Learners describe a pretend animal. They read "The After School Monster." Students read other books and discuss whether or not the characters are real. Learners make a drawing of a pretend animal and of a real animal. They make up a...

Students copy and figure out the Mystery Codeword each day. They copy Mystery Code into journal. They match the number with the letter to decipher the code word. They draw a picture to match code word. At the end of the week, the...

Ninth graders explore the various types and replication patterns of viruses. Using an interactive web-based textbook, 9th graders research viruses and their replication patterns. When their research is complete, students use a drawing...

Sixth graders gather and graph information regarding the pH of rain. Working cooperatively with an internet partner, 6th graders gather and record information about the pH of the rain in their local area. They graph this information...

Fifth graders work in groups to study a particular group of Native Americans. They use a study guide to guide their research and use the internet and text resources to gather information. Students post their research on a class web page.

Second graders identify and describe basic geometric solids. Working as a class, 2nd graders describe geometric solids using the proper vocabulary and counting faces, bases, corners, and edges. In pairs, students use a computer drawing...

Sixth graders read from the book, "Nothing to Fear," and discuss living in New York during the Great Depression. They write entries and summaries in their learning logs to share with the class. They work in groups to create a database...

Seventh graders discuss water quality, water availability and water resources and how water is used in the world around them. They view a video on water quality then test for pH, temperature and dissolved oxygen to indicate water quality.

Twelfth graders review the basic principles of physics. In groups, they use these principles to discover how they are present in their everyday lives. They create a webpage that demonstrates on of the principles and share it with the class.

Seventh graders investigate the concept of mood and how it influences various types of art. They create an abstract painting and demonstrate how mood is present in the work. Also, 7th graders construct poems using word choices to set...

Students practice writing complete sentences and sequencing three or more events. They listen to at least one version of the story read aloud and work cooperatively to put the story events in proper sequence. They access a...

A visit to the local zoo launches an integrated life science/ language arts research project into the habitat, feeding habits, offspring, lifespan, and other interesting facts about animals. Each group selects two animals to photograph...

First graders study how to complete activities in sequential steps. They participate in various activities describing each step needed to complete the tasks. They work in pairs to type the list of steps necessary in making a sandwich. ...

Students engage in a literature study for the book Where The Wild Things Are. The skill of prediction is practiced as they preview the story as a whole class. The teacher models reading fluency, pronunciation, and phonetic skills while...

Twelfth graders discuss sine curves and enter equations into their graphing calculator then compare different graphs created on their calculators. They identify the period, amplitude and phase shift given the graph or the equation of a...

Eleventh graders work in groups and investigate how force determines the speed and distance then they view the video, "Math Vantage #7: What's Your Angle?." They are given a real life problem to solve using speed, ramps, angle, incline...

First graders are introduced and practice using a calculator. Individually, they enter and complete simple addition and subtraction problems. After the answer is displayed, they identify the place value for ones, tens, and hundreds...

First graders use the internet to research a famous American. Using the information they collect, they write a paragraph noting their accomplishments. They find a picture of the person they are researching or dress up like them to...

Students identify and classify magnetic and nonmagnetic materials and metals. After determining which materials and metals are magnetic, students create a data table and classify items by two different criteria. Students e-mail various...

Third graders research the discovery of the Americas by various explorers. They create a multiedia presentation about an explorer of their choice including their motivations, obstacles, and successes. Their explorer information will be...

Eighth graders review a chosen social studies topic that was covered during the school year. They research the topic using a variety of sources. Students create a documentary about their topic and they create a PowerPoint presentation...

Students explore various problems. They present their final results and explain the path they followed in order to obtain their answers. Students show their written work as well as orally explaining their work.

Twelfth graders investigate the social structure of VIctorian England. They research especially the lives of Charlotte Bronte and Jane Eyre. Students create an essay and oral presentation using technology. Then they use the internet to...

Tenth graders brainstorm potential definitions for "developed" and "developing" countries. They work in groups of four and research using Web sites listed to find information about their country then they create a spreadsheet which...