Learners discover the human and physical characteristics of desert regions. In this regions lesson plan, students describe deserts around the world, discuss animals, vegetation, water conservation, and how humans can care for the land.

Learners collect examples of local philanthropy and write a news article for a  local newspaper. In this philanthropy lesson, students read Helping Out by George Ancona to gain understanding of what philanthropic acts are. Learners...

Students recognize philanthropy and collect samples from the newspaper or other literary sources. In this newspaper writing lesson plan, students observe acts of kindness and write about them in a newsletter.

Students participate in a series of experiments to learn about plate tectonics and the different materials of the Earth. In this plate tectonics lesson plan, students use eggs, water, beakers, paper, and more materials to learn about the...

Students complete a variety of activities centering around insects. In this insects education lesson, students read People by Peter Spier and discuss the similarities and differences among people. Students gather and explore materials...

Students study the criteria used to select notable book awards, including the Caldecott Medal and the Newbery Medal. Then they develop their own Class Book Awards to bestow upon favorite books in the classroom library. They decide on...

Students identify and interpret the rhythm and form of the I Spy poem. They then integrate art, music, literature, technology, and writing with poetry. Students also write their own poem based on the picture they printed from the I Spy...

In this biology activity, students explain the use of camouflage as a defense mechanism. Then they list examples of insects that use camouflage to protect them from predators. Students also identify and name other types of defense...

Students explore recycling and how it benefits our environment. In this recycling lesson, students learn to determine if an item is recyclable and sort it into 7 various categories. Students discover how aluminum, glass, plastic,...

Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, students flip coins and draw marbles out of a bag to determine probabilities of a particular outcome. Students discuss the differences between experimental and...

Students examine the portrait of two historical princesses. In this art history lesson, students define the term "adornment" and discuss the characteristics of each painting. Students compare and contrast the objects worn by women. As a...

Students calculate probability. In this lesson plan on probability, students use given data to calculate to chances of a given event occurring. Many of the calculations in this lesson plan are applicable to daily life.

Discover the difference between area and perimeter. Learners are grouped in twos and threes and each group has one advanced/gifted learner to serve as the peer helper. They receive manipulatives to help them determine the area and...

Eleventh graders study the relationship between economic level and material culture: markers of gentility (architecture, material goods) as demonstrated by a single structure.

Students examine chickens, eggs and hatching eggs through this series of lessons.

Students discover four layers of the rain forest and identify the life of animals at each level.

Students participate in experiments to visualize the differences between chemical and physical changes. They attempt to detect the five characteristics of a chemical change.

Students extend linear and directional patterns, identify patterns in classroom and community environments, create original patterns incorporating the senses of sight and sound, and operate video and recording equipment.

Students develop opinions from a variety of materials, recognize and analyze bias, propaganda and stereotypes, and evaluate effectiveness of print advertisements.

By playing this game, young scholars discover what happens to a fish stock when large amounts disappear.

Young scholars observe a demonstration in which a bottle containing a colorless solution is mixed, turns blue, then becomes colorless again. They record observations, form and discuss hypotheses, and draw a conclusion based on the evidence.

Students describe what it means for a marine animal or fish to be threatened or endangered after playing game simulating extinction.

Second graders read about and discuss natural features of communities. They listen to a guest speaker, such as a park ranger to expand their knowledge of natural features. They go on a field trip, if possible, to a local zoo or...