Young scholars examine the importance of a positive attitude at work and in school. They complete an attitude quotient survey, and discuss the results and the importance of having a positive attitude toward work and learning.

Students work collaboratively in small groups to create and edit various publications to promote their school's activities and accomplishments. Groups work to complete these publications and publish or update them bi-monthly.

Students design and create an experimental film to express a theme or concept regarding heroism. They establish shots of locations, write dialogue, create montages and subjective footage.

Students listen to two lectures about being healthy and including movement in their day. Students are encouraged to get away from the computers and move their bodies. Careful adjusting of the computer workstation is emphasized to prevent...

Students notice lexical items as chunks of language. They use grammar of multi words and are introduced to a lexical set connected to money. Students are given a chance to peer teach. They are encouraged to use dictionaries.

Students, working independently and in groups, apply the distance formula to practical situations. After solving various problems, students in pairs design coordinate planes from the school blue print to measure the distance from the...

Students discover the roles played by various racial, ethnic and religious groups in the development of American society. They explore the concept of racial and cultural diversity and global community, as these are joined by economic,...

Students develop a month long budget. They use problem solving skills to adjust their budgets for unforeseen expenses. They use checks to pay mock bills.

Pupils enjoy a review game to measure their knowledge about physical activity and the various components of fitness.

Students brainstorm a list of items that should be a priority for the government to help its citizens. Using an out of date budget, they identify individual line items and the conflicts involved in making a budget work. They discuss...

Eighth graders recognize the connection between their religious faith and social responsibility. After a lecture/demo, student groups complete a worksheet imbedded in this plan, then create posters depicting community service.

Students examine the impact of reducing the carbon dioxide emissions. They identify ways alternative fuels can lessen the effect of emissions on communities. Working in teams they conduct research from various community and Internet...

Students use interpersonal skills and digital equipment to interact with different classes of students.

Students are introduced to the First Federal Congress. After reading various documents, they answer and discuss questions as a class. They identify the responsibilities and expectations for the First Congress and determine how it is...

Sixth graders interact with each other using interpersonal skills and digital equipment. They respect self and others related to human development and relationships. They video tape the activity as well as take still shots of...

Eighth graders describe the energy transformations as cars travel over a roller coaster. They explain the principle of conservation of energy as it relates to a roller coaster ride. The integration of technology is done using educational...

Students explore the concepts of martial law, writ of habeas corpus, due process, discovery and human and constitutional rights during World War II. They assess the roles and responsibilities of government leaders and citizens during...

Learners discuss the 26th Amendment, then write letters to a future guest speaker. Students listen to the guest speaker and ask them questions about voting and voter turnout. Learners then create handbills urging citizens to vote.

Students analyze and discuss the 19th Amendment, and read the document, Why Women Want to Vote. Students illustrate statements from the handbill, then conduct a play about women's suffrage.

Students complete an activity by looking and gathering data on plants and soils.

Fourth graders explore the many uses of corn-based products and the importance of water resources. They consider how biodegradable products help to keep water clean. They perform experiments to observe how corn pellets dissolve while...

Students collect data and make a frequency table, change ratios into percents, and analyze data to make predictions.

Pupils watch a video and role play the development of a luxury hotel and how it effects the various groups in Maine. They write an editorial for a local newspaper expressing their individual opinions about the project.

Students study topographical maps of Maine to identify the important physical features. They work in groups to create tourism pamphlet highlighting a region of the state.