Students i examine 10 pieces of evidence for the Pangaea theory and use them to reconstruct the super continent. They determine that land masses on Earth are slowly changing shape as a result of moving for millions of years.

Students begin the lesson plan by discussing how where they live affects how they live. As a class, they add examples to each category such as home types, clothing, jobs and food. Using those categories, they write about their life in...

Students study inhabitants of the Sahara. In this Tuareg culture lesson, students explore the how the Tuareg people adapt to their environment as they research specific Internet sites.

Students inquire about the politics and culture of Ancient Rome. For this Ancient Rome project/unit, students research life during ancient Roman times and create a newspaper with articles on politics, sports, culture, and economics.

Fifth graders study early explorers. In this World history lesson, 5th graders draw an outline of a map labeling each part, build geographical features out of dough, and paint each of the land and water features.

High schoolers study deserts and how they occur.  In this desert lesson students research deserts and desertification then divide into groups and come up with an action plan to help rehabilitate these areas. 

Fifth graders explore the cotton plant. In this cotton instructional activity, 5th graders research the process of growing cotton. Students explore the economic and cultural differences in the states that grew cotton for trade and industry.

Fifth graders make reports on Anglophone countries and report to the class.  In this Anglophone countries report students take note of presented material.  Students answer questions related to the reports. students write a...

Fourth graders identify the different habitats found in the seven regions of the United States. In this ecology instructional activity, 4th graders write an essay about how humans affect the ecosystem and vice versa. They discuss how...

Students comprehend the difference between monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals. They are able to compare and contrast these organisms (Australian mammals) with other mammals. Students are able to identify Australian mammals.

Students examine the types of agriculture in their own state and in their local community. They examine how food makes it to their local grocery store. They compare data from different states.

Students use the program SKYPE to speak to a pal in a Latin American country and describe their life and compare and contrast it to the other's. In this SKYPE lesson plan, students create digital presentations about life in North...

Young scholars examine the various types of world markets and analyze the differences between developed and developing countries. They watch a PowerPoint presentation and take notes, participate in a role-play that demonstrates supply...

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

Students draw animals and plants that are described to them as they read passages of people who traveled across the Gila Trail in the Southwest. In this Gila Trail lesson plan, students also write a letter describing a plant or animal in...

Students explore the characteristics of major ecosystems, the interactions of the organisms within the systems, and the effects of humans on the system. Both living and non-living components are examined in this five lesson unit.

Students, using the internet and other sources, research a Caribbean island. They work, in groups, to design a travel brochure. Students share their findings and information with their classmates. Additional cross-curriculum...

Learners gather facts about Canada from various maps. In this Canada lesson, students use beans to relate the populations of the U.S. and Canada. Learners create population distribution maps based on the placement of the beans. 

Students role play the role of a travel agent. In groups, they must plan a trip around the world making stops in a different biome. They use the internet to discover the characteristics of each biome and create a travel brochure for...

Students identify and describe the main features of one land biome. After researching what a biome is, they give various examples of biomes around the world and in their backyards.

Students analyze the impact the ocean and its currents have on weather. In this oceans and weather activity, students analyze data comparing inland and coastal weather, and analyze satellite data for evidence of El Nino.

Students participate in theatre activities to study American history. In this American history and theatre lesson, students work in groups to research a specific Native American group to investigate their lifestyle. Students then create...

Sixth graders explore the push/pull factors that influenced the South to North migration.  In this African-American migration lesson, 6th graders read an article and answer comprehension questions. Students write a letter to the...

Students research the journey west of 19th century emigrants. In this pioneer lesson, students read the letters and diaries of a fictitious family traveling on the Oregon Trail. They mark their route on a US map, create a chart showing...