Ninth graders study the configuration of atoms in molecules to see that it determines the molecule's properties.  In this chemistry lesson students divide into groups and complete their assigned task.

Students practice and perform a dance to Smith's song, Gettin Jiggy Wit It.

Fourth graders have one minute to prepare a one-minute impromptu speech on a topic that is randomly selected. After a lecture/demo, 4th graders give their speeches, and also act as reviewers of their classmate's speeches.

Students analyze and critique various artists and their work. They write research papers on artists and create reproductions of their works, reflecting their earlier critiques of the works.

Learners examine the Chinese poem "The River-Merchant's Wife: A Letter" by Li Po while comparing the different ways of "reading" an artwork in order to understand the differences between Chinese and American painting.

Students conduct an Internet investigation to discover the natural history of local salmon and/or steelhead. They then write a story that describes the life of a salmon or steelhead from the local creek, including a description of each...

Students discuss the need for rules in their community and classroom. Using this information, they identify the authority figures at their house, at school and in the community. They are read a book about following the rules and listen...

Students explore the importance of the Platte River to the state of Nebraska. They investigate the river's historical, social, economic, and political importance to the development of Nebraska. Students explore the ecosystem of the river.

Students examine the society and culture during the times of the Civil Rights movement. They view video clips and answer comprehension questions. They work together to research different authors and musicians sharing their information...

Pupils will create short movies. The integration of technology into the curriculum is important for learners to apply in various ways. This lesson is an example of that kind of integration.

Young scholars investigate the concept of an autobiography and use the teacher as an example of how one is developed. They ask the teacher questions and take notes while the answers are given. This activity can be carried over to student...

Second graders complete pantomime and improvisational theatre activities. In this theatre lesson, 2nd graders play a 'sound ball' game and recreate sounds as they toss the ball. Students discuss projection for an actor and practice the...

In this English worksheet, students read "Kate Moss Best Dressed and Undressed," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

A nice website discussing music of the classical period. It provides detail into the style of classical music, lists some of the composers associated with classical music.

A descriptive site on the many styles of music. There is information on everything from chamber music to rap.

GCSE Music provides links to a variety of music topics including composers, composing music, music theory, music technology, performing and evaluating music, music styles, world music, and traditional music from the UK.

Did you know that your sense of hearing can determine texture? This Science Buddies science fair project has you experiment with four major eras in western music to determine the texture of the music. The Science Buddies project ideas...

Solea, a musical style that is a fundamental element of flamenco, is discussed at this site. Included are styles stemming from solea, singers and example charts of solea rhythms.

A fascinating site of traditional American Indian music. Listen online to the 44 wax cylinder recordings from 1895-97! Listen also to interviews of the tribe giving background information.

Defines world fusion music and provides information about its origin and unique sound. Includes links to other sites with information on World Fusion musicians and performances.

3rd Ear Music is a comprehensive resource of South African music, past and present. The organization started its collection in 1964 and it now offers links to several South African artists, history of SA music and recordings.

If teaching a unit about the history of popular music in America, this PBS web site supporting their four-part TV broadcast of a few years ago would make a great resource. Includes lesson plans and oral histories too.

This glossary gives a description of different styles of African music.

A-to-Z list of musical genres, briefly defined and occasionally illustrated. [A work-in-progress, not all entries are complete.]