Students use the Internet, books, and articles to research the Earth and its changes (tides, seasons, atmosphere, etc.), develop a "class exhibit about the Earth" and "a survey that includes five questions that will measure what the...

During this lesson learners explore the 50 states through the Internet. Students discover important facts and information by navigating the World Wide Web.

This lesson can be completed in a whole group or small group setting. After reading the book "P.W. Cracker Sees the World," the students will complete an inquiry project that connects social studies/geography to what they read in their...

This is a Microscope Internet Lab that can be used as a virtual lab for a whole class or as a make-up lab. The virtual microscope is a little more complicated than the microscope that is used in the labs but it will not be difficult to...

A four-session lesson plan that leads to a class collection of resources is a solid introduction to both searching skills and evaluation. Could be used with any number of subject areas.

A four-session lesson plan that leads to a class collection of resources is a solid introduction to both searching skills and evaluation. Could be used with any number of subject areas.

Houghton Mifflin has created a comprehensive resource for project-based learning. This site is full of ideas, explanations, projects, and more.

This lesson plan was inspired by an article in "Fortune" magazine, "Why Companies Fail," May 27, 2002. Its focus is on the relationship of business ethics to business bankruptcy or near failure. Students participate in a simulation by...

This is a hands-on, inquiry project to create a 3-D graphic organizer for the research and study of the Bill of Rights. It may be a stand-alone activity or may be included as part of a unit of study on the Constitution. Students will...

What do you know about the different human body systems? This site features information on each of the different systems. Students and teachers will benefit from this comprehensive resource.

What exactly is a "questioning tool kit"? This resource provides techniques for asking essential questions, hypothetical questions, telling questions, planning questions and organizing questions.

This tutorial site for NetPBL (Networked Project-Based Learning) offers guidance for developing collaborative learning.

If you're interested in developing project-based learning for your class, Tech4Learning provides tools for facilitating those projects and instruction in how to create and manage them. Free resources available, as well as resources by...

This site is divided into three areas: Teachers, Parents, and Students, and complements one-hour educational programs offered by Discovery Channel Brazil. An interactive schedule allows teachers, students, and parents to find activities...