Young scholars read and analyze the works of Shakespeare. In this "Much Ado About Nothing" lesson plan, students deicper the play and research Shakespeare's works. Young scholars create a quiz based on his life and re-enact a scene from...

Students explore tradition and the month of April by participating in practical jokes. In this United Kingdom holiday activity, students discuss the birth of April Fool's day and what it means to the people of England. Students research...

Learners solve systems of equation through graphing. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations and analyze the result to figure out if there is one solution, no solution or infinitely many solutions. They graph their lines...

Sixth graders identify plant adaptations. In this adaptations lesson, 6th graders use digital cameras to photograph plants found on their campus. Students describe the adaptations for each plant.

Class members have an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Romans with a skills lesson plan that asks them to use Google Earth to conduct research on famous Romans. The culminating project is a multimedia tour through...

High schoolers travel Rome. In this geography skills lesson, students explore famous places in Rome with Google Earth tools. High schoolers research the city of Rome and create touring videos that feature their findings.

Students view a photograph and create a profile for the person in the picture.  In this pros and cons lesson, students find the good and bad of cycling and create a plan to improve cycling conditions.

Students practice listening to and discussing their personal interests and opinions. In this communication lesson plan, students listen as the teacher talks about his/her personal interest. They work with a partner to verbally share...

Students, who are not native English speakers, determine how idioms are used in speaking and writing. In this idiom lesson plan, students listen to tapes of non-native speakers, and work on vocabulary exercises aimed at increasing their...

Students explore the symmetries of an equilateral triangle. In this lesson on symmetry, students determine the composition of given equilateral triangles using both rotational and reflectional symmetries.

Students explore water properties by conducting a class experiment. In this buoyancy lesson, students utilize freshwater, saltwater, plastic cups, hard boiled eggs and food coloring to experiment with the floating capabilities of salt...

Students research ahupua'a ecosystems. In this ahupua'a lesson, students explore how land is subdivided in Hawaii and the effect on the ecosystem. Resources are provided.

First graders chop vegetables into fractions. In this fractions instructional activity, 1st graders cut vegetables, collect data about favorite vegetables and create a bar graph using the information. Students make inferences about...

Young scholars explore physical science by conducting an in-class experiment. In this density lesson, students define vocabulary terms dealing with physics and discuss their knowledge of density. Young scholars conduct several "sink or...

Learners identify the different organisms in the food web. In this biology lesson, students create food chains using the information on cards. They explain what happens if an organism is removed or added in the web.

Students participate in several activities on seed exploration. In this biology lesson, students classify seeds according to their dispersal method. They explain the different adaptations plant have to disperse their seeds.

Young scholars examine the different properties that affect water quality.  In this pollution lesson plan students play a game, complete a hands on activity and computer lab. 

Students explore how to use field guides to identify wildlife.  In this nature lesson students construct their own plant field guide. 

Students explore the differences between food webs and food chains.  In this wetland lesson students play a food web game and go on a scavenger hunt. 

High schoolers use the newspaper as a tool to make connections about what the five freedoms guarantee in the First Amendment. In this first amendment lesson plan, students analyze events in the newspaper to form conclusions about the...

Students explore world geography by participating in a family history project. For this U.S.S.R. lesson, students read assigned text regarding the Stalinist era of Russia and the intolerance that thrived there. Students answer a list of...

Students design and conduct an experiment to determine the effect of salinity and temperature changes in the movement of ocean currents. In this earth science activity, students record observations and collect data. They share their...

Students identify what factors effect global warming and how the greenhouse effect occurs.  In this environmental lesson students view videos then complete an experiment using a terrarium to observe greenhouse gas.

First graders discover the effects of global warming on polar bears. In this life science lesson, 1st graders model the polar bear's habitat and observe what happens as they raise the temperature. They record their observation in the...