Students use the reptile section of the Digital Atlas of Idaho. They make a dichotomous key and decide on what defining characteristics they can use to distinguish between species. They hone their observation skills and recognize...

Students examine the use of steamboats in North Carolina. In groups, they design and contruct their own small models of steamboats using simple materials. They test their models in water and share how they were built and why. They...

Second graders encounter the need to assess the code in English for tens is that the word ends in "-ty." They explore the meaning of two or three digit whole numbers to realize that the meaning of words like sixty can be decoded by...

Students discover the dangers posing our environment.  For this environmental awareness lesson, students investigate problems like global warming and pollution and discuss ways their generation can solve these issues.  Students...

Students review the parts of a circle, calculate the circumference and area of a circle, and create student-made tests on the geometry of circles using educational software.

Students assemble found natural objects into an artistic arrangement. They photograph their arrangement and Photoshop to enhance their artwork.

Eighth graders investigate art appreciation and Renaissance portraits through time. They create a portrait.

Young scholars review how to count the total amount of arrangements using multiplication. Using a computer, they determine the amount of cars needed for a parade in their local community to move the town's officials. They identify any...

Learners use Photoshop to manipulate a digital photograph. They mix and paint a full range of values demonstrating care of materials and craftsmanship in painting. Color relationship is examined using copyright free images.

Students simulate the dating process with popcorn. In this geology lesson, students discuss how geologist find the age of rocks by gauging the amount of decay of radioactive elements. They have 6 bags of popcorn and each group microwaves...

Students consider the impact of technological advancements. In this digital music lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about CDs, MP3 players and file-sharing in order to determine how the music...

In this factors worksheet, students solve word problems having to do with factors of numbers that are up to 4 digits. Students complete 10 problems.

In this rounding and place value worksheet, students solve 50 problems in which the value of specified digits is worked out. Students round numbers to different places up to the hundred thousands. This page is intended as an online...

In this math worksheet, students solve 45 multiplication problems in which the number 9 is multiplied by single digit numbers. This could be used as a timed drill.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of place value word problems. In this place value word problem lesson, students determine the place value of a digit in a number.

Students study the history and scientific contributions of Albert Einstein. In this Albert Einstein lesson plan, students learn his history, research his scientific contributions, create a timeline of him and his work, and create a...

Students are introduced to the useage of steamboats in North Carolina. In groups, they research the routes of steamers and discover how they were used. They draw an illustrated map and a timeline of the routes. As a class, they...

First graders illustrate a math problem with counters while reading story books, such as Margie Burton's "Add the Animals". They demonstrate a positive learning attitude toward mathematics and communicate clearly in oral, artistic,...

In this telling time in words instructional activity, students analyze 7 clocks and match them to the words that express the time. Note: 7:05 is expressed as "seven oh five."

Learners investigate the concepts related to the practice of multiplication facts. They look for number patterns in order to create an algorithm in order to find the correct sequencing of number patterning. The solutions are then...

Prompt class members to find the value of various digits, and to write numbers in standard form and written form. Pupils also round multi-digit numbers to the nearest hundred and thousand.

Way before the digital age radio was the medium of popular culture. After listening to excerpts from radio programs (easily available on the Internet), participants return to the radio age by creating a two-minute sketch based on a...

The third activity from the Amani Project has youths create a Mood Meter. The colorful meter, divided into red, yellow, blue, and green squares, lets participants indicate not only how they are feeling but also permits them to indicate...

Make your learners aware of the advantages and disadvantages of using different media in presentations. This straightforward resource evaluates media formations such as print, digital text, and videos. Although the subject of ballet is...