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Nelson Mandela, Symbol of Courage
Fifth graders study Nelson Mandela. In this leadership instructional activity, 5th graders study the life of Nelson Mandela. Throughout their learning, they read biographies on Nelson Mandela, compare their community to those in South...
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Habitat Dynamics
Students develop an interactive diary to record bird seed consumption. In this habitat lesson plan, students predict and record the amount of birdseed eaten each week by birds.
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Egyptian Dynasties
Sixth graders read the chapters in their social studies books and answer questions about Egyptian Dynasties. In this Egyptian Dynasties lesson plan, 6th graders research in their book, and then work in groups to answer the questions.
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Power and Authority
Fourth graders study authority and power as its used in government. In this government lesson, 4th graders define power and authority. Students then read different scenarios of authority and power examples in people as well as...
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Clifford the Big Red Dog: Work Together
Students explore the concept of cooperation. In this literature lesson, students read Clifford's Busy Week and discuss teamwork as they create "Lost and Found" journals and build paper trains.
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Political Cartoons as Part of the Election Process
Students explore the impact of political cartoons on American elections. In this presidential elections lesson, students discuss the election process and then analyze political cartoons that were published during presidential elections....
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More of DeMoivre's Theorem
Learners identify DeMoivre's Theorem. In this precalculus lesson, students derive the law of sine and cosine as it relates to DeMoivre's Theorem. They identify the best time to use these formulas.
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Law of Sines and Cosines
Students solve problems using sine and cosine. In this precalculus lesson, students apply the properties of sine and cosine to solve non-right triangle problems. They use Heron's Law to find the area of a shape.
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Law of Sine and Cosine
Students solve problems using the law of sine and cosine. For this precaclulus lesson, students learn the law of DeMoivre's Theorem and Heron's theorem. They use both theorems to solve problems.
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Cellular Cellebrities
Sixth graders, in groups, learn the morphology and function of organelles within plant and animal cells.
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Testing the Waters
Eleventh graders examine a local body of water. In this science lesson, 11th graders collect water samples to test. Students analyze the data and make conclusions. Students create tables and graphs of the data.
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COULD YOU START A BUSINESS?
High schoolers learn how a business starts and finds financial independence. In this instructional activity, students learn the struggle of financial management, the costs of running a business and how to keep a budget.
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Law of Sines Word Problems
Learners solve word problems using the law of sines. In this precalculus lesson, students work in groups as they define vocabulary terms. They apply the formula of sine to answer and solve problems.
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Stone Figurines
Students analyze visual arts by examining images on the Internet. In this figurine lesson, students research Keith Haring's artwork on the web and identify his body movement artistic style. Students utilize soft stones, carving...
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The Power of Nonviolent Resistance
Students discuss the power of nonviolent resistance in terms of Dr. Martin Luther King and the boycotts that he led. In this nonviolent resistance lesson plan, students discuss their thoughts of nonviolent resistance and how they can use...
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A Relatively Far Out Idea: Estimating
Students investigate methods of estimating through cooperative group activities, hands-on activities, the use of tables and graphs and an interactive video.
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Biology: Systems of the Human Body
Students examine the different systems of the human body and how they work independently and cooperatively. They complete sevral online interactive projects designed to reinforce how the systems work alone and together. Students make...
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Stem Cell Research
Students examine embryonic cell research and the controversy that surrounds it. In this stem cell lesson students use a debate model and present and defend their positions.
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Religion in Public Schools
Seventh graders conduct research on important background information regarding the role of religion in American public schools. In this Ethics lesson, 7th graders examine and become familiar with the First Amendment of the Bill of...
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The Solid South Switcharoo
Learners examine primary sources. In this lesson on political parties, students view historic documents, speeches, and photos to trace the rise and fall of particular political parties. Learners will be looking at the success of each...
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Continuing Story
Students interpret scenes from a novel they are reading. In this literature lesson, students select scenes from The Stone Cutter to perform for their classmates. Students should attempt to recreate the emotions that think the...
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The Great Fire of Saint John: Producing Historic Plays
Students produce a play about their community. In this historic play lesson, students research their community and script historic play books that provide a background about their community.
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Compound Words
Second graders match up words together to make compound words. In this compound words lesson plan, 2nd graders also identify compound words when reading.
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The Tarpaulin Project
Students create an original expressive piece of art by manipulating tape on a tarpaulin. In this tarpaulin project lesson plan, students study Keith Haring and discuss how emotions and symbolic language can be expressed by art.