Middle schoolers watch a movie. In this cultures lesson, students read A World Without Black People and then discuss segregation. Middle schoolers watch the video Partners of the Heart or Something the Lord Made and then reflect on the...

Students investigate the properties of sweeteners. In this chemical property lesson, students examine the unique properties of sweeteners by performing several experiments. They will analyze the data to form a conclusion about the...

Students investigate how living things interact with their environment. In this living things instructional activity, students complete lessons for science investigations on what living things have in common. Students study cells,...

Students identify the role of superstition in their own lives, in society, and in Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. In this superstition instructional activity, students discuss urban legends and listen to a related song to...

Students examine significant innovations in surgery and reproductive health.  In this surgery lesson students view a video and answer the given questions. 

Students discuss the risks and benefits associated with biotechnology. In this biotechnology instructional activity, students discuss the role of genes in the body and brainstorm ethical issues relating to biotechnology. They read about...

Pupils study the history in obstetrics and pediatrics.  In this investigative lesson students research and present information about winners of the Nobel Prize. 

Junior high and high school learners study infrastructure and its relationship to the current economy. They review handouts, watch a PBS clip, and review case studies in order to answer provided questions and role play over...

Students investigate the impact of the plague. In this European history lesson, students listen to their instructors present information regarding the black death and then write letters regarding the plague from the perspective of 14th...

Seventh graders explore different forms of sacrifice.  In this World History activity, 7th graders determine the reasons why people make sacrifices.  Students write a personal goal to make a small sacrifice. 

Young scholars explore the necessary costs of animals shelters and taking care of one pet. In this providing for animals activity, students calculate the costs of keeping a pet. Young scholars understand the need for outside funding for...

Students discover how getting food from farm-to-fork involves several steps and many hands. In this interactive food chain instructional activity, students respond to a series of questions about food distribution then work...

Students explore music therapy. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Music Strikes a Soothing Cord", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based on the...

Twelfth graders study the concept of nanotechnology. In this Modern Technology instructional activity, 12th graders read an article about the upcoming Nanotechnology. Students create an enhanced sports product.

Students explore illegal use. In this health journalism instructional activity, students read the USA Today article titled "Survey Reveals Teen Use of Ecstasy, Other Illegal Drugs Declined in '02", respond to discussion questions...

Students explore the reality of underage drinking. In this underage drinking lesson, students read the USA Today article titled 'Dispel Myths, Save Lives,' respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an...

High schoolers explore the concept of health care. In this health care lesson, students read an article about the financial cost associated with health care. High schoolers discuss costs and resources that people in the article have to...

Young scholars explore the concept of financial trouble. In this financial trouble lesson, students read an article about people who earn large salaries, but still have financial trouble. Young scholars discuss ways to avoid and get out...

Young scholars explore the concept of credit. In this credit lesson, students read an article about credit debt and financial trouble. Young scholars discuss ways to avoid financial trouble. Students make a cause and effect chart for the...

Students observe their own daily rhythms by going to bed earlier and seeing what happens to their day afterwards. In this sleep lesson plan, students experiment with their own sleep cycles and answer questions about what happened because...

Young scholars complete experiments to learn about their internal body clocks and physiological activities. In this internal body science lesson, students read "Body Clock Investigations" and complete a body temperature investigation.

Students mode the transport of blood through the circulatory system with a water relay. In this circulation activity, students measure amounts of water and transfer them from one container to another. They use this activity to model the...

Students recognize diminishing cognitive abilities. affect independence. For this health lesson, students explore the struggles older people have so to their diminishing cognitive abilities.

Seventh graders define terminology and explore the effects media has on our society and on individuals.  In this media evaluation lesson students work cooperatively and solve problems.