What is a party caucus anyway? And what part do caucuses play in the primaries? Everything future voters need to know about the four stages in the presidential selection process is provided by this resource. The 2012 US...

Collaborative activities teach adolescents to talk comfortably about teen issues. Class members identify eight factors of healthy relationships among friends, family, and boyfriends/girlfriends. These factors are then used to help...

Some types of verbal communication are just more difficult that others. High schoolers engage in a series of activities that are designed to help teens make difficult conversations easier and more effective.

Transform your class' understanding of genes and antibiotic resistance with the Transformation Lab. Junior geneticists create and observe their own resistant strains of E. coli through research, discussion, and experimentation. The...

Students solve inequalities and systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students use substitution and elimination as they solve algebraic systems. They use graphing and a table to support their solutions.

Eighth graders study air pollution and identify some causes, effects and solutions.  In this air pollution lesson students complete several activities. 

Students practice critical thinking skills. They compare Ancient Roman influences on the Middle East region (Beit Shean, Masada, and Zippori) with Ancient Roman influences still present in our culture today.

Young scholars explore the meaning of density. In this density lesson, students use interactive whiteboards to review definitions regarding density and compare the density of selected objects.

Students consider the responsibilities of American troops. In this Operation Iraqi Freedom instructional activity, students watch video segments regarding the work of the Arkansas National Guard. Students research media sources to...

Students explore pre-World War II Japanese art. In this patriotism instructional activity, students analyze Eternal Fuji and Red Sun by Yokoyama Taikan. Students discuss the techniques used to create the painting as well as the symbolism...

Pupils identify a specific mineral using Moh's Scale of Hardness. They also conduct research about the mineral looking for factors such as value, abundance ,location, and current uses. The instructional activity integrates technology...

Students reason mathematically as they solve problems dealing with probability of an even occurring. In this probability activity, students differentiate between different rankings of candidates running for leadership. They identify...

Tenth graders compare and contrast the patriotism of Imperial Japan to its presence in the United States today. In this patriotism lesson, 10th graders write essays and participate in a classroom debate that requires them to consider the...

Sixth graders predict intertidal zones for organisms. In this intertidal zones lesson, 6th graders analyze an illustration of an organism and a class diagram of the intertidal zones. Students research to locate the zone the organism is...

Students investigate the natural disasters known as tsunamis by researching the Internet.  In this nature lesson plan, students define the word tsunami and discuss how they are created.  Students complete an online activity...

Learners discuss the importance of limits as it relates to calculus. In this calculus lesson, students define limit and memorize the three rules of limits. They work problems to enhance their understanding of how limits function.

Students find the derivatives of functions.  In this finding the derivatives of functions lesson, students use the definition of derivative to take the derivative of a function.  Students discuss scenarios in which the...

Students examine video clips and Web sites related to relevant productions, study song lyrics, and compare and contrast actual history with Broadway history. They create lyrics for a new song based on a contemporary or historical figure...

Sixth graders recreate Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs using pre-cut wood or cardboard, compass, acrylic or tempera paints, and paintbrushes in this 6th grade Art lesson. The lesson is an excellent idea for use in the Social Studies...

Students find equations of parabolas in real world scenarios.  In this finding equations of parabolas in real world scenarios instructional activity, students find the equations of parabolas of US landmarks.  Students put a...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this Oklahoma City bombing lesson plan, students submit public responses to the event in order to consider how the tragedy prompted a positive reaction. Extension activities are included.

Students discover the Vietnam of today. For this research skills lesson, students identify what the country is like today. Students select projects from the provided list to complete and share with their classmates.

Students identify the properties of quadrilaterals. In this geometry lesson, students investigate the history of quadrilaterals and different types of quadrilaterals. They identify the length and mid-segment of each shape.

Sixth graders identify and create Hex signs, based on unity, focal point, nature and a personal meaning,