Young scholars explore factors that change human population growth in a biology simulation for seven countries including the United States, China, Egypt, Germany, Italy, India, and Mexico. Factors such as age at which women begin having...

Students examine the different methods of production. They relate the new concepts to different production contexts. They identify the external factors that influence firms.

Fifth graders measure their body height and the height they can jump. They use these measurements in forms of ratios, fractions and decimals to describe their Springy Legs Factors (SLF). Students compare their SLFs to other people's...

In this treasure presentation rubric worksheet, students explore and explain the context of a family treasure or Louisiana treasure found online or in community fieldwork and present their research as an exhibit, multimedia slide show,...

Students investigate food shortages. In this global issues lesson, students examine how food scarcity issues have impacted the people of Eastern Africa. Students use the information they gather to consider how historical,...

In this math worksheet, students compare fractions from a chart. They simplify six fractions. Students tell the fraction of a day they spend doing various activities. Each fraction is simplified. Three problems are multiple choice problems.

In this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders find the product of a given equation. Then they use an array and find the sum of the partial products. Students also use zeros as place holders when necessary.

In this economics worksheet, 12th graders respond to 15 multiple choice questions about production possiblities and opportunity costs.

Students explore the hidden world of microbes and how our bodies spring into action in response to diseases. This ten lesson unit presents data on several microbial diseases and the reaction of the body's immune system.

Students act as chief research scientists with the responsibility of testing a new drug. Students design a controlled experiment to test a hypothetical experimental drug. Students write a clear, concise, and detailed plan to present to a...

Students explore the factors that contributed to the decline of Timbuktu and the myths and misconceptions about the city. Students study the obstacles that made a journey to Timbuktu a difficult one as well as discover the first European...

Second graders write and solve story problems which involve whole numbers, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. They solve multiplication problems by using strategies other than counting all. They interpret and solve...

Students investigate numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers and number systems. They comprehend the meaning of operations and how they relate to each other.

Young scholars research the factors which contributed to the great migration and write a well organized research paper using multiple sources. They incorporate quotations into their paper, both direct and paraphrased, in accordance with...

Learners communicate the biological basis for an aspect of a public health issue in a visual manner. They use the basics of a variety of diseases and epidemics to create their Public Health poster and service message.

Students discover the two types of division problems.  In this number division lesson, students identify repeated subtraction and sharing division problems.  Students create word problems utilizing the two different types of...

Students investigate values and goals to develop a life-management plan. In this life goals lesson, students identify life choices and factors affecting the choices. Students establish short and long term personal goals and the resources...

Young scholars explore human migration. In this human migration instructional activity, students investigate multiple factors contributing to the growth of major Arizona cities.  Young scholars discover the processes, patterns, and...

Students explore math functions by completing a problem solving worksheet in class. In this division lesson, students utilize visual aides such as marshmallows and candy to visualize the act of division. Students complete a division...

Students play a game called 'Limit 2' and analyse their moves in order to establish a winning strategy. The subtraction game in this activity is one of a number of games in a unit called 'Analysing games' in the above publication.

Seventh graders complete a unit of lessons on the Civil War. They identify the factors that led to the Civil War, develop and perform a skit, research and write a report, or create a replica of art from Civil War period.

In this social stratification worksheet, students answer 12 fill in blank questions and 7 multiple choice questions regarding the division of society into categories.

In this seventh grade activity, 7th graders assess their knowledge and understanding of grade level mathematics.  The twenty-two page activity contains thirty multiple choice questions.  Answers are not provided. 

Fourth graders discuss the origins of Timbuktu, explain the importance of its location, and describe the kingdom of Mali. They also explain how and why Timbuktu became a part of Mali.