Students experience the dynamic skills and processes needed to design the next generation of launch vehicles at NASA. They view how mathematics, science and technology all work together to achieve excellence in human space flights.

Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the formation of a multimedia presentation to create a documentary of a middle school. They take photographs with a digital camera and use computer software to create a school project.

Students examine the history or relations between China and Tibet. In this research skills activity, students investigate the relationship between Tibet and China as they explore provided Internet links. Students write position...

Students explore the pros and cons of forest fires. For this science lesson, students research the ecological implications of forest fires. Students record their findings in journals and compose a persuasive e-mail to government officials.

Collaborate to create a visual version of a poem using video. Before class, choose a poem to pick apart. Read it aloud and then analyze it in detail as a class. Assign a line or short section to each student to expand upon using a...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students consider and share the importance of volunteering. Students participate in a service learning project and reflect on it.

Learners read an article from USA Today about technology and the music business. In this news article lesson plan, students read an article about failed musicians and their new roles in music and technology. Learners discuss the article...

Eleventh graders explore the term terrorism.  In this US History lesson, 11th graders participate in a press release on terrorism. 

Students analyze the relationship between war and media. In this media awareness lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on freedom of the press and military censorship. Students participate in an activity connected...

Students study the reproductive strategies of reef building corals.  In this coral reef lesson students describe the behaviors of reef building corals and their nutritional strategies. 

Young scholars analyze mass media to analyze media bias. In this media bias activity, students read example situations and definitions about media bias. Young scholars read and discuss how to be aware of media bias.

Sixth graders write a poem and an essay about the machines they have learned about that are used in agriculture. For this machines lesson plan, 6th graders compare different kinds of machines and discuss the economic impact machines in...

Young scholars discuss agriculture. In this farming lesson, students compare farming practices from the past compared to when machines were introduced. They discuss this concept as a class and participate in multiple activities. This...

Students explore the causes of El Niño. In this series of earth science activity, students research the consequences of this weather phenomenon. They recommend ways to prepare for this disaster.

Students study how an electric car operates.  In this electric car lesson students assemble an electric car motor from parts from an internal combustion engine.

Students explore the Space Race and Arms Race. In this Cold War lesson, students watch video clips and read information about how the Cold War was fought. Students complete a writing activity based on the information presented.

Students examine the role of the Prince's Trust. In this British charities lesson, students research selected websites to determine the type of charity work that is performed by the Prince's Trust. Students also research the work of...

Students compare the Ethiopia of the 1980's to today. In this current events lesson, students conduct research about the poverty-stricken Ethiopia exposed by the media in the 1980's with the conditions there today. Students discuss the...

Students create a radio announcement based on the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. For this radio announcement lesson plan, students discuss the type of language used in other announcements and create their own.

Learners develop a travelogue to describe the distinct ecological regions of Mount Kilimanjaro. They describe the health issues that may affect climbers, and any necessary equipment or safety precautions that the team may need at each...

Students view a film about the role of the media in the Vietnam War. They discuss the risks journalists face when covering a war and how the television changed how people at home saw the war. They answer questions to complete the lesson.

Students use telecommunications and online resources to participate in activities that develop solutions outside the classroom. They use email attachments and FAX to send their finished letters describing why people should or should not...

Young scholars discover how AM radio signals can travel at night. They listen for a radio station not in their immediate area and log the call sign and the location of the station. They discuss the difference in transmissions during the...

Students view local television news programs with their parents to analyze content and discuss current isues. They write with their parents comments on their discussion to be later shared in class..