Students examine and describe the six main simple machines. In groups, they work with an inclined plane to calculate the ideal and actual mechanical advantages of the plane. Using their results, they must determine the efficiency of the...

Seventh graders create a book about the different types of nouns. In this noun book lesson plan, 7th graders discuss and define plurals, possessives, and proper nouns. Students then make a book or PowerPoint presentation containing...

Students research African-American mathematicians.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students celebrate Black History by conducting Internet research on an African-American, mathematicians or scientist.  Students...

Students explore what life is like for immigrant women in the United States.  In this immigration lesson, students study about immigration through reading and watching a video, then share their thoughts and ideas by participating in...

Students research and describe various locations around the world using five fundamental themes of geography.

Young scholars design a library orientation that would be helpful for a new student. They explain the organization of their school library and demonstrate how to access information.

Students, in groups, use library reference materials to research an Olympic sport and create a visual display/shadow box to represent it.

Students practice golf etiquette without the use of golf clubs, balls, etc.

Learners research animal testing in scientific research. They role-play a research scientist, teacher, animal rights activist, or cosmetics manufacturer, and develop an argument for or against animal testing.

Tenth graders discuss the contents of income statements.  In this accounting lesson, 10th graders are introduced to the parts of an income statement.  Students practice filling out the four parts of an income statement, and...

Students examine the importance of physical activities and use word parts to infer meaning to a story. They discuss agility, baseball, and ballet dancing, read an article, and observe a demonstration on breaking down words and examining...

Students examine the situation in Darfur, Sudan. They research the situation beyond what is seen in the headlines. They compare and contrast the situation in Sudan with the situation in Rwanda years earlier.

Young scholars learn a song. In this food lesson, students learn the Happy Food Song. Young scholars are given a food model and identify their food. Students sing the song with motions.

Students explore democratic practices in China. In this global studies lesson, students compare and contrast democratic values of the Chinese government with the American government. Students read provided articles and conduct their...

Students research Megamouth Sharks and write paragraphs based on their findings.