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Poland's Next Step

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the history of Poland. They explore various Polish historical websites, explore an interactive online map of Polish cities, answer discussion questions, and locate newspaper articles about Poland.
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Bridge Collapse

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read about and view a real bridge that collapsed. They examine the fundamentals of building a solid and safe bridge and then construct their own bridge model using rolled newspaper and tape.
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A Peaceless Land: Conflict Continues in the Middle East

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the conflict in the Middle East. They discover the history of the region to better explain why there is conflict in the region. They also analyze the political negotiations that have occured over the years.
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How To Write Good Letter to the Editor

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discover how to write a letter to the editor that would be good enough to be considered for publication. They include her or his opinion about the story, share a story of a similar experience to the author's or offer advice to...
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People Are Like Peas in a Pod

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners experiment with peapods to show the diversity of individual within a population. They examine dominant traits, recessive traits, genotypes, and phenotypes and show the process of making a Punnett Square.
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China: Culture and Young Adult literature

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are introduced to Chinese language and culture to make Asian reading selections in literature circles more meaningful. They write about Chinese characters, work on oral speaking, and read Asian books and then have...
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Online Lesson Political Parties, Platforms, and Planks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore historical political parties and their platforms. After studying the origins and functions of political parties, students create their own platform to address current issues. In groups, learners design an ad campaign...
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Corals and Coral Reefs

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners label the continents, oceans, and seas on a provided world map and use it to determine where they would expect most of the world's coral reefs to be found based on provided information the teacher has read to them.
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Island formation

For Teachers 2nd - 11th
Learners explain what an island is, and distinguish islands from similar landforms. They compare and contrast the different ways in which islands are formed.
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A Priceless Collection

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read about and discuss life of Russian geneticist Nikolai Vavilov, define terms related to field of genetics, complete worksheets, conduct seed experiments, observe and record results, and locate seed banks on world map or globe.
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Agriculture- It Is More Than You Think

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars investigate agricultural careers and all the related jobs tied to them. The instructional activity has a great introduction with information for the students and teacher. The instructional activity incorporates drawing and...
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Make Lemonade

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students participate in pre-reading activities such as looking at the graphics on the cover, reading the synopsis on the back cover, reading the dedication, and discussing the title. Students read the text aloud, stopping at strategic...
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Flotation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine how one of the ways the mining companies extract coal is through the flotation method where air bubbles float coal particles to the top of a solution. The coal is scooped off and separated. They participate in the "Popcorn...
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Number Tick Tack Toe

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students practice basic addition and subtraction facts to twelve. They use high level thinking skills to win at the game of tick tack toe. Students review the rules to the game. They use strategy skills to master the game.
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Adventure and Escape

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students are exposed to literature that is focused on the theme of adventure and escapism. They are encouraged to enjoy the story and remember times of play with significant others.
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EXPLORING OUR HUMAN BODIES

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe and investigate the human skeletal and muscle systems. They become aware of the versatility of movement as well as gain experience through the use of diagrams and hands on activities. An extensive vocabulary is covered...
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The Ancient Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research evidence discovered during Mesa Verde archaeological dig, view images of ancient artifacts, simultate real dig and reconstruct items buried on school grounds, and create newsletter or video tape skit.
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Compare and Contrast the French Cinderella with Other Cultural Versions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners first compare and contrast the traditional French Cinderella with Cinderella stories from around the world as well as the opera synopsis. Students write their own Cinderella stories, personalizing them with aspects from their...
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Caribbean Culture Day

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students are introduced to about Caribbean culture through the preparation and sampling of Caribbean food, as well as become familiar with Caribbean folk songs and poetry. They also experience blindness in order to form a deeper...
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Colorful Milk of Magnesia

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore acids, bases, and indicators. They observe the various colors of an acid-base indicator solution and the neutralization of an acidic solution by an antacid.
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Classroom Animals and Pets - Insects and Co.- Walking Sticks

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students observe walking stick insects. They prepare a habitat for a walking stick. Students discuss the characteristics of these insects. They examine the parts of the body.
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Being Interviewed

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students comprehend the appropriate dress for an interview. They comprehend the importance neatness and cleaniness play in creating a good impression during an interview. Students answer questions correctly and completely during an...
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Mathematics: Building Fractions Game

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders improve their fractions skills by playing a game using dice and pattern blocks. Additional resources include several books dealing with fractions, such as "Eating Fractions" and "Gator Pie." Another activity for students...
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Concerto for Recorder, Oboe and Bassoon by Antonio Vivaldi

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the life and music of Antonio Vivaldi. They analyze and practice playing the various parts of Concerto a la Vivaldi on recorders. They record themselves and compare their performance to that of the same composition...

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