Learners examine the invasion of the fruit fly in California. In groups, they observe and record the fruit fly's lifecycle and how they affect humans in society. They also discuss the history and geography of the fly and the different...

Students explain the main events in Benjamin Banneker's life and his contributions to society. They gain an appreciation for Benjamin Banneker's inventive ability to reproduce a clock as well as his determination in teaching himself...

Students read the novel "Cecilia's Year". They answer questions to test for reading comprehension. They also relate the story to their own life.

Students investigate agricultural careers and all the related jobs tied to them. The lesson has a great introduction with information for the students and teacher. The lesson incorporates drawing and writing to engage multiple...

Here's an illustrated Of Mice and Men worksheet that asks readers to respond to five short answer prompts and complete 4 graphic organizers designed to be used prior to reading, while reading, and after reading Steinbeck's Of Mice...

Sixth graders investigate erosion. In this erosion instructional activity, 6th graders explore how farming changes the environment. Students construct an erosion model and research ways to protect the soil from excess mud generated by...

Learners conduct a laboratory experiment designed to investigate the effects of chemicals, soil quality and pollution on seed growth and plant yield. They consider how best to maximize agriculture in the long term.

Young scholars compare the living conditions in Arkansas when it was a territory with contemporary times. They participate in a role play activities of the territorial times.

Learners define and discuss terms organic and synthetic, read article pertaining to organic agricultural practices in Oklahoma, complete worksheet, grow plants using both commercial and organic fertilizer, compare growth rates, and chart...

Students explore examples of methods utilized in traditional agricultural practices. They state examples ot methods used in sustainable agricultural practices. They draw conclusions from information presented to them.

Learners investigate scarecrows. In this farming lesson, students learn why scarecrows are important and construct their own scarecrow from art materials.

Twelfth graders explore the usage of alcohol fuel. For this Current Events lesson, 12th graders research the issue of using this type of energy.  Students complete a worksheet on their research. 

Seventh graders research ancient Roman civilizations, trade routes, aqueducts, and agriculture. In this Ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders view a picture of the Roman Aqueduct Pont du Gard and discuss its use in ancient Rome. Students read...

Second graders research rice and its health benefits. In this rice lesson, 2nd graders discuss the popularity of rice in the world and its history. They make "rice squiggles" by sprinkling colored rice on a squiggle of glue. This lesson...

Students use primary sources to see how Maryland was a divided state during the time leading up to the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson plan, students go over vocabulary, and look at maps that show the division of opinions of people...

In this Philippine tourist spots worksheet, students complete multiple choice and true and false questions about the tourist spots. Students complete 22 problems.

Fourth graders examine the agriculture explosion in California in the late 1800's to the early 1930's. They analyze primary source material putting themselves into the shoes of a child laborer. They also gain an understanding of...

Students define agricultural using concept maps. In this agriculture lesson plan, students use concept maps to determine the ideas that are related to agriculture such as farming, food, flowers, and forestry before defining the word...

Fifth graders write a paragraph comparing their lives to the lives of a child working in South Carolina during the early 1900's. In this Industrial Revolution lesson plan, 5th graders explore primary and secondary sources to teach them...

Students investigate different perspectives through a farming simulation. In this photo perspectives lesson plan, students examine different photographs taken by satellite or from ground level. Students then discuss the differences and...

Students discuss agriculture. In this farming instructional activity, students compare farming practices from the past compared to when machines were introduced. They discuss this concept as a class and participate in multiple...

Fourth graders point out places on a map that grow rice around the world. In this rice growing lesson plan, 4th graders read about the importance of rice and use a map to see where it comes from.

Students discuss the Indian Allotment Act. In this social studies lesson, students research a selected tribe and write a report on their selected tribe.

Students study the characteristic of self-sufficiency in people that lived during Colonial times. They investigate the contemporary movement of Habitat for Humanity. They listen to the story of Donald Hall's, The Oxcart Man and write a...