Students examine the history of ancient Rome. In this ancient Rome lesson, students examine primary sources regarding Rome's growth from a republic to an empire. Students discover details regarding the emperors of Rome.

Learners study seamounts and learn the importance of structures to species. In this ocean explorer lesson, students participate in an activity that teaches them how to modify a seamount so that they are more suitable for species. 

In this map skills worksheet, students read a text selection about locations during the American Revolution and then respond to 8 fill in the blank questions.

Students explore map distortion. In this geography lesson, students compare Mercator projection maps to globes in order to understand the strengths and weaknesses of projection maps.

Students record data found at an assigned web site. In this data collection lesson, students access an assigned web site in order to complete a data chart about animals they see. They travel to different sections of the web site to find...

Fifth graders research energy sources used in the United States. In this energy sources lesson, 5th graders work in teams to research various energy sources. Students complete a worksheet for the research and make a short video of a...

Students explore transformations.  In this mathematical transformations lesson, students define quadrilaterals, convert centimeters to meters, and complete a transformations worksheet.

Students analyze the needs for outdoor sculpture and create their own example. In this sculpture lesson, students discuss the sculptural and architectural elements of site-specific sculpture. Students work in teams to select a space...

Students write the distance formula to solve equations for finding the distance between 2 points. For this distance formula lesson plan, students also write sentences explaining why their formulas would work.

In this Boy Scout Pottery merit badge worksheet, students complete 6 pages of information about the safe and proper use of different types of potter's wheels. They make scale drawings of pottery and define pottery terms. There are 8...

Sixth graders explore economics by solving business math problems. In this ratio and proportion instructional activity, 6th graders examine different meals to be purchased at a coffee shop and compare which prices make which meals a...

Students draw conclusions and make conjectures given a specific scenario. In this geometry lesson, students model real life scenarios using properties of triangles. They model number facts and explain why the outcome is what it is.

High schoolers examine the impact of urban change. In this Indiana history lesson, students read excerpts of The World Does Move by Booth Tarkington and then research the noted Web sites about the urbanization of Indianapolis. High...

Learners explore math functions by completing a problem solving worksheet in class. For this division lesson, students utilize visual aides such as marshmallows and candy to visualize the act of division. Learners complete a division...

Students conduct field research, including the use of a grid system, in order to discover important or interesting family artifacts.They map discoveries of important artifacts on a grid map in order to track and better analyze...

Fourth graders develop problem solving skills while learning to measure an athletic track. The focus upon logic and reasoning is helpful for all types of science and math calculations.

First graders discuss work, force, and energy. They study how work is done. Students discuss various types of work that are done. They act out how work is done. Student draw pictures of types of work they have done.

Sixth graders read the book CALL IT COURAGE by Armstrong Sperry. They use the Internet to research and work in groups to write ocean chants. They construct dioramas and build a sea turtle withK'NEX.

Sixth graders write a short story about being stranded on a deserted island. After a brief geography review of locations at various latitudes and longitudes, 6th graders draft their story about being stranded. They use sensory and...

Students explore the exchange rates for five countries. They identify the units of currency of a number of countries. Students convert money amounts accurately from New Zealand dollars to another currency. They graph currency...

Students participate in a review unit in Astronomy using the Layered Curriculum. This allows them to take charge of the type of assessment that is given. The method also allows better differentiation of instruction to occur.

Students study the planets of the solar system. Students observe a model of the solar system, and name each planet, in order. In pairs, students write acronyms to assist in remembering the plants in order and share them with their...

Students are introduced to the characteristics of trees and different techniques to identify them. They distinguish between a deciduous and a coniferous tree. Students describe at least four characteristics used to identify trees. They...

Learners discover the shape-note method of singing. In this reading and notating music lesson plan, students learn the four shapes of the shape-note method and the tradition of Sacred Harp singers. Learners sing the shapes of "Yankee...