Students design a service-learning project with pen pals. In this philanthropy lesson, students research various charitable organizations with a pen pal and collect cans in order to get money for a donation. Students write to their pen...

Young scholars engage in a variety of activities that are conducted with a computer lab or can be modified to accommodate a smaller group. They are encouraged to take personal pride in all the work they do. The lesson is meant to be a...

Learners demonstrate their understanding of a book read in class. In this reading comprehension lesson, students participate in a process drama led by their teacher in order to demonstrate their understanding of the book "The Lost...

Students explore the world of termites, their adaptations, and anatomy. They examine the property risks of termites and how pest control professionals manage termite problems.

Students identify and describe the importance of maintaining good personal hygiene. Individual students write a paragraph describing their personal hygiene regimen. Products used for personal hygiene are identified. This lesson is...

Young scholars discuss the importance of job safety and identify ways to remain safe on the job. Working in small groups, students explore the laws that ensure on the job safety. They role play several safety situations. This activity...

Students conduct an open discussion on the legal, social, and health consequences associated with substance abuse. Working in pairs, students discuss the effects of substance abuse and brainstorm possible solutions. Independently,...

Students explore the conflicts between the economy and the environment by focusing on forest management in Maine. They read pamphlets on siliviculture and clear-cutting as well as those by environmental groups then conduct a debate on...

High schoolers identify events of the environmental movement in the United States.  For this environment  lesson plan students study Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir, who had a great impact on the environmental movement. 

Young scholars examine the processes that contribute to the deterioration of shipwrecked in shallow and deep water.  In this research activity students explore shipwrecks and how the deterioration process works.  Young scholars...

Young scholars explore how the study of diseases, epidemics and disease management promotes our understanding of human culture and history. They also examine the roles of agriculture, trade and living in cities in promoting the spread of...

For this lesson, 10th graders research the elements within a particular period of the periodic table of elements. Students gather data from PDA for each element and join other individuals to decpher the patterns in the peridoc table.

Fourth graders explore the concept of conflict mediation. In this coping skills lesson, 4th graders discover conflict mediation skills that may be used to resolve conflict. Students also learn techniques to reduce stress.

High schoolers compare and contrast the cost of medical care with or without insurance. Students differntiate between public and private clinics. They write a description of an ache or pain to share with a medical professional. This...

Students discuss the importance of abiding by the school rules in order to keep safe at school. Students identify why it is important to attend school regularly. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English.

Students compose cover letters. In this writing skills instructional activity, students follow the provided steps to write cover letters that introduce them to potential employers.

Students examine the aftermath of war. In this Vietnam War lesson, students consider the implications of war as they analyze the image Siege of An Loc, South Vietnam. Students discuss the causes of the war and the outcome prior to...

Young scholars investigate where lumber products come from and how they are processed.  In this resource instructional activity students watch a video and understand how the lumber is managed as a renewable resource. 

Students demonstrate how to count by 2's. In this number sense lesson, students review skip counting on the hundreds chart and recognize the pattern of counting by 2's. Students use a reproducible of a calendar to color in the days as...

Young scholars explore recycling.  In this ecology lesson, students sort classroom garbage into items that can be reused, reduced, or recycled.  Young scholars brainstorm ideas for reusing items and discuss ways to celebrate...

Students experience and test island biogeography ideas by comparing diversity and abundance of rocky inter-tidal patches. Working, in groups of three, they investigate rocks and creatures found in a tidepool. Lesson plan designed for...

Students discuss the responsibilities of advancing in grade and participating in more activities. In this grade transition lesson, students watch a 'ball juggling' demonstration to visually identify the responsibilities they have as...

Students explore clip art pictures to create a rebus.  In this clip art activity, students define what a rebus is and then create their original rebuses.  Students use clip art from the computer to design their rebuses.

Students practice using adverbs of frequency through a discussion of job promotions. Students discuss the qualities that lead to job promotion. With the teacher, students role play asking their employers about promotion opportunities....