Young scholars study the basic disease concept of alcoholism. The determine that alcoholism is progressive and explore the levels of progression. They name the three factors contributing to the cause of alcoholism and explain each one...

Ninth graders brainstorm the economic and social functions of a family. In groups, they research the roles of each member of a family in the past and compare it with their family today. In groups, they develop criteria for what the...

Learners examine how language evolves. They discover that language reflects changes in society. Students guess the meaning of words. In a group activity, learners become wordsmiths by inventing new words. Students devise alternative...

Students create "media Collages" out of labels from boxes, bottles, and cans, and other found objects in this Art instructional activity for all ages. Adaptations are included for younger and older students. Lesson also includes a...

Students discuss the invention of barbed wire and how it affected various groups of peoples in the U.S. after its invention.

Pupils examine websites about the fourth book in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.

Students are introduced to new concepts and vocabulary by using a creative project of making a placemat. The kinesthetic learners will benefit from this kind of project. Also it is great for those who think artistically.

High schoolers create a booklet using text and photographs to describe the courses offered at their high school.

Students discover the ins and outs of international trade using two group activities and a Powerpoint presentation. This lesson plan is intended for a High School Economics classroom but could be used in a Social Studies or European...

Students examine the types of architecture used to build the San Jose Museum of Art. Based on the grade level, they participate and answer questions based on the different pieces of art examined. They also discover how weight is...

Eighth graders participate in a simulated presidential campaign by conducting research on the Internet. They define a party platform, run a campaign and write and deliver speeches in teams. Students can then act as the electoral college...

Young scholars are assigned to a writing group: news stories, obituaries and births, classifieds, comics, gossip, sports and editorials. The newspaper covers mythological figures in history. This is a very clever, meaningful lesson in...

Students observe the development of the Drosophila fly. They observe the first two stages - the egg and the 3 larval instars. They observe the culture every day for 8 days using a stereo dissecting microscope.

Students read and spell words. They have to recognize that letters stand for phonemes and spellings map out spoken words. Long and short vowels are hard to recognize and this lesson focuses on that. The short i is taught in the...

Students use magazines and other food pictures to arrange healthy meals onto construction paper.

Students explain the "So what?"-or the international implications-of factors that indicate the developmental status of a nation.

Students read descriptions of various anti-theft devices and investigate car security systems on the Internet. They write and present a television commercial for one of the anti-theft devices and present it to the class.

Students discuss the food pyramid. They create healthy meals using the food pyramid.

Fifth graders make a statement about their position on the Revolutionary War using various means of expression. One half of students remain loyal to England and the other half want a revolution for independence. They express themselves...

Students work together in groups to participate in a trading game. They are allowed to trade with different people in each round. They discover free and restricted trade.

Students examine the Penny Press and how it began the era of mass circulated newspapers. They use the internet to research the writing style of the paper and write a short article using that style.

Learners will observe the growth process of a potato plant.Plant a potato in a large clay pot or gallon bucket. You may purchase seed potatoes from a seed outlet in early spring or use a potato from home that has started to sprout. Make...

Students investigate the concept of The MTV Awards shows and how they have been used to form the culture of a generation over time. They view rerun episodes of the shows and write reflectively about observations that are made.

Explains why it's difficult for any ad to make an impression. Then offers numerous questions to use to review ad/brochure to determine if print piece is effective. Addresses copy and design from these perspectives.