studies...

Young scholars investigate germs. In this cross curriculum health and biology lesson, students listen to Old Black Fly by Jim Aylesworth and identify ways in which flies spread germs. Young scholars discuss hand washing during a visit by...

Students discover ways to make the world a peaceful place.  In this humanity lesson plan, students read the book Peace Begins with You by Katerine Sholes, then discuss how they can have a peaceful impact on their society....

Students explore heat transfer.  In this temperature and molecule behavior lesson plan, students view a PowerPoint while simultaneously performing experiments in which heat transfer is demonstrated.  Students use cold beakers,...

Seventh graders explore their personal health by completing a worksheet. In this healthy living lesson plan, 7th graders examine the health triangle and research ways to prevent at risk behavior. Students complete a health survey based...

Students investigate human behavior by defining bullies.  For this psychology lesson, students read the book Just One Flick of a Finger, and discuss why bullies act out in front of other children.  Students investigate actions...

Students consider what risky choices may do to their lives. In this personal health activity, students watch a Discovery video about personal choices and discuss the content of the video. Students then play a game that that allows them...

Students explore gender roles by describing an ideal partner. In this human characteristic lesson, students create a chart which describes the positive and negative aspects they seek in a partner of the opposite sex. Students demonstrate...

Learners explore the meaning of good manners and proper etiquette.  In this behavior lesson, students read an article that explains manners in the social setting and workplace, then complete several activities that reinforce the...

Students examine behavior. In this polite manners lesson plan, students will determine appropriate responses to different situations they may experience at school. They will listen to the story My Manners Matter by Pat Thomas and...

Learners experience hoarding food for winter. In this squirrel lesson, students simulate hoarding behavior as either a red or gray squirrel. Learners play a game called Winter Survival and discover how squirrels survive through the...

Students simulate predators and prey. In this predators and prey lesson, students analyze adaptive behaviors of both predators and prey. Students role-play animals in a game scenario.