Students sort objects based on magnetism. In this magnetism activity, students are given a variety of objects, then predict whether the object will be attracted to a magnet and test their hypothesis as they sort the objects into "yes"...

In this environmental awareness worksheet, students learn how to "go green" by reading 10 tips that can be used in everyday life. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions. This is an online interactive worksheet.

Students investigate the recycling process. In this recycling lesson, students read the article The Recycling Process After Collection and discuss the advantages of recycling. As an extension activity, students simulate the molding of...

Students understand the idea of a nonprofit organization, the service donated by others, and how it helps a community. In this philanthropic lesson, students explore the types of nonprofits that would be beneficial to a school and what...

Students observe teacher's inappropriate classroom procedures such as tattling, pushing, or interrupting. In this showing respectful behaviors lesson, students respond to scenarios created by the teacher and address what the appropriate...

Learners identify jobs in the nonprofit sector. In this career education lesson plan, students use the Internet to research nonprofit jobs in their community. Learners complete a resume for employment at a nonprofit organization.

Young scholars explore acts of kindness through the eyes of the black community. For this philanthropy lesson, students understand that even under inhumane circumstances, people can perform for the common good. Young scholars relate to...

Sixth graders work with mathematical expressions by interpreting, analyzing and problem solving with them. In this two step algebraic problem solving lesson plan, 6th graders use algebra tiles to solve equations.

Students will take notes on 19th century settlement houses using a four-door book of foldable notes. For this lesson on Settlement Houses, students will analyze the Hull House through a variety of primary sources, then create a list of...

Seventh graders explore the concept of calculating percents. In this calculating percents instructional activity, 7th graders simulate ordering food off of a menu. Students work in groups to calculate the bill, tax, and the tip for the...

Young scholars explore wants and needs. In this introductory economics lesson, students use a "pinch card" to display whether a familiar item is a "want" or a "need". Young scholars listen to the book Alexander used to be Rich on...

Learners investigate how water is utilized in producing food. In this agriculture lesson, students examine how much water goes into the creation of their daily menu. Learners create a new menu that can conserve water and cut their water...

Young scholars examine college costs in different states. In this college cost lesson plan, students create a table and determine the average cost of college for the states listed. They organize the data into measurement categories....

Third graders demonstrate their estimating and measuring abilities.  In this length measurement instructional activity, 3rd graders produce estimates of how long a handful of French fries will be before physically measuring them....

Students demonstrate how to make earth-smart choices. In this environmental awareness lesson, students listen to a short lecture on environmentally friendly products. Students invent an environmentally friendly product and complete an...

Learners discover the postal service through a letter writing activity.  In this U.S. Government lesson, students read the book Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers, and discover the life history of President Abraham Lincoln.  Learners write...