Third graders are introduced to the six types of simple machines and discover how they make tasks easier. In groups, they rotate between stations to experiment with the different types of simple machines. To end the lesson, they make a...

Fifth graders are introduced to the concepts of weathering and erosion. In groups, they rotate between different stations to discover how each process effects different landforms. To end the lesson, they discuss each change in the...

Students discover how floor plans for houses, specifically, bedrooms are made. In groups, they compare the characteristics of floor plans and zoning ordinances in order to meet the needs of those using it. To end the lesson, they...

Fifth graders examine what it means to be a citizen. Using the Constitution, they discover the functions and purpose of government. They compare and contrast the difference between a democracy and a monarchy. As a class, they discuss...

Pupils discover the components of a satellite using analogies to humans in a class discussion and participate in an activity in which they construct a paper model of a satellites and experiment with different types of attitude control...

Students discover how to use sewing machines, ironing boards, and steam irons. Using diagrams, they label all the parts of a sewing machine and solve crossword puzzles in groups. Following a teacher demonstration, students sew their...

Students are introduced to the techniques used in printmaking along with the relief method and tessellation relationships to art. In groups, they examine a variety of architecture used throughout the Islamic culture. To end the...

Students identify artifacts discovered from the exploration of the Jamestown fort in order to help them create a short fictional account about the lives of Jamestown's first inhabitants. In this history activity, students research the...

Students discover artistic symbols from cultures around the world. In this cultural murals lesson, students observe different murals on-line, and select two to write about on their student blog. The students investigate the murals and...

Students discover how chickens are hatched and cared for.  In this hands on lesson plan students get to watch baby chicks be hatched. They explore the chicks needs and how long they take to hatch. 

Students discover gardening by documenting plants grown on school grounds.  In this botany instructional activity, students utilize digital cameras to capture images of plants on photo hikes which are turned into a slide show....

Students discover how to create electronic graphic organizers. In this Civil War lesson plan, students present their thoughts regarding slavery in the United States as the war began. Students use Inspiration software and follow the...

Students discover compassion for animals. In this animal lesson, students go to a local animal welfare organization and help out. They reflect on compassion and how to make changes in the lives of animals. 

Students discover the contributions of early astronomers and scientists. In this research skills lesson, students research electronic and print sources about Galileo Galilei, Aristarchus, Hipparchus, Claudius Ptolemy, Nicholas...

Learners draw a self-portrait in pencil with shading.  In this Holocaust lesson, students discover Hitler's idea of art and compare it to the art of the Jews during the Holocaust period.  Learners discuss reasons the art of the...

Students discover how research and questioning are things that must be done in order to form a valid opinion.  In this critical thinking lesson students answer questions and provide evidence to support their argument. 

Young scholars discover the roles played by various racial, ethnic and religious groups in the development of American society. They explore the concept of racial and cultural diversity and global community, as these are joined by...

In this experimental design activity, students brainstorm about a project to do on the topic of their choice. They answer four questions about the materials available, the hypothesis of their experiment and the independent and dependent...

Students use Internet web sites to discover how physically fit they truly are. Each group must use three web sites to answer questions and make an assessment of the person they have. Each group report back to the class what they have...

Learners discover how to maintain successful businesses as they assume the roles of owners and drivers of their own ice cream trucks.

Students examine our connection to the Earth. They identify how Native Americans believed in a "Mother Earth". They discover how the earth and life are connected.

Students demonstrate how to say hello in five different languages. They discover the many differences in the way students speak across the world.

Young scholars discover the effects of color.

Students discover how the Earth's axis of rotation affects the angle of sunlight and the length of day. They take a survey and give the survey out to family members and friends. They tally their findings and then determine the correct...