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WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE LESSON

For Teachers Higher Ed
Studnets recognize the elements of Internet-based lessons that make them effective and then create a lesson using the model.
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Japanese Stone Lanterns: Culture and Decoration in the Japanese Garden

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students examine and discuss the many decorative elements in the Japanese garden. They learn about Japanese gardens and lanterns and create their own model out of clay.
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Planning a Healthy City

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create a scaled model city. They create a blueprint that provides for the economic and cultural needs of a community. They identify where essential elements of the city should be located and explain the rationale for the...
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Let's Build a Trucking Story

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students study the occupation of truck driving and transportation. In this transportation lesson, students identify an item that was transported to the classroom. Students identify key elements in the transportation process and listen to...
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Life After Death

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars explore ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and the afterlife by observing and interpreting the design and illustration of a mummy case.
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Ceramics: A Vessel into History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students produce a ceramic vessel based on elements derived from historical examples.
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Termite Trails

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students observe the behavior of termites and draw conclusions about their behavior. They record data as to termite behavior and recognize elements in the experimental design which must include a hypothesis.
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Tip Ins - "Games People Play"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use different design techniques such as collage, paint, pencil, etc., to show the theme of "games people play."
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A Flag for Mars

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the historical use of flags on Earth, debate ownership issues for interplanetary exploration, and design a flag for Mars. The implication of placing a flag at a location forms the focus of the activity.
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Book Plus Games Equals Book-aims

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Research and incorporate gaming elements into the design of books for the 21st century. Young authors investigate why reading is important and good for individuals. In addition, they graph out the least exciting features of games and books.
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Looking Upwards: Greenroofing & Rooftop Gardening

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the role of green roofing and rooftop gardening in contemporary architectural design. They then conduct collaborative research to learn about the history, process, science, and environmental impact of green...
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Investigation of Timbre

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students design an experiment to analyze the timbre of different instruments. In this physics lesson, students analyze the missing quality in sound. They discuss their results in class.
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The Art of the Matter

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students understand that elements of art are important aspects of certain jobs. In this art/careers lesson plan, students discuss art related careers, listen to guest speakers with art related careers and do internet research art related...
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Most Wonderful Gift

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discover that folktales reveal a great deal about the place in which they originate. They identify physical and human characteristics of a place and explain how culture influences the way people think. They illustrate cultural...
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Enigmas

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research various "mysterious" elements of literature, math, science, technology and life itself.
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Roll or Attendance

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners stand for roll call in designated spots painted by the teacher. They stand on the alphabet, numbers, periodic table, and keyboard.
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Building a Healthy City (Final Project)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct a scaled model of a city that provides for the economic and cultural needs of a community while maintaining high quality air and water to protect the public health. They articulate, in a presentation, the locations of...
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Quilt Patch Proof

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students construct a convincing argument that the same amount of fabric is needed for each color of quilt being made in a specific design. They justify the relationship between vertical angles and the sum of the interior angles. Students
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Robot Turning Lab

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students design a robot that can turn 90 degrees. In this robotics lesson, students explain the applications of their invention. They present their design in class.
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Robot Labyrinth

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars design a flowchart for their robotic program. In this physics lesson, students construct a robot that can navigate certain obstacles. They present their program and robots in class.
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What Makes a Healthy Plant?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students predict the effects of water, light, and soil on the development of a plant and then design an experiment to test their predictions.
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Rovers on Mars

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore latest Mars rovers - Spirit and Opportunity. They investigate the nature of communications with the Rovers including use of Mars Orbiters as relay stations. They research needs of future missions and design...
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Pop Shop 1 - Symbol Making

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students design their own symbols based on their experiences and feelings using Keith Haring's method of bold, direct lines.
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Plan an Advertising Campaign to Attract New Citizens

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners examine how to use visual media as a creative way of thinking about and responding to immigration issues. They conduct Internet research, and design and create a poster or brochure to attract new immigrant to Indiana.

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