In this dry cleaning learning exercise, high schoolers read about the chemicals used to clean clothes and the alternative possibilities for dry cleaning use. Students answer three critical thinking questions about the dangers of the...

Students explore the concept of a Ponzi Scheme. In this economics lesson, students invest in a product called Thin-Cups. Students invest money in this product over the course of a couple weeks. Students discover how a Ponzi Scheme works...

In this radiation worksheet, students calculate the distance of a satellite in orbit to determine the placement of a radiation detection device. This worksheet has 2 problems to solve.

Middle schoolers examine the importance of limiting power in governments. For this government lesson, students investigate the importance of placing limits on government by looking at the US Constitution. They look at ways that being an...

Students explore the concept of entrepreneurs. In this entrepreneurs lesson, students read an article about entrepreneurship and whether or not it is an inherent trait or a learned skill. Students discuss why entrepreneurship is...

Young scholars investigate the racism elements after the election of President Barack Obama. In this racism lesson, students read a recent article about 'post-racial' society. Young scholars compile a list of achieving a post-racial...

In this global studies worksheet, students read a 7-paragraph article about orangutans and respond to 6 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.

In this summer festival learning exercise, students read a 7-paragraph article about European summer festivals and respond to 6 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.

In this global studies learning exercise, students read a 6-paragraph article regarding a Wimbledon match and respond to short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are also included.

In this Mars activity, students read a 7-paragraph article and respond to 8 graphic organizer, matching, and short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 7-paragraph article about the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill and respond to 5 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.

Students explore the concept of ethnicity through a survey, duscussion and a self-examination of ethnicity and diversity and what it means to them.

Students explore social justice issues. In this human justice lesson, students examine the meaning of words associated with minority groups and investigate genocide throughout history.

Ninth graders examine the issue of killer spiders in Sydney, Australia. In this Sydney history instructional activity students read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students complete a quiz with a partner on the...

Second graders examine the attributes of two-dimensional shapes. In this geometry lesson, 2nd graders play a game in order to identify two-dimensional shapes and to name them.

Students explore the problem of world hunger by reading and discussing a United Nations report on world hunger. They brainstorm ideas for programs to end the cycle of poverty and hunger worldwide.

Students consider what "modern" means and explore memories and opinions about the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. They design or renovate a local building for the 21st century.

Eighth graders engage in a instructional activity that is about the use of adjectives in advertising to communicate to the public. They look at advertisements and identify the different adjectives used in the text while determining the...

Students explore the profession of astronomy.  In this social studies lesson, students read articles on astronomers contributions to society and history.  Students reference the Bible for recorded astronomies impact on the...

Students read an article that outlines the things one should not do when eating out on a first date.  In this lesson, students complete several activities to reinforce comprehension of the article, including a vocabulary assignment,...

Students are introduced to the construction geometrically of parabolas. Using a software program, they identify lines, segments and midpoints. They label the parabolas properties and characteristics and use a formula to determine the...

In this English worksheet, students read "Ku Klux Klan Arrest for 1964 Murders," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.