Stretch out the grid. Teaching modules provide suggestions on how to use the case study, GridWorld, throughout the year as opposed to only right before the exam. The instructional units provide suggestions for presentations, assignments,...

Students investigate the concepts related to career choice and oral presentations. They research career options and then collect data that is shared with classmates and then discussion is used to make choices of likely occupations.

Seventh graders examine their school performance through self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses. They construct a line graph, plotting all courses and achievements. Students use graph paper and colored pencils for each activity. If...

Students discuss and implement basic problem solving techniques. They define program specifications and write programs. Students work cooperatively on programming problems and brainstorm solutions.

Third graders investigate the concept of setting a goal within several different contexts. They participate in a game to illustrate the need for a goal and then focus upon the setting of a short term educational goal because of the age...

Fifth graders collect data during their worker interviews while in groups to compile job changes. They analyze the data to determine the categories of changes, patterns/trends of change and future projections. Each group then develops a...

Third graders receive instruction on how to use a keyboarding device or computer. They show the proper technique to type each key as it is called out by the teacher, and also focus on using correct posture when sitting at a computer.

Have your class play a game in which they practice identifying various keys on a keyboard by moving around on a body-sized model keyboard. Kids love this game!

Students describe the steps in the research process and identify the three requirements for a true experiment. They define independent and dependent variables. They discuss the Agriscience Student of the Year award and list the five...

Have your class write down their career interests and conduct research into the different types of jobs they can have in a field. They will use critical thinking skills in order to begin thinking about making a career choice. They are...

How do young people know the potential they possess? Middle schoolers explore their personal potential through two different activities and a class discussion. They examine where their aptitudes lie, and how they can use their gifts to...

Take the opportunity to offer your young adults some important financial wisdom on the way taxes and inflation will affect their lives in the future. Through discussion and review of different real-world scenarios provided...

Students collaborate with another classroom via the Internet to share data, questions, results, and check the validity of their testing procedures.

Fourth graders discover vocabulary terms associated with computer literacy. The lesson is divided into two segments - a lab session and classroom follow-up discussion. During a teacher-prepared Powerpoint presentation, 4th graders...

Learners use online tutorials. In this online learning lesson, students explore online learning websites and use tutorials to learn about a topic of their choice.

Students review computer searching for beginners. In this technology integration instructional activity, students conduct advanced searching techniques for the Internet in this instructional activity specifically written for the Hibbing...

In this lesson, learners learn about the need for behavior standards for American college students in foreign study programs; they then create an introductory guide to the cultural values and customs of their own region for learners...

Students examine the recent truce between the Israeli and Palestinian governments. They explore the turbulent history of these groups and the recent developments from the viewpoints of Middle Eastern nations in preparation for a mock...

Students explore criticisms of the pharmaceutical drug industry. They also become aware of the difficult and lengthy process of testing new drugs by inventing fictional drugs and testing plans.

First graders complete a project about the first Thanksgiving.  In this history lesson plan, 1st graders read The Pilgrim's First Thanksgiving, answer comprehension questions, and complete a booklet about the first Thanksgiving.

Learners research a variety of drought-related concerns, acting as part of a 'drought preparedness taskforce.' They propose next steps for the government to take in case of drought and assess the viability of these proposals.

First graders create a new scene for the book Curious George Takes a Job. For this storytelling lesson plan, 1st graders continue the story after the teacher reads them the book.

Fourth graders investigate Indiana transportation. In this transportation lesson students discover early forms of transportation such as railroads, rivers, boats, and roads. Students compare and contrast the different...

Eighth graders discuss bullying in an interpersonal skill building instructional activity. After researching the effects of bullying and discussing ways to handle bullies, they create a skit showing situations related to...