High schoolers research the basic philosophical and ethical ideas of Islam and the ways in which they are similar to or different from other major religions of the world.

High schoolers gain insight into Greek tragedy and such concepts such as fate, hubris, and (dramatic) irony. They recognize the Greeks concern with fate, self-determination and the role of gods and oracles in everyday life and compare...

Students study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Students complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals.

Students conduct two set experiments on Lumbriculus worms and create a third experiment of their own. The first of the two set experiments allows students to observe regeneration of the worms while the second allows students to test the...

Eighth graders are introduced to the basic concepts of Geometry and their definitions in Euclidean space. They draw and define the following terms: point, line, and line segment. Students also define the terms colliner and...

Students discuss weather forecasts and different types of weather. In this weather lesson, students observe the weather and learn a weather song. They listen to a story and see weather measurement tools. 

Young scholars utilize computer programs to operate a simple robot.  In this technology lesson plan, students create robots using Lego pieces and simple motors to move them.  Young scholars measure the speed of the robots by...

Twelfth graders discuss attitude necessary to be successful in calculus. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders review famous quotes about success to help them get motivated to learn and be successful in the classroom. This assignment...

Twelfth graders solve problems by finding the maximum and minimum. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders analyze certain animals identifying their maximum and minimum points. They also use bubble as part of their real world application...

Students discuss the importance of Integrals as it relates to calculus. In this calculus lesson, students define Integrals and practice taking the integrals of polynomials. They work problems to enhance their understanding of how...

Learners explore the civil rights movement through historical narratives. In this civil rights instructional activity, students are randomly separated into two groups. Learners research the civil rights movements using two sets of...

Students write an essay during this 14 week series of ESL writing lessons. In this series of 14 lessons, advanced ESL writing students complete an essay. They focus on prefixes and suffixes, synonyms and antonyms, and vocabulary...

Students discuss rules, have introductions, complete school tours, and more for the first day of preschool. In this first day of school lesson plan, students also discuss being good friends.

Fifth graders study the national archives through both images AND visiting the site. This is meant to provide them with an understanding of what documents are important to the U.S. and why (i.e. Declaration of Independence, etc...).

Second graders are introduced to basic Internet navigation. They access Yahooligans and work in pairs to explore sites. Students use the "back" button, scroll up and down a screen and practice opening Netscape.

Students engage in a instructional activity that is about an introduction to the course of calculus. They practice some of the basic concepts and solve some problems applying different principals of calculus. The teacher uses the sample...

In an age of fake news and photoshopped images, it is vital that 21st century learners development the skills they need to evaluate mass media and assess its validity. A great way to launch such a study is with a carefully crafted lesson...

Sixth graders experience the stages of process writing, work cooperatively, to critique and to incorporate software tools to enhance writing and problem solving skills.

Students gain an introduction to Buddhist teachings about moral behavior by exploring a depiction of the Buddha and by writing a speech inspired by their interpretation of the Noble Eightfold Path.

What can young scientists discover from dissecting an owl pellet? Explore the owl food chain, beginning with an introduction to these predatory birds. Suggested strategies here include creating a podcast and purchasing a poster, however...

The class gets creative after listening to a short story containing a definitive structure. They are required to think about character, relationship, and setting, while attempting to show rather than tell, in their writing. Dialogue,...

Students compare chocolates using their five senses and determine the value of the chocolate. For this chocolate lesson, students sample various types of chocolate. Students study the price per ounce of each bar to complete the...

Students discover details about Japanese Internment. In this World War II lesson, students analyze images and documents related to the movement of Japanese-Americans to West coast internment camps in the wake of the Pearl Harbor attacks....

Eleventh graders consider the impact of reform movements of the 19th century. In this Progressive Reform lesson, 11th graders examine documents and images associated with women's suffrage, prohibition, and labor reform. Students respond...