Third graders read the story The Stolen Smell, and complete language arts activities based on the book. In this The Stolen Smell lesson plan, 3rd graders complete activities such as discussion, reading, researching, drawing, role...

Students investigate the geography of Canada by analyzing a map of the country.  In this North American geography lesson plan, students identify the 13 provinces of Canada and their locations by examining a Canadian map. ...

Students analyze satellite image data of Volcan Villarica. In this earth science lesson, students identify dangerous areas surrounding the volcano. They propose a new safe location for the town.

Students examine ocean currents. In this investigative lesson, students examine ocean currents and the relationship between the ocean, our atmosphere, and the weather. They will create a model of an ocean current.

Students gauge earthquake intensity by reviewing firsthand accounts. They use the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale and newspaper articles to estimate the strength and effects of a past earthquake.

Students discover how manifest destiny and westward expansion are related. Using the Internet, they research the beginnings of the movement of manifest destiny and how it influenced people moving westward. They discuss the expectations...

Students will observe wind erosion and how crop residue prevents erosion.Point out the three kinds of fields to the students. Do as much or as little instruction as needed to explain the pan with crop residue. Conservation tillage...

Students use the Internet to research Minoan and Mycenaean trade. In groups, they develop a chart showing the goods that were exported and imported. Using primary source documents, they examine the materials found in the wreckage of the...

In this "the" or nothing learning exercise, 7th graders review, analyze and discuss when its appropriate to use definite pronouns. Students add the definite article "the" to ten sentences as required.

In this biomes worksheet, students color the map of North America according to the biome clues. Students then answer questions about the North American biomes.

Students examine food sources. In this agriculture lesson, students investigate how food is stored, moved, and processed as they participate in a classroom activity.

Tenth graders explore the massive immigration from Vietnam and Cambodia.  In this World History lesson, 10th graders examine the crisis that led to this immigration.  Students participate in a debate on whether the United...

In this vocabulary in conversation worksheet, students enter the word in the dialog based on context clues, with answers available.

Fourth graders complete a variety of experiments to meet science goals.  For this life sciences lesson, 4th graders make yogurt, discover the attraction of opposite charges in electricity, learn the effects of glaciers, and explore...

Student examine the basic characteristics of folklore. In this folklore lesson, learners complete activities to identify two kinds of folk, folk groups, and folklife. Students list daily activities in their home, identify folk groups...

Students debate over the development in the habitat of gray whales. In this role playing lesson, students will take on various roles in a debate over the development of a salt production facility in the San Ignacio Lagoon concerning the...

Fifth graders make a graph and write an essay to interpret the data of birds that take advantage of habitats near rice farms. In this data lesson plan, 5th graders calculate the information given to them and interpret it in an essay form.

Learners examine Gandhi's Salt March. For this peace and tolerance lesson, students discuss the Salt Tax Levy that was imposed in India. Learners then debate how the Indian National Congress should have handled the issue.

Eleventh graders examine the road to the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson, 11th graders read Thomas Paine's works and identify the issues that the colonists had with the British government.

Seventh graders explore the Reformation.  In this World History instructional activity, 7th graders analyze primary sources on being Protestant and Catholic.  Students discuss as a class the impact of the Reformation. 

In this absolute time worksheet, students define radiometric dating, tree rings and varves as means to measure absolute time. They are given information about each of these methods of dating.

Third graders research the Los Angeles River Basin and how it has changed over time.

Students apply an interactive smog visualization application, Smog City to see how ozone levels are related to population levels and emissions. They study associated vocabulary and complete a worksheet.

Students recall their knowledge of Native American people who lived in the West and reflect on how their perspectives differed from pioneers and argonauts of the 19th century.