Harness the power of bacteria. Scholars see how using organisms that exist in nature can help solve human problems in the process known as bioremediation. They research and discuss several successful examples, such as using oil-eating...

What a great way to give a gift that keeps on giving! These homemade plantable cards are not only beautiful, but can be planted into the ground to sprout in the right season. Incorporate this project in a science unit, or for a Mother's...

Here are a variety of lessons geared for young children with Autism. There are 12 short activities intended to build attention, imitation, communication, independent living, social, motor, and literacy skills. Each skill is geared toward...

Take a stab at object pronouns with a straightforward exercise. Give an object, learners determine which object pronoun would be most appropriate to finish 25 sentences.

The vascular tissue found in plants is the subject of a two-part comprehension learning exercise that asks kids to read the provided article and then to respond to a series of comprehension questions.

Lost! (or misplaced) a modifier. Last seen dangling at the end of a sentence! Reward offered! To underscore the humor, class members are each given a sample sentence to illustrate (A woman passed by, leading a Springer Spaniel, in a...

Talk with your pupils about the importance of staying focused at the grocery store. Your special education class will discuss how to create and use a shopping list. They will make a shopping list and pretend to use it in a role-play...

Grab those reusable bags, it's time to go shopping! Intended to foster independent living skills in learners with visual impairments, the lesson covers several topics related to grocery shopping. They start by planning a meal, reading...

Designing a travel brochure is a classic project that will help your class members develop a variety of skills, such as researching informational texts, designing creative visual products, and communicating what you have learned.

Who knew determining author's purpose could be turned into a game? Four teams compete to correctly identify the author's purpose for writing a series of passages.

What can happen to the environment if plastic continues to pollute it? Learners read about the implications of plastic on health, water, and nature in a two-page reading passage. After they finish reading, they work on six comprehension...

Here's a great way to combine environmental science with art. Kids use recycled materials to create their own Gawu, a tapestry made of discards. Although designed for special education classrooms, the activity is sure to engage all...

Convenience, taste, portability ... what's not to love about bottled water? Apparently, a lot. Scholars analyze the four main arguments supporting and opposing the sale of bottled water. They explore the health, environmental, and...

Learners design an investigation using yeast. In this environmental engineering instructional activity, students design an investigation to determine how environmental factors affect the growth of yeast. They will collect quantitative...

Students read the Nutrition Fact labels to make healthy choices. For this health lesson, students look at labels to identify fat content, protein, carbohydrates, and serving size. They play games with different labels such as Narrow It...

Students use old magazines to create a collage. They may focus on elements of design. They discuss their collage or they may write a brief essay.

Fifth graders examine how sugars may be listed as an ingredient in various ways. E.g. Many of the words end in -ose (ex. Sucrose, dextrose, maltose)

Students name 3 health benefits of eating beans. In this adult health lesson plan, students identify various beans they can get with their WIC vouchers. They discuss ways to adapt a certain recipe to their family's needs.

Students develop criteria for a healthy and environmentally friendly breakfast and use these criteria to design a breakfast menu. They use a decision chart to evaluate their choices which is imbedded in this plan.

Students distinguish and recognize the three primary colors used in color printing. In this color mixing lesson, students predict what color will be produced when pigments or color beams are mixed. Students will demonstrate an...

First graders examine seeds. In this Science lesson, 1st graders classify and dissect seeds. Students sprout their own seeds in the classroom.

Students solve problems with proportions. In this proportions lesson, students solve word problems as they learn about how to set up formulas for solving proportions. Students then solve problems using proportions.

Go over the importance of staying safe when handling or coming into contact with medicine. This very short presentation covers some of the key dangers and reasons why children should be careful around prescription drugs.

Students find out where some of the products in hour homes come from, then become aware of our local trash, landfills and incinerators. They chart and graph data and use maps for different purposes.