Young scholars simulate a chemical spill. In this watersheds and wetlands lesson, students build a watershed and observe what happens when it rains. Young scholars add wetlands to their watershed models and examine the effects of water...

Students study ethics and the importance on humanitarian interventions.  In this lecture lesson plan students read case studies and answer questions regarding the importance of government and humanitarian interventions then watch a...

Students analyze creation of the Earth Art and examine differences between aesthetic work and work created for function. In this art analysis lesson, students analyze photographs from various projects for the art elements of line, shape,...

Students write a description of their own life in the same style used in the first poem in Out of the Dust.  In this Out of the Dust lesson, students discuss open form poetry and how the spacing and line breaks create a flow to...

Students choose an individual project or a group project to culminate the reading of Out of the Dust.  In this Out of the Dust lesson, students have a choice of creative projects to complete after they have finished the reading. 

Eleventh graders study the aspects of the Great Depression.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders will analyze the causes and effects of the Depression on American Society. 

Fifth graders compare human and wildlife environments.  In this stormy weather instructional activity, 5th graders imagine they are an animal or human during a storm.  Students compose a story with comparisons and reasons for...

Eighth graders consider the plight of migrant farmers during the Great Depression. In this historical perspectives instructional activity, 8th graders watch the film based on Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath and then discuss the...

Learners learn just what goes into a chocolate bar. In this chocolate lesson plan, students research cacao beans and the nations that produce them. Learners also examine chocolate recipes.

Students read and discuss the background of plants, seeds, and gene banks and grow seeds on their own. In this seeds lesson plan, students also use maps to identify seed banks and research plant farmers.

Students read about the history and locate dams in Arizona. In this Arizona dams lesson plan, students write a summary about what they read focusing on word choice, ideas, conventions, and geography content.

Learners explore erosion. In this science lesson plan, students build an island and observe the effects of erosion on the island. Learners discuss freshwater ecosystems in Hawaii.

Young scholars explore migration. In this science lesson plan, students play a game in which they explore bird migration. Young scholars discuss the needs of birds and play a game in which they "migrate" in order to meet their needs.

Students explore how to preserve native wild plants and garden crops. For this science lesson, students play the role of botanists and research North American plants. Students create a presentation about their findings.

Water conservation and management is the focus of this lesson plan. Students identify the need for being "water wise" in society through research and discussion. and present their findings in many different formats (short story, poetry,...

Students identify the 5 major regions of the United States on a map and then research one of the regions in groups. For this regions lesson plan, students use their textbooks to research.

Students write a song about the southeast region. In this southeast region lesson plan, students view pictures of landforms, hear music, look at maps of states, and more.

Students describe climate change and the future impact it could have on our physical environment. They identify the regions of the world that would encounter the most significant effects of a global warming.

Young scholars read an article on Alaska and its climate concerns.  In this research lesson plan students create a poster that contrasts Alaska then and now that pertains to climate change. 

Students brainstorm types of weather present threats to the world, specifically climate change and the environment. In this climate change lesson, students complete and discuss a set of worksheets about "going green," climate change,...

Young scholars identify major changes in ocean temperatures during an El Nino season.  In this climate lesson students complete an Internet assignment using datasets to determine periods of El Nino.

Students study the sources for the water they use. They determine their town's major water supply and how many gallons per day does the population use.

Students study grasshoppers and Mormon crickets by visiting website to view images and listen to sound. They research the issue of serious insect infestation. They read about students who eat the insects as snacks and read insect recipes.

Students discuss preparation and procedures for natural disasters. They discuss safety procedures for each natural disaster and then share their own personal experiences with natural disasters.