Seventh graders compare myths and legends about corn and use creative abilities to act them out. In this corn legends instructional activity, 7th graders read background information about corn and its importance. Students work in groups...

Students are introduced GIS systems and how they operate. Using a GIS system, they locate and map the various types of agricultural products grown in Oregon. They rank each county based on the amount of agricultural products produced and...

In this garden planning worksheet, students draw a garden plot and label it in a legend. Students complete the checklist of necessary items for their garden map.

Considering a college search project? After picking a possible career choice, and determining if that career needs a technical college or university education, individuals examine a wide variety of sources and select three schools...

Students investigate historical figures and how they play a role in tourism by reading and discussing the article "When Robin Hood Supped, Was it Yorkshire Pudding?" In groups, students investigate issues related in the article in...

Don't sacrifice physical activity every time cold winter weather arrives. From walking or circuit training to warm, healthy recipes and safety reminders, this resource will help encourage learners to prioritize their fitness and stay...

Students read The Empty Pot as an introduction to plants. For this planting lesson, students understand a sequence of events in the book and relate it to the sequence of a plants life. Students grow plants and record information in...

Young scholars identify the parts of a tree. In this tree biology lesson, students create a tree model using tree parts and drawing the roots. Young scholars label each part of the tree and maintain a tree journal during this...

Students explore U.S. geography by researching agriculture. In this dust bowl activity, students complete a cause and effect worksheet based upon the dust bowls that covered a large portion of Oklahoma and Texas in the early 1900's....

Students explore gardening. In this agriculture lesson, students plan and plant seeds according to the procedure modeled by a "master gardener." Flowers are distributed at a local retirement home.

Third graders act out a play called Jane and the Dragon. Students develop vocabulary through dialogue. They delve into the feelings of others through learning about the characters. They also identify the characteristics of various types...

Second graders examine why rice is so important to the world. In this agriculture lesson, 2nd graders discover the origins of rice farming. Students study how many countries depend on rice for survival. Students research countries and...

Students discover the process of planting chili. After comparing two types of seeds students plant and with the use of a digital camera, record the seed progress. When ready for transplant, students take young plants to a retirement...

A virtual exhibit featuring sports legends and great Olympians from more than a dozen sports. See artifacts from the Smithsonian's sports collection, and explore the exhibition spotlights on athletes who dominated their sports.

Robert T. Bakker is a paleontologist from Wyoming, known for his enthusiastic approach to understanding the behavior and lives of dinosaurs. He has propounded many controversial ideas about dinosaurs, some of which are described here.

The novel "Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival" by Velma Wallis is at approximately a Grade 6 reading level. It is used to teach adult learners with this extensive novel study. The activities generally focus...

A technology industry urban legend claims that Kildall went flying rather than meet with IBM, thus causing IBM to market Microsoft's inferior operating system, changing the course of computer history. The story is untrue.

Wikipedia offers a comprehensive biography of the late Fred Rogers, the host of the PBS children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Content includes a focus on Rogers' life and work, his impact through his television show,...

An interesting site for castle lovers! Find photos, tours, a glossary of castle terms, and more. There are also castle related activities that students can enjoy like Castle Quest and Castles for kids.

A great excerpt from Frommers world travel guide about the famous Parisian fortress/museum, The Louvre. Offers a brief history behind the museum and its acquisition of over 30,000 priceless pieces of artwork, tips on which works are a...

A series of short articles on the famous historical landmark in India. Includes a history, interesting facts and legends, tourist information and more.