Students tell,write and show the importance of following correct procedures to promote safety of self, others, property, and shared resources. They determine a crime suspect through systematic inquiry and objective information gathering.

Students design an experiment to discriminate between chemical diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion and active transport through a membrane. Be specific about predictions and interpretations!

Students examine the diversity of American families. In this family life lesson, students research the life of Michael Oher, whose life is the subject of the "The Blind Side". Students discuss their research findings and design a mural...

Fifth graders participate in a review game of geometry topics. In this geometry lesson, 5th graders use the "Eggspert" interactive classroom game system to review the geometry skills taught that week. Students work in teams to complete...

Students explore percent. In this percent lesson plan, students investigate how to represent percentages on a hundreds grid. Working independently, students solve mathematical problems involving percentages.

Students participate in a live simulation of traveling through space as part of a large science unit. They are encouraged to go into the community and ask for participation from parents and relatives. Students reflect upon their own...

Young scholars identify unknown words and select a strategy to comprehend text. In this vocabulary lesson students listen for specific words as the teacher reads. Young scholars try to figure out what the meaning of the specific words...

Students research a legal or ethical aspect of radon. They create their own legislation regarding radon and real estate. They present their information to the class.

Learners read oral history accounts of the 1930s and 1940s from "The Greatest Generation" books. They discuss how the common good and civil society was strengthed by these men and what they did for America. They research another time...

Ninth graders select a mythical figure. They use the internet, school library or classroom resources to research their selection. Students construct an Inspiration concept web to organize their presentation and then tie in their...

Learners study various African American inventors and their contributions. They select their favorite invention and work in groups to research a specific African American inventor. After conducting their research, they share their...

Students explore statistics by researching class birthday data. For this data analysis lesson, students investigate the different birthdays among their classmates and create data tables based on the given information. Students view bar...

Fifth graders explore intestinal fortitude in terms of their oral presentation.

Pupils use web technology to access American history and the Asian-American experience. They evaluate journals as historical artifacts, especially the concept of firsthand account vs. history text. Students discuss Asian American...

Young scholars identify the pattern changes that could occur in a series using pictures with dots. They use the patterns on the worksheets to have a context to describe pattern in words. Students look to find the linear, quadratic, or...

Students explore the concept of how air moves and reflect through working in groups about the scientific concept. This lesson plan is an extension to another similar lesson plan. Also students develop and draw their own models.

Students observe an intimate view of the life of Eleanor Roosevelt including her childhood experiences and personal relationships, it explores her role in American politics, civil rights, and foreign affairs.

Students research a nonprofit organization of their choice. They interview a member of the organization and present to the class their findings. They list the job opportunities found there and volunteer for the organization.

Seventh graders are introduced to geographic thinking, setting the stage for the creation of a map showing distance, direction, location and symbols from their residences to school.

Students examine the Bill of Rights and determine if the document is outdated. After a discussion of the amendments, students rank the amendments in the Bill of Rights and explain their order of importance. Students research the...

Middle schoolers read articles on a hot topic (controverial topic) and prepare for a discussion on the article. They engage in forming an opinion on an important public concern and defending their opinion/position with supporting data....

This research-based site provides step-by-step directions needed to complete an extended writing piece.

Students write a narrative of place, a character sketch, an extended metaphor poem and a persuasive essay then link all four texts to quotations they have selected from a novel.

This strategy helps students prepare and organize thoughts about text, develop a written response in the form of a short or extended response, and use standard English grammar, usage, and conventions in writing.