Students explore the concept of ecological footprints. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students calculate their ecological footprints and consider how to reduce them.

Students explore 1960's America. In this American history lesson, students read about and research 1960's political and entertainment figures, social activism, the Civil Rights Movement, and environmentalism as they complete writing and...

Students learn the geography of Japan and its location in reference to the United States.

Fifth graders use scientific skills and processes to recognize how living things depend on one another and on the environment for survival and that the human use of natural resources impacts the environment. They research how Earth's...

Young scholars explore two LEED certified green buildings. They examine what is the LEED certification process and what constitutes a green building. They tour via the internet two LEED certified green buildings, while comparing and...

Fourth graders investigate endangered species to discover reasons for the extinction. Resources are examined to determine preventive measures for the endangerment. The unit contains four lessons.

Students research trout and salmon and create a report. In this trout and salmon lesson plan, students research where trout live in the United States, fill out a graphic organizer, and create a report on their findings.

Students examine the world's rivers in this six lessons unit which mingles science with social studies. The dynamic forces that create erosion in nature are also seen as habitats and ecosystems that are affected by environmental and man...

Students investigate recycling. In this environmental lesson, students design a recycling program for their school. Students collect data about how much recyclable materials they use in one week. Students also survey classmates about how...

Students examine how a bill becomes a law in the US Congress. They investigate legislation about global warming. They determine the role of engineers as they educate Congress, the public and other government institutions about global...

Fifth graders study Nelson Mandela. In this leadership instructional activity, 5th graders study the life of Nelson Mandela. Throughout their learning, they read biographies on Nelson Mandela, compare their community to those in South...

Students acquire new vocabulary by reading an assigned text and determining the meanings of  unfamiliar words.  In this vocabulary development lesson plan, students acquire strategies to use in a small group as they decode...

Students practice their vocabulary skills. In this vocabulary skills lesson, students recall vocabulary words regarding indoor air quality.

Students create a $100 bill. In this bills lesson plan, students draw and create their own version of a $100 bill, and call it a "fundred" dollar bill. They fill in a worksheet that has blanks where they can fill in  what the bill...

Students complete a variety of poems that focus on many different literary techniques and styles. As part of this experience, students share their portfolios with adults in the school and at home.

Students explore gender bias and identify some examples of it.

Eleventh graders will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding Key Idea: As listeners and readers, 11th graders will collect data, facts, and ideas, discover relationships, concepts, and generalizations. As...

In this Earth Day instructional activity, students read about the history of the first Earth Day and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 8 questions total.

Students explore environments by researching foreign countries. In this immigration lesson, students complete worksheets describing the many steps needed for an immigrant to become a citizen in a new country. Students participate in a...

Ninth graders discuss why reading is an important skill for them to use in their lives. In groups, they examine the problems someone might have out in the world if they are illiterate. They practice reading in ways that it makes it fun...

Students apply the design process to solve a packaging problem. After examining the materials used in the packaging of everyday products, students gather and analyze information about a specific product. They create a new design for the...

Students practice colors. In this color lesson plan, students read several books that review the names of colors. They go on the computer to do an Internet scavenger hunt where they identify the colors of the online pictures. 

In this Latin and Greek word parts worksheet, 8th graders complete a crossword puzzle as they solve the answers to fourteen clues connected to vocabulary words with Latin and Greek word parts.

Students play 'telephone' to simulate communication difficulties. In this media analysis lesson, students read and analyze newspaper articles related to religious tensions between the Pope and Muslims. Students  evaluate the...