Students replicate some of the trailblazing methods of Lewis and Clark on a fifteen-minute "writing journey" through the school or neighborhood.

Students use their visualizing and interpreting skills to produce original writings and artwork.

Students view slides or live specimens to name and describe the distinguishing features of groups of arthropods, especially spiders and insects. They complete worksheets, observe webs and then search for and record where spiders can be...

Students survey their peers on the issue of homelessness. They visit a shelter and research it on the internet. They identify myths and discover the importance of job skills and education.

Learners create a graph showing their family roots. They read about how immigrants can develop strong feelings for two countries. They discover the importance of their earliest memories.

Students review and discuss a variety of sayings, folklore and superstitions about spiders. They discuss this information and choose either an interesting fact or appealing foklore tradition to illustrate.

The students will use computer software to develop a KWL chart to determine the roles of different government officials. The chart will reveal what they already know. Then the instructor will give new information as needed.

Learners research an artist's life and create an artistic, attractive, organized PowerPoint presentation about him/her.

Students research a famous woman from a previous lesson plan. They develop a chant about her and her accomplishments. They share their findings with the community.

Young scholars create a women's history trail. They interview residents of their local community. They create information brochures on different women as well.

Students create place settings for a dinner to celebrate the school's diversity. They invite older members of the community to join. They discuss culture during the dinner.

Students collect and examine different soil samples. They test for specific types of soil elements and the pH level. They answer questions about optimum growing conditions as well.

Learners complete various readings and decorating, constructing, and flying a kite. They analyze how the parts of a system to together. Students comprehend the concept of area.

Students explore the scientific enterprise and the contributions of diverse people. They explore some of the more practical applications of the scientific enterprise. Students describe how the cast cooler works, and discuss how inventor...

Career Gates: Technology highlghts various employees from a variety of employers talking about how technology has impacted their careers and increased work efficiency, accuracy, and productivity in their various fields. WLVT PBS 39, The...

This resource provides information about some technology careers you've probably never thought of.

Careers in computer science and technology can be fun and rewarding. Find out what a person working in these fields does.

This site lists many of the careers in lab technology, along with descriptions of each one. There is also information on schooling and certification.

Interested in engineering technology, technology, or engineering careers? This site sponsored by the state of NY clarifies the differences between academic degrees in this field.

Glencoe offers the STEM Handbook which outlines the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math in opening many career pathways.

Are you interested in exploring a career in court reporting or broadcast captioning? This site describes job responsibilities, salary, and employment outlook.

In this book, Sylvia Acevedo tells how she became a rocket scientist. Includes audio narration in English, Spanish, and Turkish with text in English.

Meet 43 groundbreaking Women in STEM! Their discoveries have saved millions of lives, pioneered modern technology, and pushed the boundaries of the universe in pursuit of knowledge. But before they were Nobel Prize winners and...

In this media-rich, self-paced lesson, students explore the range of industries that produce and rely on advanced technology and learn how their skills and interests may align with career opportunities in this cutting-edge sector.