Young scholars examine a world map and read a news article about the discovery of a giant frog fossil. In this earth science and current event lesson, the teacher introduces an article with a discussion about continental drift and a...

Students locate the Great Lakes on a US map, then read a news article about a sled being used as a wintertime school bus in Wisconsin. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a map and vocabulary activity,...

Students measure the volume of a clear container using a candle and sand. In this measuring volume lesson plan, students time how long a candle stays lit in a clear glass container. They fill it with sand and find the volume and then use...

Students investigate the relationship between evaporation and temperature changes. In this evaporation and changes in temperature lesson, students measure the changes in temperature of different solutions on a cotton ball.

Fifth graders develop a colony to be evaluated by the teacher in the role of a "Royal Inspector". In this social studies lesson plan, 5th graders design aspects of a successful society by planning forms of government, politics, and an...

Students discover bar graphs. In this primary math lesson plan, students identify the parts of watermelon seeds and other seeds. Students learn the proper names and common names which refer to the parts of the seeds as they create a bar...

For this topographic map worksheet, young scholars learn how to read a topographic map and create a topographic map of their own using clay or Play-Doh. Students include contour lines by layering the clay. Young scholars answer 6...

Students compare and contrast the stories of "Cinderella" and "Little Gold Star." Students discuss the magic helper in both stories. Students become the magic helper by bestowing random acts of kindness on others. Students receive stars...

Middle schoolers use a graphic organizer to find similarities and differences in three religions. For this prejudice lesson, students understand the events leading up to the holocaust. Middle schoolers understand that people who...

Students design and construct a model town. In this community lesson, students will collaboratively build a small town from construction paper and toys.

Students study the pumpkin. For this pumpkin lesson, students participate in different activities that explain the history of pumpkins and how pumpkins develop and grow, read "The Great Pumpkin Story" and answer comprehensive questions...

Students read a reprinted article from USA Today. In this metacognition lesson, students complete a worksheet about their thoughts while they are reading.

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

Students explore and investigate multiple aspects of citizenship and democracy in a sequence of lessons that involve thoughtful discussin and participation to assist in gaining a better perspective of what citizenship and domocracy is,...

In this equilibrium, acids and bases worksheet, high schoolers answer 30 multiple choice questions about the formulas for acids and bases, the products of acid and base reactions, the concentration of ions in acids and bases and...

Fifth graders create a timeline of events in a soldiers life.  For this World War I lesson, 5th graders learn about the Great Depression and World War I.  Students watch video segments about World War I and examine primary...

Student learn about the historical significance and local history of Charlestown SC. Young scholars begin with lectures, notes, coloring books and culminate with historical building visits.

In this recognizing the seasons online/interactive worksheet, students explore the Earth's positions and determine the summer and winter season. Students answer 21 short answer questions

Students explore cardinal directions and the compass rose using Google Earth. In this cardinal directions and compass rose lesson, students use Google Earth to visit Disney World. Students choose which direction to go to get there....

Learners work in groups to research and prepare an oral report about a region.  In this regions lesson, students find out about the geography, population, state capitals, and landmarks.  Learners assign attributes to the people...

Fifth graders recognize the steps to create a territory, a district and a state.  In this Iowa activity, 5th graders discuss the three capitals and their importance.  Students recognize the key people in the development of...

In this geography worksheet, 4th graders answer multiple choice questions about laws, Native Americans, geography, and more. Students complete 25 questions.

Students explore the causes of the American Revolution. In this American Revolution instructional activity, students describe the major and important people of the Ameican Revolution. Students watch videos fill out timelines do...

Students become familiar with George Gist and his life as a Cherokee.  In this Cherokee lesson, students research the ways people have communicated in the past and presently.  Students recognize that better communication could...