Young scholars develop and implement a recycling program in their school. Students work in groups to complete tasks in their student-created recycling program. They keep records of the items collected, the amount of money earned, and the...

Fourth graders explore the life of the inventor of Kool-Aid to unearth concepts of a market economy. Vocabulary presented helps support the learning process.

Fourth graders conduct Internet research on George W. Norris and identify his accomplishments. They analyze their research information, list George W. Norris's character traits, and create a flipbook.

Students examine map - reflect on why English colonist kept coming to America (scarcity of land in England / seemingly endless land in America) Recite line from English poem. They discuss English attitude towards Indians and their lands.

Students identify desirable personal qualities for a chosen workplace. They brainstorm 3 work environments of good and poor personal work qualities. Students interview their parents or employer. They comprehend learning style and how it...

Young scholars are explained that they are going to consider why cities are built and what needs they meet for their residents. They view a video "The Building of New York City." Students work in small groups to plan imaginary city. ...

In this Father's Day worksheet, students cut out and fold a card that has the words "Happy Father's Day" and a picture of a top hat and cane.

Learners explore their environment and what they can read. In this lesson about signs, letters, and pictures in the neighborhood, students will observe what they see around them. Learners walk around and take pictures of different things...

Students read an article on the English language. In this ESL lesson plan, students explore the meaning of the term 'diplomatic English,' then complete several activities centered around the article.  Activities include vocabulary,...

Students develop a joint undertaking designed to solve an environmental problem in their local community. They tackle the problem of erosion of banks and chemical run-off into a nearby lake, which is within walking distance of school.

Fifth graders explore their local history through research and then providing reenactments about the history.

Fifth graders build a butterfly garden and perform caretaker duties. They volunteer to perform authentic tasks related to their personal interests. Students research butterfly gardens to determine what plants are necessary for the...

Eighth graders explore information about the periodic table of elements. Using the Internet, 8th graders choose one element to research. They complete an "Adopt and Element" information sheet. Using Microsoft Word, students create an...

For this survey worksheet, students take surveys and answer questions about famous Americans, inventions, and teen ethics. Students answer questions about 3 surveys.

Students create and then play a game similar to Memory, which encourages them to recall what they have learned about different occupations and the related tools.

Fourth graders examine how symbols bring to mind facts, feelings, emotions, and events. They design a new, contemporary flag to promote the state of Utah.

Students read a New York Times article in order to explore different perspectives on homelessness. They volunteer at sites that help the homeless and share their experiences.

Eleventh graders read a map for historical information, decipher a map legend and symbols, and expand their knowledge of a historic time.

Students research and identify positive and negative effects of imported steel on the Indiana steel industry.

Students practice using vocabulary associated with philantrophy. They identify scientific breakthroughs and the funding that made it possible. They create and explain timelines of scientific and medical breakthroughs.

Students explore the nature of rules and see how they help in the formation and operation of organizations. Working in small groups, students create their own charter for a new club

Learners see that people have developed new technologies and new products that increase efficiencies and maximize the productive use of each tree harvested. This lesson provides many good ideas across the curriculum to study forestry.

Students, in a talk show format, role-play persons involved in the Ashland/Wal-Mart story.

Students demonstrate a knowledge of a historic period (Shang Dynasty) and an appreciation of a different culture (Chinese) by making a ceramic container that is meant to hold something of value.