Sixth graders complete activities to learn about the trucking industry. For this truck driving lesson, 6th graders explore websites for positive trucker images and learn about their contributions to society. Students communicate with...

Middle schoolers use the Internet for gathering information for Iditarod race journals. They use a spreadsheet program for entering data and making charts for showing changes in speeds achieved over a period of four weeks in timed...

First graders identify insects and name nine commonly known insects.

Learners research, predict and offer solutions regarding factors that affect current or future food crops could result in economic, political or social changes.

Eleventh graders explore the wave and particle properties of light.

Learners research the Mississippian culture and how the regalia people distinguish themselves and their different roles in society.

Eighth graders engage in a study of persuasive writing. They conduct research looking at a variety of media resources looking for persuasive techniques that are used like advertising. The language of the advertising is examined for how...

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...

Students develop a business plan to serve as a road map that ultimately help them achieve business goals. They create a description of the business and their work.

Students measure body correctly for proper fit, observe how to properly measure body for correct pattern fit, and perform measurements on themselves and partners. Students then alter pattern pieces by adding and shortening lengths.

Students examine what tools and equipment they need to use for successful quilt making. They discover how to use these items and study the terms he/she needs to know to be successful in making a quilt. They fill out and turn in the...

High schoolers experiment collecting macroinvertebrates from a stream and identify the specimens collected and then log in the information into a data table. From the data, they make qualitative and quantitative interpretations of water...

Second graders become familiar with the lives of penguins including their life cycles, habitats and basic needs. Students will experience the lives of penguins through stories and video.

Students, in groups, research and map the effects of a proposed airport three miles outside of town. They prepare a presentation based on a set of maps they make and explains its different points of view from the viewpoints of the town...

Young scholars develop the football skills of passing, hiking, catching, and dodging. Student practice skills using a variation of Bingo.

Young scholars compare and contrast the Japanese educational system with that of the United States and debate the merits of both.

Third graders complete a diagram of the revolution of the earth around the sun and write a one paragraph explanation of the factors that cause seasons.

Students explore the five senses through hands-on and Internet activities.

Students examine the issue of contestable markets. They investigate the low cost airlines industry and evaluate how far the market exhibits the characteristics of a contestable market.

Students view and discuss the public television program, Wide Angle: Young, Muslim, and French. They research and write a position in favor of or against the headscarf ban in France, and examine the influence of media in shaping...

High schoolers research sacred masks and what they were used for. They are to create their own sacred mask and present them to the class.

Young scholars analyze issues related to the Hawaiian Islands. They examine previous studies by real scientists and create their own study. They use the results of their study to take action in their local community.

Young scholars make inquiry into the concept of contestable markets. The lesson focuses upon theory and the intention is to encourage students to move to analysis or evaluation of the market. The lesson helps to reinforce the skills of...

Young scholars examine patterning in Chinese and Japanese artwork prior to creating their own tessellations using styrofoam plates in this creative cross-curricular lesson for upper-elementary/middle level classrooms.