Eighth graders examine the start of the American Revolution. For this American History lesson, 8th graders analyze primary sources. Students prepare a narration of events leading up to the revolution. 

Students are introduced to the novel Sing Down The Moon written by Scott O'Dell. Throughout the book, after each chapter is read, class discussions and journal writing is incorporated into the unit.

Fifth graders design a brochure that identifies types of solid waste that are often improperly disposed, explains the effects of this disposal and proposes a solution to the problem. The read humorous books, define vocabulary words and...

Students reflect on the events of the year 2000 by creating timelines that note memorable events in the news and in their won private lives. They combine individual timelines into a larger classroom timeline.

Students create an artistic crest that represents either themselves, their group of friends, or their their family.

Students investigate and experiement with a 9-volt motor. They will use the connecting wire and battery pack to discover fans.

Fifth graders perform a simulated experiment where they use simple genetic coding to crreate a personl.

Students explore the fundamental concepts of electricity. They examine different circuit diagrams to study how electricity flows. They finish by creating their own simple circuit.

Students examine forms of broadcast journalism. they identify roles played by journalists in various news formats.

Eleventh graders investigate the concept of the American Dream. They use the novel "The Great Gatsby" as an example from literature. Students brainstorm in order to define the American Dream.

Students make reference to previously presented material,

Young scholars explore how the New York Times has represented presidential victories on its front page throughout the 20th century.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson uses Bats by Gail Gibbons to teach young scholars how to identify facts learned from labeled diagrams within an informational text. Ideas for direct teaching, guided practice, and independent...