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Summer Solstice

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils explore summer solstice.
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Cooperative Problem Solving Tasks

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the following activities where kids are encourage to think creatively, share thoughts and opinions, create, discuss and solve problems, and than draw conclusions.
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Latin American Culture

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore sites are about the culture and life of the people of Latin America and Latin Americans in the United States. There is information about Latin American music, dance, art, and heritage.
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ANIMALS: DOGS

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore about different breeds of dogs and their origins. There are quizzes to help you determine which breed of dog would be good for you and your family.
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Country: Caribbean Islands

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the countries in the Caribbean. They examine island information, language, climate, culture, currency, places of interest, resort information, and flight information.
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Middle Eastern Geometric Art

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine how Islamic artists represented their beliefs in logic and order through the geometric patterns in their art works. They analyze star patterns in Middle Eastern designs, and create geometric patterns using geometric shapes.
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Parachutes

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine how parachutes work, and research and discuss the first man to envision and sketch the first parachute. They analyze air resistance, drag force, drop time, and terminal velocity.
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Human Body: Teeth

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students examine the structure of teeth, the different types of teeth and their functions. They discuss how to take care of their teeth and how to prevent dental diseases by viewing movies, participating in hands-on experiments and...
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The Crusades

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine and discuss the crusades led by the Christian world against Muslims between the XI and XIV centuries. They view authentic paintings, contemporary photographs, timelines, and maps online.
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Animals: Chickens

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students use the Internet to discover information about chickens. They examine their diet, behavior and life cycle.
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Animals: Dolphins

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students use the internet to discover information about dolphins. They examine their behavior, appearance and distribution of dolphins.
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Animals: Farm Animals

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars examine the different types of animals that live on a farm. They participate in online games and activities to help them explore the different types of farm animals.
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Animals: Horses

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners use the internet to examine the different types of horse breeds, and how to properly groom and feed a horse. They participate in online games and color pages.
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Animals: Koalas

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners use the Internet to discover information about the Koala. They examine their diet, behavior, and habitat.
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Animals: Ladybugs

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students use the Internet to study the ladybug. They examine their life cycle, anatomy and their habitat. They participate in interactive games and view photographs.
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Animals: Manatees

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students use the Internet to discover the manatee. They examine their behavior, reproduction, and habitat. They also examine the fact that they are an endangered species.
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Animals: Panda Bears

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students discover the difference between giant and red panda bears. They examine their habitat, food, and why they are endangered.
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Animals: Polar Bears

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students use the Internet to examine the polar bear. They discover information about their diet, behavior and habitat.
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Animals: Snakes

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students use the Internet to discover information about snakes. They examine their habitat, characteristics and descriptions.
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Author Study: Audrey Wood

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners use the Internet to examine the books of Audrey Wood. They read biographies and participate in activities.
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Author Study: Barbara Park

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students examine the life and books of author Barbara Park. They read her interviews and examine her Junie B. Jones series.
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Country: Brazil

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students use the internet to explore the culture, history, language and animals of Brazil. They read first hand accounts of students growing up in the South American country.
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Country: India

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students use the Internet to study the history, geography, culture and art of India. Videos, photographs and maps are included.
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Country: Ireland

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students use the Internet to examine the history, castles, and folklore of Ireland. Photographs of sites are also included.