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Civil War
Fifth graders discuss the causes of the Civil War and write a paragraph summarizing each identified event. In the computer lab, 5th graders create a PowerPoint presentation explaining events leading up to the Civil War. They use the...
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Career Exploration
Students identify the steps needed to apply and receive a job. Using the internet, they find a career they are interested in and practice completing out the application. To end the lesson, they role play the role of the interviewee...
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Nutrition and Fitness
Sixth graders investigate the food guide pyramid. They conduct Internet research, and plan a three day nutritional menu appropriate for teenagers. Students include three meals per day and a snack for each day on their menu, and...
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Personal / Group Magazine
Sixth graders complete the magazine template in the Macmillan "Writer's Journal" available through the basic skills department using word processing, spreadsheet, graphic, and electronic resource (i.e.-Internet) skills
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The United Nations
Students are introduced to the role of the United Nations. Using the internet, they research its history and its influence on politics and peace. In groups, they create a timeline of significant United Nations conventions since World...
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Make a Food Safety Brochure
Learners create brochures that inform their families how to prepare and store food to prevent food-borne illnesses. They research food safety facts and proper food-handling techniques on the internet.
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Book Search
Fourth graders are introduced to how to use the Dewey Decimal System in libraries. After taking a pre-test, they complete a worksheet in which they determine the location of different books on the internet and on the shelf. To end the...
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Simplifying Distribution Worksheet
In this simplifying distribution worksheet, students solve problems with one variable using the distributive property. They place their answers in the answer box provided on the internet. Students are able to view step-by-step problems...
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FOIL Method Worksheet
In this FOIL method worksheet, students with the "FOIL" method to solve equations with one to two variables. They may enter their answer on the internet worksheet, and view step-by-step hints to solve the problems. Twenty binomial...
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Europe Puzzle
In this geography learning exercise, learners complete a crossword puzzle in reference to the geography of Europe. They identify the capital cities of various countries and the bodies of water which surround specific countries of Europe.
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A Teeny Tiny Counting Book
A cute way to reinforce counting for your little learners, this activity helps students to cut out several small pages to create a small book. Each page has a number that accompanies the amount of transportation items on each page (two...
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Water and Ice
Students explore the physical properties of water. In this water lesson, students observe, measure, and describe water as it changes state. There are 2 extensions for this lesson that one can access via the Internet links provided.
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The Big One
Eighth graders study earthquakes. In this earthquake lesson students research the Internet on earthquakes and plot earthquake locations.
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I've Seen That Shape Before
Students identify geometric solids. In this shape lesson, students explore the characteristics of geometric solids. They locate pictures of shapes on the internet, and identify the shapes. Students draw pictures of...
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Marshland Ecosystem
Students classify animals based on their physical characteristics and eating habits. For this animal identification lesson plan, students investigate the life forms shown on a Parisian ceramic basin, and discover ecosystem the...
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Data and charts
In this data and charts worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions referring to different charts about mountain heights, breakfast drinks, and more. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Charts and Graphs
In this charts and graphs worksheet, learners refer to charts and graphs to solve word problems. Students complete 10 multiple choice word problems.
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Carbon Footprint Estimator
Students discover what a Carbon Footprint represents. In this sustainable lifestyle lesson, students determine their Carbon Footprint as an individual and as a class. Students use a the Internet to calculate how many earths it would...
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ESL Grammar: Phrasal Verbs
In this ESL phrasal verbs instructional activity, students complete 10 multiple choice questions, choosing the phrase that correctly complete a sentence. A website reference is given for additional resources.
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ESL: Idioms
In this ESL idioms worksheet, students complete 10 multiple choice questions, choosing the idiom similar in meaning to a word or phrase given. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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ESL-Idioms
In this ESL idiom worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions with a phrase that is similar in meaning to a given idiom. A website reference is given for additional activities.
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Tracking El Nino Conditions
Students identify major changes in ocean temperatures during an El Nino season. In this climate lesson students complete an Internet assignment using datasets to determine periods of El Nino.
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AIDS TODAY
Students study the AIDS epidemic. In this health policy lesson students divide into groups and research the Internet to obtain information on AIDS.
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Indigenous Responses to Imperialism
In this Imperialism worksheet, high schoolers read a 1-page selection as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 9 short answer questions.