In this water activity, students read an excerpt about the effects of pollution on the life cycle of a lake. Then they describe how lakes are affected by the pollution. Students also define why pollution has become such a problem for...

In this large number reasoning worksheet, 5th graders use numbers in the hundred thousands and millions as the reason the answers to 5 problems. They explain their work and describe how they made decisions when finding answers.

What were the early Greek myths? Have elementary students examine the Persian Wars and read various Greek myth in order to identify the cause and the results of the Persian Wars. Myths, activities, simulations, and a unit plan are links...

Young scholars examine plants and pollinators. In this plant biology instructional activity, students read The Power of Pollinators and identify the parts of the plant and the pollinators. Young scholars design their own imaginary plants.

Young scholars explore the concept of sea ice. In this sea ice lesson, students interview arctic hunters to regarding the sea ice safety and attributes.

In this fly away moon experiment worksheet, students follow the procedures to demonstrate the effects of gravity on the earth and the moon.

Students examine modes of transportation. In this transportation lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on modes of transportation over the past 300 years. Students respond to questions about...

For this online interactive literature quiz worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about the life and accomplishments of Emily Dickinson.

Students share about healthy habits they practice at home. In this adult health lesson, students discuss the benefits of eating healthy foods. They watch a video and share their learning in class.

Young scholars compare and contrast the Boston Massacre to the Kent State shootings. In this compare and contrast lesson plan, students review what happened in each case and compare them using a Venn Diagram.

Young scholars read the story by Tandy Braid to explain the concepts of tattling and reporting, then discussing the difference between them. They play a game to determine if something is a tattle or report.

Learners determine if something is a tattle or report.

Students determine the cause and effect of a historical event. They draw conclusions about statistical data and maps and compose a campaign speech for a Populist candidate. They design a political poster and badge for the Populist Party.

Learners discuss characterization in "The Canterbury Tales". They examine professions that could be held by a travelers. They write a script for a new person on the trip. They may also write a poetic version for the script.

Students examine how drugs and alcohol impair athletic performance They discuss the reduction in aerobic activity through drug use and discover what is most affected by abuse. In their journals they write about how maintaining...

Students explore chromatography, a process used to separate mixtures. They create a colorful T-shirt design.

Young scholars research the development of satellite technology over the last 50 years students explain how the enactment of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 changed the rules for corporate ownership of multiple media outlets.

Tenth graders, from an environmental perspective, study the pros and cons of war. Distinctions between characteristics of biological, chemical and nuclear threats and the impact of economic development are considered.

Students participate in an Elders as Resources project. In groups, they work with their elders of the community to exchange viewpoints in which they can discover aspects about each other previously unknown. They also examine the case...

Sixth graders review the various immigrant groups who settled in the Newhallville neighborhood. In groups, they compare the boundaries of the neighborhood in the past and today. Using the Internet, they research the types of industries...

Learners examine proper care of cattle, their breeding seasons, and benefits to raising cattle. After reading and interpreting a chart containing information on gestation periods, students answer questions on a worksheet. They research...

Fifth graders divide into teams and select a simple science topic to explain and illustrate. They should pick a topic that they can illustrate with a very short (about 15-20 seconds) video clip, or QuickTime movie.

High schoolers investigate the economic growth of established and third world countries. They conduct research with compiling statistics taken from the OECD, The World Bank, and the IMF. The lesson includes notes to help the teacher...

Young scholars practice close reading skills to edit the text of Julius Caesar as they read. They identify the features of the conspiracy. They discuss use of image of dark and light in the text.