In this synonyms instructional activity, students utilize a thesaurus book to find the most appropriate synonym for reveal, vacant, decent and plausible.

In this group project resources and needs worksheet, students assess what is required of them to complete a research task as they respond to 3 short answer questions and complete an internal resources and needs graphic organizer.

Students examine the connection between geometry and architecture. In this geometry and architecture lesson, students view a video which details a geometry class design project. Students then use the Internet in a scavenger hunt to find...

High schoolers use a rubric to analyze their neighborhood and write a persuasive essay about changes that should be made. In this writing lesson plan, students use a rubric to grade their neighborhood and brainstorm improvements. High...

High schoolers analyze the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedoms and consider its implications. In this governing principles lesson plan, students explore primary and secondary sources regarding the document penned by Thomas Jefferson.

Students investigate the work of animal welfare advocates. In this advocacy lesson, students examine advocacy strategies and investigate their effectiveness as they analyze King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Students apply the advocacy...

Students discover ways to conserve energy in their homes.  In this energy efficiency instructional activity students analyze a set of data and design a solution that results in higher energy efficiency.

Students investigate real world examples of media law issues. In this media law instructional activity, students read Janet Cooke’s feature and respond to the writing. Students read articles by Stephen Glass to highlight facts...

Ninth graders study the Big Bang theory.  In this big bang theory lesson students research the Internet and complete several activities and create a presentation.

Ninth graders study different types of propaganda and select an issue that is significant to them.  For this exploratory lesson students design and create posters on the topic of their choice and write a narrative describing it. 

Students explore the role of public opinion polls in America. In this public opinion polls lesson, students discover the steps of analyzing poles before they create and conduct their own polls.

Young scholars study Pete Gray and his baseball legacy.  In this critical thinking lesson students participate in a group discussion and calculate percentages. 

Fifth graders explore the elements of theatre. In this dramatic performances lesson, 5th graders discuss the structural elements of theatre and dramatize "The Origins of the Season," an explanation myth.

Students use mushrooms to solve problems. In this environmental lesson, students study how fungi have been used to combat environmental problems. Students design strategies that employ mushrooms to combat other environmental challenges.

Young scholars examine a science journal to develop an understanding of graphs in science.  In this data analysis lesson, students read an article from the Natural Inquirer and discuss the meaning of the included graph.  Young...

Learners analyze primary source documents to determine how life was for slaves. In this slavery instructional activity, students view online resources from the Library of Congress to analyze and discuss. Learners select a final object to...

Students look into their community's historical changes. In this community lesson, students see what draws  people to their community and research important buildings or national historic sites. They look at local architecture and...

In this various words learning exercise, students choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentences. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.

Students prepare for a visit to the West Virginia State Museum. In this West Virginia history lesson, students research the Morse Code and telegraph. Students create their own Morse Code and discuss communication history prior to...

Young scholars compare and contrast music about West Virginia. In this West Virginia history lesson, students analyze popular music so that they may gain an understanding of the relationships between songs and history. Young scholars...

Young scholars create a folktale after finding out the importance of folktales in different cultures.  In this folktales lesson, students determine the definition of a folktale and read a "The Storytelling Stone."  Young...

In this persuasive speech preparation worksheet, students evaluate their speech for topic, purpose, audience, method, and support, as well as introduction and conclusion. 

Seventh graders discover details about the Wyandotte Constitutional Convention. In this Kansas history lesson, 7th graders tackle civil rights concerns as they draft persuasive speeches to secure the rights of young voters in the state.

Fifth graders debate the pros and cons to wearing school uniforms. In this uniforms lesson plan, 5th graders identify, research, and present pros and cons in a debate setting.