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Protecting Our Native Forests
Students explore environmental awareness by utilizing computer technology. In this ecosystem conservation instructional activity, students read assigned text which describes the current ecological conditions of Hawaii. Students...
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How Do Plants Grow?
Students investigate plant growth. In this plant growth lesson plan, students investigate what would happen to plants if they did not have water and sunlight. Students conduct experiments to determine what plants need. Students create a...
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Study Buddies: Elapsed Time
In this math worksheet, young scholars will work with a coach to solve a problem about elapsed time. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Book Talks- Reading Rainbow Style!
Students recommend a book. In this book talk lesson, students watch Reading Rainbow book talks, choose a book to recommend to others and write a brief summary and recommendation. Students video tape their introduction and take pictures...
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Pandas, Flamingos and Blogs
Learners use the computer to discover animals. In this animal lesson, students look at online webcams to view animals and write in a daily blog discussing what the animals are doing. They use either Pixie or PowerPoint to create an...
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Interactive Journeys
Students investigate environments and animals through the use of technology while on class field trips. The lesson plan is highly adaptable and can work with any field trip in many subject areas.
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Careers in Film
Students discuss the difference between independent films and and films produced by a major studio. They select an independent filmmaker to research and begin their research from a list of given Web sites. When research is complete,...
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Smoke Signals
Students explore the implications of tobacco use. In this personal health lesson, students participate in a classroom activity that calls for them to characterize a smoker and then examine the harmful effects of smoking on his/her...
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Study Buddies- Estimating Products
In this math worksheet, students work with a partner to practice estimating products using rounding. They discuss the process of rounding and whether multiplying the rounded numbers is easier or more difficult than multiplying the...
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Nuclear Scientists Project
Students explore nuclear scientists. In this nuclear science research lesson, students choose a scientist who has contributed to nuclear theory, research his/her life and accomplishments, and write a paper. Students generate...
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Elvis Presley Number Puzzle
In this Elvis Presley worksheet, students first determine four numbers form clues about Elvis' life. Next the students use those four numbers to correctly determine nine numbers in a square. Hints as well as a full solution are...
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"Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
Students complete a variety of activities that revolve around the book "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen. They view and discuss stills from the move "Hoot" and compose original storylines, conduct Internet research about the life of Carl Hiaasen,...
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A Walk Through the 20th Century
Students use primary and secondary sources to study the literature, historical events, people, technology, medicine, government, entertainment and culture of the decades of the twentieth century.
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Combinations and Sequences
In this combinations review worksheet, students answer 5 multi-step short answer questions involving combinations. Students then answer 15 questions regarding combinations, sequences, and terms. Students also answers 15 probability...
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Tax, Tip and Discount Word Problems
Students solve problems involving tax, tips and discounts. In this algebra instructional activity, students convert between percents and decimals. They calculate commission using conversion from percents and fractions.
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Cricket Times
Students design a class newspaper all about their study of crickets, including illustrations and various sections of the newspaper, like sports, jokes, articles, food, and reviews. Students create a plan to design a cricket from food...
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Permutations and Combinations
In this permutations and combinations worksheet, students solve 13 word problems. Each problem presents a common situation and asks students to tell the number of possible combinations.
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Declaring Freedom
Ninth graders study the sections of the Declaration of Independence. In this American Government instructional activity, 9th graders participate in a weekly discussion board. Students create a multimedia project to...
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A Cleaner Today for a Greener Tomorrow
Pupils examine recycling efforts. In this environmental stewardship instructional activity, students trace recycling efforts and script a skit regarding incandescent light bulbs' effect on the environment.
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Bias in Statistics
Students work to develop surveys and collect data. They display the data using circle graphs, histograms, box and whisker plots, and scatter plots. Students use multimedia tools to develop a visual presentation to display their data.
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Cultural Celebrations
Students create a presentation for their assigned country. In this cultural diversity instructional activity, students use a WebQuest to research a country. In groups, they decide upon a way to present the information they have learned....
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Steve Jobs
In this famous people worksheet, students read about the life of Steve Jobs and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to matching, sequencing, writing and spelling activities. An answer key is included.
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Nike Transitions
Learners discuss the use of transitions in film and video using prior knowledge, a Nike film, and a teacher-created iMovie as examples. The lesson ends with the creation of student iMovies using transitions.
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Student Voices
Students create a video based on their own interests. In this language arts and technology lesson, students take pictures and compile them so as to create a storyboard on whatever each student wishes. Additionally, students edit...