Fifth graders study the weather and water cycle of clouds. In this water cycle lesson, 5th graders read background information about evaporation, condensation, and the states of water.

Sixth graders study the effect of pollution in our food chains. In this plant biology lesson, 6th graders first experiment with pollution by placing a carnation in colored water. Next they use a food chain triangle to see the...

Pupils study the roles that women have played in science throughout history. They work in small groups while visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

Tenth graders view paintings to determine the identity of the United States in a specific time period. As a class, they listen to their teacher give the title of the painting and they write a prediction about what the painting might be....

Students study energy conversion and the forms energy may take. For this energy conversion lesson, students study energy conversions in flash paper, rubber bands, mechanical cranks, and a radiometer.

Young scholars research the components of W. Atlee Burpee's mail-order business. For this Pennsylvanian history instructional activity, students analyze three business components for Burpee's mail-order business. Young scholars create a...

Learners draw cells, make a cell, and list organelles in plant and animal cells. In this cells lesson plan, students create edible cells.

Fifth graders use maps and music to learn the 50 states. In this US Geography lesson, 5th graders map out a region of the United States and practice singing the song, The 50 States that Rhyme.

Students take a closer look at the proposed British Day. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to read Gordon Brown's proposal and examine British cultural symbols.

Young scholars explore British Railway history. In this railway lesson, students may visit the Natural Railway Museum, the Darlington Railway Centre and Museum, or Steam - Museum of the Great Western Railway online or in-person to...

Students label and locate the 5 European Powers of the congress of Vienna on a map. They describe the goals of the Congress of Vienna by completing a web diagram. Students identify and explain the legacy of the congress of Vienna by...

Students study sickle cell anemia and other genetic disorders.  In this investigative lesson students create a poster and present it to the class on a certain disorder. 

Students explore solar power. In this solar power lesson, students build simple solar cookers after they study convection, conduction, and radiation. Students transfer their knowledge of how the solar cooker works to climate changes on...

Sixth graders study different environments and how the food chain affects the survival of different animals. In this environments lesson plan, 6th graders share the visuals which describe the characteristics of the environment that they...

Learners use information from the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Web site to explore multiculturalism and immigration in Australia. They create graphs and charts from immigration data.

Second graders study Keith Haring by creating tee-shirts and a mural. In this art lesson, 2nd graders study the life and works of Keith Haring through his symbols. Students then make drawings reflective of Haring's style as music plays....

Students study the levels of forest ownership and how each are managed.  In this land ownership lesson students research timber companies and complete a writing assignment. 

Students study La Chatelier's principle and identify how carbon dioxide may affect pH.  In this coral instructional activity students complete a worksheet on pH and observe a lab.

Students study the nitrogen cycle and construct a diagram.  In this Earth Science lesson students use role play to see the various paths. 

In this story problem instructional activity, 3rd graders study the steps to solving a word problem.  Students respond to seven multiple choice questions and then answer three more practicing the steps with a given story problem.

Students explain how sunlight is converted to electricity. In this series of physics lesson, students study how varying the characteristics of the light source affect photovoltaic cells. They research their different uses in other...

Young scholars examine 19th century newspapers, a last and testament, and census manuscripts to analyze the Irish and German immigrant communities in the 1850s and 1860s. They write a letter from the perspective of an Irish or German...

Students investigate pulleys and pulley systems. They demonstrate how multiple pulleys dramatically reduce required force. They study hoe pulley systems are used in machines and impact everyday life.

Students examine the use of bronze and porcelain in Chinese art and commerce through in-class activities, role play events, and small-group discussions in this exciting Social Studies/Arts lesson.