Students, while in the computer lab, log in and go to the American Education System to complete a instructional activity on the American Education System unit. They review all the terms they may see pop up on their screens (link, save,...

Students use online tutorials. In this online learning activity, students explore online learning websites and use tutorials to learn about a topic of their choice.

Students view flash cards with basic vocabulary pictures on them and match them to the vocabulary words. They cut the pictures apart and glue the words on the back. They play concentration with a partner matching the word with the...

Students create two literacy (reading and/or writing) centers to implement in an elementary classroom. Students review examples of educational software and determine the best potential centers to use in elementary classroom. Two centers...

Second graders investigate how to buy food by going to the store. They use pictures of farming and different types of food to engage in the lesson. It includes key vocabulary that puppets use while telling a story to the students. They...

Fourth graders read an article, then search for verbs, adverbs, nouns, pronouns, etc. In groups, they exchange papers and try to guess what the other poem was about.

Learners explore different types of homes and how the environment effects the types of houses people construct. In this houses lesson plan, students learn about environmental factors and cultural factors that play in to why people build...

Students read a short article about the mountains and skiing in Slovakia. For this ESL lesson, students explore the reasons that skiing is a popular activity in Slovakia, then complete several short activities to reinforce the reading.

Tenth graders examine the role of Nicholas Sarkozy in the European Union. In this European Union ESL lesson, 10th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a radio conversation on what they have read....

Pupils read an article on the British Empire.  In this ESL lesson plan, students explore the British Empire from the 1600's, then work in small groups to complete several activities that reinforce the information learned in the...

Twelfth graders in an ESL classroom use the internet to research the causes of AIDS. As a class, they discuss the topics mentioned in the various websites and determine if they are viable causes for the disease. They create a...

Students in an ESL classroom examine the effect of HIV/AIDS on the continent of Africa. As a class, they identify the concerns of the Treatment Action Campaign to determine if they are justifiable or not. They must identify the main...

Pupils in an ESL class listen to a song about HIV/AIDs in English. During the song, they write down examples of situations in which a friends did something for them. They work with a partner to create a dialogue that someone can have...

Pupils explore what it might be like to study English in another country. For this ESL lesson, students complete several activities that represent what it might be like to experience learning the English language in another country,...

Ninth graders explore different British desserts. In this British culture ESL instructional activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a debate as a whole class.

Students examine a reading selection on how the idea of a white Christmas was developed. In this ESL lesson, students share a class discussion about the article then complete several assignments to reinforce what they learned, including...

Students survey an article that discusses Slovakia traditions. In this ESL instructional activity, students read an article and then complete several activities, including a class discussion on folklore traditions, a vocabulary...

Students complete a quiz about homonyms. In this homonyms lesson plan, students read the sentences and select the correct homonym spelling to complete the online quiz.

Students practice spelling homonyms. In this homonym lesson, students read the sentences and select the correct spelling to complete the homonym quiz.

Third graders problem solve using fraction strips. In this adding fractions instructional activity, 3rd graders create fraction strips to help identify fractional sizes (fourths, eighths, thirds) and to solve word problems.

Students reflect on the possibility of bringing extinct species back to life.  In this ESL lesson, students debate the pros and cons of extinction reversal then complete several activities centered around the topic.

How do you decide what sources are credible when researching online? Evaluate sources with a focus on researching health issues. After brainstorming common health concerns and how they would try to diagnose these problems, class members...

Examine and distinguish between words that have similar definitions but different connotations. Middle schoolers define connotation and denotation and participate in a "shades of meaning" contest in small groups. Groups use the...

Young scholars choose a short story and role play one of the characters in the story. They interview each other about the character they are playing to research them.