Third graders consider space and the techniques artists use to create three-dimensionality within a painting or drawing. They examine works by Millet, Bruegel and Demuth and then create original drawings that explore the effects of...

Second graders study Fulton and his Steamboat, the "Trail of Tears," the Oregon Trail, the Transcontinental Railroad and the Pony Express in this series of lessons.

Learners identify various topographical features that contribute to the growth of a city. They identify how military strategies contribute to the growth of a city.

Students research products imported from Europe and use a map to show the routes the products might have followed to reach this country. They take a field trip to a store that carries imported products and take note of how many come from...

Students explore music about water. They listen to various pieces of music, play instruments, and plan and create a piece of art that includes a water motif.

Young scholars make a clay model and a geographic map of a watershed. They talk about the differences between the two representations and the potential human threats to watersheds.

Pupils discuss the characteristics of a hazardous waste site and how they can cause health problems to humans. In groups, they research the various ways to deal with the hazardous materials and read recent articles on the subject. To...

Eighth graders examine how Andrew Jackson's decisions during The Battle of New Orleans led to victory. They study the importance of The Battle of New Orleans in the Treaty of Ghent and discuss the results of the War of 1812. Finally,...

Young scholars research the various aspects of groundwater contamination that threaten health and human safety. They create a model and display that informs other about the health and safety risks. Students illustrate ways in which these...

Explore the history of domesticated pigs and their important byproducts. After discussing the use of pigs, class members create game boards describing the animals. While playing the game, they determine if the answers are true or...

Students write a paragraph explaining how a technological innovation from a particular country has affected the world. Using a variety of resources, students identify a technological innovation, giving accurate historical and...

Third graders investigate the concept of American citizenship by pretending to time travel. They travel back in time to visit the eras of Thomas Jefferson, Hellen Keller, Harriet Tubman, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and community heroes....

Students study the theory that sound travels through a variety of instruments. They explore all the channels of the ear and its various purposes. Students test objects to see which ones were vibrating to make sound heard.

Students are able to explain why water is an indispensable resource in a written essay and class discussion. They identify at least three examples of where water has been a source of conflict between societies from a reading and...

Seventh graders study the engineering projects that the US Army Corps of Engineers initiated during the development of Texas. They examine primary source documents that are in digital and print form, and identify US Army Corp of Engineer...

In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.

Pupils examine the Mission Era. In this US History online lesson plan, students investigate daily life during the Mission Era as they participate in hands-on activities.

Students analyze a case study and evaluate its implications on the scientific community.  In this Science ethics lesson, students read a case study and write responses to questions. Students discuss the actions of each scientist and...

Tenth graders study environmental values vs. economic development.  In this environmental decisions lesson students role play in a policy making setting. 

In this countries and cultures worksheet, students write definitions for various terms, complete a description of a trip around Europe by adding articles, and write an essay about places to visit in their own country.

Seventh graders use technology to review cell structure and function. In this cells less, 7th graders review the parts and functions of a cell, and use photography/video and PowerPoint to enhance their explorations.

Second graders complete activities to measure motion and learn about the Earth's history. In this motion and Earth history lesson, 2nd graders discuss sound and complete a matching sound activity. Students then study the history of Earth...

Second graders investigate the agriculture of rice by reading a study guide.  In this food making lesson, 2nd graders read about the irrigation of rice fields used for harvesting.  Students write three sentences about the rice...

Students consider their perceptions of the world through their 5 senses while visiting the West Virginia State Museum. In this West Virginia history lesson, students discover how knowing about the past helps with their understanding of...