Learners brainstorm a list of objects that are thrown in the trash each day and come up with alternative uses for the trash. They design a 3-D poster to display their ideas to recycle and reuse items creately to personally erase waste.

Students brainstorm what the solution to soil pollution is, where it comes from and what can be done to preserve and protect the Earth. They identify ways that they can start at home to erase soil pollution and draw a picture advocating...

Students research the varied causes of hunger and the effects malnutrition can have on people's bodies and minds. They brainstorm concrete steps they can take to help erase hunger and malnutrition. Students draw one or more ways that...

Students experiment working with sponges to mix colors, marble, etch and make a sponge print. They brainstorm all the possibilities for various art techniques utilizing sponges and washable paint. Each student remembers to incorporate in...

Students, after approaching the concept of sound, brainstorm a list of as many objects and creatures that they can think of that make sounds and draw and illustrate each one. They research information about decibels and how levels of...

Here's a comprehension exercise that asks readers to include direct quotes in their analysis of an article on ways to conserve natural resources.

Scholars discover the amount of the Earth's water in various locations such as the ocean, ice, the atmosphere, etc. They then make a model of the how much water those percentages represent. Finally, analysis questions bring the concepts...

Young scholars work together to brainstorm their obstacles in testing different scientific principles. In groups, they are given a scenerio with a specific dilemma and they use the internet to research how to solve the problem. They...

Students brainstorm ways to prevent fires from home. In this technology instructional activity, students create fire-safety posters for their school. They research the internet and explore other resources to get information for the...

Students are introduced to the concepts involved in technological designs. In groups, they design and build a technology related item using research to backup why they have chosen that specific design. They experiment by varying...

In this nitrogen and water cycle worksheet, students will brainstorm a main idea about the nitrogen cycle or the water cycle. Then the student will write in three details that support their main idea.

In this fast and slow movement worksheet, students will brainstorm things that move at fast speeds and things that move at slow speeds. Students will write these items in the correct category in this graphic organizer worksheet.

Eighth graders research the importance of diet and its relationship to disease. They examine their own attitudes about the foods they eat.

Students write Sun and Moon poetry. In this poetry lesson, students research the sun and the moon.  They write poetry and create two class baskets for descriptive words about each.

Students explore the benefits of new technology for the home and its possible drawbacks.

Second graders study basic facts about consumers and consumer goods. The book "On Market Street" is used in this lesson.

Students apply the principles of American democracy to people with disabilities. They analyze how individuals and groups in American society have struggled to achieve the liberties and equality promised in the principles of American...

Students practice reading an atlas and writing prompts. They use graphic organizers to construct their writing prompt. They use the Internet to do their research.

High schoolers learn how a business starts and finds financial independence. For this lesson, students learn the struggle of financial management, the costs of running a business and how to keep a budget.

In this symbiosis worksheet, students will brainstorm 2 examples of each different type of symbiotic relationship which includes mutualism, parasitism, and commensalism.

Students study the incident between Vice President Dick Cheney and his friend while hunting. They brainstorm and research different scandals throughout History and complete a homework assignment.

Students view a video clip about fire safety. They work together to research fire safety strategies in public and private buildings. They create a prototype of a building using safety measures.

Young scholars follow the steps of the engineering design process to meet the challenge of getting their entire class from one location on the playground to the sidewalk without touching the ground between. The class develops a well...

Students conduct inquiry-based research for basic information about microbes, infections, and HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. After gathering answers to their questions, students develop a presentation to post on their school's Web site.