In this energy worksheet, middle schoolers read articles on the internet about energy and answer short answer questions. Students answer 10 questions total.

Young scholars discuss Biz Kids understanding that it is a program to help people become financially educated. In this mathematics activity, students view an episode and discuss what they would do if given various situations like going...

Students investigate the concept of Ohm's Law and how it is used when finding a solution to an equation. They use properties of equality in order to find the solution for the variable. Students also apply a formula to real life problems...

Learners discuss their plans for the future. they draw pictures of something from their future that they plan to do or be. They display their art work in the classroom.

Students use historical aerial photographs and current aerial photographs to compare the change over time to the land. In this land changing lesson plan, students analyze, compare, contrast, and list the land change in their own community.

Students learn why the census makes a difference. For this U.S. Census lesson plan, students connect data and history in their study of previous population booms and analyze census data in order to make predictions about the future.

Students learn why the census makes a difference. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students identify who uses census data and how, trace the impact of census data from Census 2000, and present findings in a graphic format.

Students explore how decisions are made and practice solving problems that require choices. They comprehend that solving problems requires a strategy or plan. Students recognize that "common sense" is really practiced decision-making. ...

Young scholars discuss problems immigrants may have when coming to a new country. They take on the role of a law maker from the era and create an action plan and policy based on samples they read (links provided). Students discuss ways...

Students create a mini city using proportions that fit a model human they construct using tin foil. They plan the city including a library, sports arena, living spaces, parks and businesses. When constructing the paper buildings, they...

Students define their own civic responsibility and create a PowerPoint presentation about their volunteer efforts. In this civic responsibility instructional activity, students define the word volunteer and read an article about a...

Students refine their usage of past simple or present perfect. After a lecture/demo, students work in pairs and utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to help them gain practice with time signifiers.

Students use available assessment tools to discover their personality type and corresponding career options. They research two business careers of interest that correspond with their personality type and consider employment requirements...

Students understand how to calculate the return on investments for various rates and lengths. Also, they compare their results with the StocksQuest Calculator, which lists calculations year by year.

Here is a 19-page sample activity that uses an interesting format. It starts with an appetizer or activity to make reading the book James and the Giant Peach fun. Then it dives into the main course or core content instruction which...

Students explore the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). In this FCCLA lesson plan, students research and design food-related businesses. Students create business plans and present them to their classmates.

Young scholars use information from the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India Web site to explore the Indian economy and environment for business investment, then write a business proposal.

Students explore the work ethic and world view of the current "gamer generation." They brainstorm, describe, analyze and document the latest technology to create a virtual time capsule for a future generation.

Students work in groups to brainstorm ideas about different jobs they could have in the future. In this careers lesson plan, students learn about careers, brainstorm what they could do, take a survey, and differentiate between...

Students make a plan for the future of Paradise Island. Their recommendations should help government leaders manage the impacts of expanding tourism, while preserving the unique natural resources of this island.

Learners research and create a realistic plan for energy efficiency.  In this investigative lesson students answer questions and fill out a worksheet on energy. 

Students simulate the role of a travel agent to understand how to read and use road maps. They plan a bus trip through New England for a group of travelers that includes, bus travel, meals and attractions. They plan the distance that...

Fourth graders assume different jobs of a community and understand the terms goods, services, producer, and consumer. In this community lesson plan, 4th graders answer short answer questions to show their knowledge of the terms.

Learners discover the infrastructure that supports the travel industry. They use a document to discuss how these types of businesses plan for the future. They examine how private and public organizations differ with regards to tourism.