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Dispose of Waste Properly

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students examine how to dispose of waste properly and discover how pollution affects plants and animals that live in streams. In this effects of waste lesson, students explore biodegradable detergents and the concept of dilution as the...
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Genetic Testing: Modern-Day Eugenics?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students trace the history of the development of Eugenics. In this social studies instructional activity, students read and analyze a real life case. They write a paper about what they read.
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Abraham Lincoln Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 8th
This article illustrates diverse ways to educate high school students about Lincoln, his struggles and what they mean for us today.
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Frog Dissection Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Check out these lesson plans for both actual and virtual frog dissections.
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Archaeology Lesson Plans

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Archaeology lesson plans can give students hands on ways to explore the study of ancient cultures.
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Hunting for the Controversy

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can help students deepen their understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of hunting animals with these lessons and activities.
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Saving the Past for the Future

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discuss an archaeological dilemma. They write a paragraph about possible solutions to the problem.
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Getting a Job!

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders are given the tools to create a presentation about a career of interest to them. Individually, they develop a multi-media presentation about their career and the education needed to obtain it. To end the lesson, they...
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Environment or Economy?

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students develop counterarguments to John Mizzoni's article on business sustainability. For this economics vs. environment lesson, students present examples of greenwashing and support them with rationale. They also discuss whether...
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In Vitro Fertilization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A possible option for infertile couples is in-vitro fertilization and implantation. Through this two-part instructional activity, the class learns about this process by teacher lecture and internet research. A case study is given to read...
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Mother Nature Pattern Maker

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students in a teacher education program enhance their awareness of patterns. They discover how to support their students in developing this skill in mathematical terms. They role play the role of a K-2 student and collect images from...
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Second Graders on the Map

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the various types of maps. They examine the differences between street maps and aerial photographs. Students identify various features on each map. They use cardinal directions and the compass rose. They write...
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Product Design and Production in the Global Economy

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the design, manufacture and consumption of personal audio devices and cellular products. They examine the related issues, choices, and consequences in the global economy for such purchases. They research...
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Lesson 8, Recycling

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine recycling. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students practice persuading others to recycle as they collaborate to prepare small group skits. Students discuss the issue and write reflections about the experience.
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Communication - An Introduction

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students define communication and identify its components. For this communication lesson, students read, discuss, and internalize the four pages of communication elements that include charts, vocabulary, and methods.
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Why Should We Fix the World?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students examine Jewish traditions tikkun olam and malchut shakai. Students discuss how to apply Jewish beliefs in order to help others in the world.
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The CPI and You

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the consumer price index (CPI). In this economics lesson, students explore how the cost of living and inflation indicate the CPI. Students complete activity worksheets in this lesson.
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Throwing Precaution to the Wind Validity of the Precautionary Principle for Solving Climate Change

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study climate change and come up with possible remedies for it.  In this global warming instructional activity students complete and activity and watch a video on climate change.
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Images, Empathy, and the Humanitarian Impulse

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study humanitarian intervention and its role in society.  For this politics lesson students view a video on Darfur and discuss what they learned. 
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You Do It and You Clean It Up

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore pollution.  For this pollution lesson students participate in activities to help them better understand industrial pollution.
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Homeless in America

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore society by analyzing current events. In this homeless epidemic lesson, students discuss the problem of people who don't have housing and the adverse affects on everyday people. Young scholars identify ways to...
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Alcohol Tolerance in Drosophila and You

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars develop and run a laboratory comparing alcohol tolerance in flies with and without the ADH enzyme.
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Charles Lindbergh: Against The Wind

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study the life of Charles Lindbergh, one of the 20th century's most famous men. This aviator became an American hero when he successfully crossed the Atlantic in his plane, The Spirit of St. Louis.
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Supply and Demand

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students access a tutorial website entitled "Supply and Demand," and participate in interactive activities in the computer lab. They read two articles and complete a post test experience.

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