Students are introduced to the purpose behind the Chinese New Year celebration. As a class, they examine different traditions focusing on the Lai-See envelopes. After watching a PowerPoint presentation, they make their own envelopes...

High schoolers explore figurative language. In this Fahrenheit 451 lesson, students read the Bradbury novel. As they read, high schoolers note the simile, metaphor, and personification examples that they encounter.

Students differentiate between reproductive and therapeutic cloning and then use research, discussion, and writing in journals to examine their own personal opinions on these subjects.

Young scholars discover cells make up all living things. In this life science lesson, students investigate living organisms and the cells that create them. Finally the young scholars create a testable question, conduct an investigation,...

Third graders research ways in which plants are essential to humans. In this Global Peace lesson, 3rd graders participate in tasks, such as creating a propaganda poster. Students may watch the film, The Lorax, as a closing activity.

Pupils study the terms paleontology and archaeology and examine how they can help us learn about prehistoric Native Iowans.  In this archaeology lesson students discuss these terms and view a video on Native Americans. 

Students explore biotechnology through various activities. In this biology lesson, students analyze its pros and cons. They study and read informative articles about biotechnology.

Students study and research marine invertebrates.  In this marine lesson students create an illustrated report and help complete a class exhibit. 

Fourth graders focus on fluency by reading the book Charlotte's Web. In this reading strategies lesson, 4th graders partner read, do guided reading, and independent reading to increase fluency. Students use Venn Diagrams, discuss...

Learners study crocodiles and how they have survived and adapted over time. For this crocodiles lesson students research information on crocodiles.

Students examine the Chinese calendar and Zodiac signs in this early elementary instructional activity on calendars and culture. Discussions on cultural beliefs and values are emphasized and could be controversial.

In this comprehension worksheet, students read a selection about the Bottlenose Dolphin, then answer 5 multiple choice questions. Answers provided.

Students write a detailed character analysis by adopting a character from the novel, Great Expectations, and become an authority on the character.

Pupils explore the relationship between producers and consumers. In this activity, they trace the ingredients in the foods they eat to plants. Supplement to Natureworks episode from New Hampshire Public Television, but activities may be...

Young scholars research challenges with which modern biotechnology confronts wild nature. Students collect articles that relate to biotechnology and the environment. Young scholars prepare a collaborative answer to the question, "Do we...

Fourth graders create a brochure containing accurate information about plants, animals, weather, location, and transportation in the rainforest.