Eleventh graders examine the term visionary.  In this World History lesson plan, 11th graders research a specific individual who they feel is a visionary.  Students develop a power point presentation.  

Eleventh graders examine the role of historians.  In this American History activity, 11th graders analyze document based questions.  Students write a summary of these documents. 

Students determine how the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire acquired so much land. In this ancient civilizations lesson plan, students watch "Civilizations: Expansion and Conquest." Students then discuss when and how the expansions...

Learners study time and how to accurately calculate it.  In this time lesson students complete a lab activity in pairs and discuss their findings. 

Students investigate deep sea explorations and the challenges that can occur.  For this deep-sea exploration lesson students work in groups and create a deep sea exploration mural. 

Students examine what makes a tragic hero and whether Captain Ahab fits the criteria.  In this literature lesson, engage in group discussions and examine Captain Ahab from the novel Moby Dick. They will then engage in a debate...

Students research 2 famous forgery cases. For this forensics lesson, students are introduced to the methods of handwriting and paper analysis. They then use the Internet to study the cases of the Lindbergh baby and Howard Hughes'...

Students explain the benefits of cyborg augmentation. For this technology lesson, students research how the nervous system works. They create posters and present them to class.

Students study scientists and the important Nobel Prize dates.  In this investigative lesson students divide into groups and watch a program then complete a project.

Students examine slope and build a Lego car that can take a steep slope. In this mechanics lesson students build a car and demonstrate them in class and describe what they did.

Middle schoolers examine dust mites and other allergens.  In this dust lesson students complete a lab activity on dust mites. 

Students discover how islands form, how plant and animal species get there and what the term means.  In this biomes activity students prepare a presentation that describes the life forms and geography of an island. 

Learners study the importance of a healthy diet.  In this weight control lesson students divide into groups and  develop a healthy lunch menu.

Students research past soldiers to learn how their fighting styles were shaped by available technology. They develop profiles of three different societies' soldiers in three different periods to see the evolution of fighting styles.

High schoolers explore the distinct forms of knowledge that enslaved Africans brought with them to America or developed while enslaved. They study how political movements of the 18th century helped develop abolitionist thinking.

Tenth graders begin the lesson by plotting trade routes, major empires and items traded. Using primary sources, they examine their own values regarding trading items for royality. They participate in a role-play exercise in which they...

Sixth graders begin the lesson by discussing how artifacts are located. In groups, they define the terms supply, demand, resources and trade and discuss how the United States is affected by International trade. They use this...

Students use unitedstreaming and Google Earth to investigate World War II and All Quiet on the Western Front. In this novel and technology lesson, students view a video about the novel using unitedstreaming video, visit the given...

Second graders identify and list the four main stages of a life cycle of a butterfly. In this butterfly lesson plan, 2nd graders use the internet and videos to learn about the life cycle and be able to list them on their own.

Students explore the cultural phenomenon of older mothers. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about reproduction, IVF, and cultural changes that have prompted some women to give birth later in life.

Students investigate communication by analyzing lyrics from a song. In this music arts instructional activity, students discuss slavery, the Underground Railroad and African American traditions while listening to a song called "This...

Young scholars study the United States geography using Google Earth. In this U.S. geography lesson, students create travel journals about five U.S. geographical locations. Young scholars research the human and physical characteristics...

Students identify two American industrialists within the United States during the second half of the 19th century. They use specific examples, compare and contrast how these two industrialists were successful in their market. Students...

Students demonstrate basic map skills. In this US history instructional activity, students review cardinal directions and use a compass rose while at the same time discuss what life was like for Abraham Lincoln.