Students analyze population data and a population pyramid projection for Canada. Using this information, they predict what the future trends in the population might be and its effect on Canadian society as a whole. They compare and...

Students analyze population data and trends in Canada over a given amount of time. As a class, they are introduced to the concept of dependency load and use a population pyramid to calculate the figure. Using the internet, they...

Students will use context clues and examine several maps to answer series of short answer questions over range of geographical topics, identify specific places, practice using GoogleEarth to compare satellite views to those produced two...

Students calculate the time difference between Beijing, China and their local community. They discuss how time difference affects intercultural communication.

Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of the Soviet Union and compared to the new Democratic Russia. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create a class project.

Students recognize a Ceili as an Irish dance of celebration and investigate Ireland while studying the dance.  In this Irish dance lesson, students search the geography of Ireland, read poetry, identify costumes, draw and perform a...

Learners examine the Cuban exile community's response to the ceding of power to Fidel Castro's brother. They read and discuss an article, conduct research on Cuba, and in small groups create a Powerpoint presentation.

Students consider words that reflect their knowledge and opinions about democracy. They work in groups to research countries that have recently transitioned to democratic forms of government.

Students consider features of skyscraper using descriptive words, reflect on notion of skyscraper as orientation point in a city, and explore New York Times Building in Manhattan by reading and discussing article, "Pride and Nostalgia...

Students restate facts and details in text to inform and organize ideas and have a choice of four activities to enhance learning,

Students review the difference between viruses and bacteria, and provide examples of illnesses that each can cause. To help students comprehend how quickly an influenza infection can spread, they perform an activity. They are placed in...

Young scholars investigate the cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon in August of 2006. The geographic region known as the Middle East is examined and maps created with information on border and territory disputes.

Students use maps to locate and label the major rivers of North and South America. Using the internet, they identify forests, grasslands, mountain ranges and other landforms on the continents as well. They compare and contrast the...

Third graders practice their geography skills. For this Polar Day-themed lesson, 3rd graders use their research skills to compare and contrast the place, regions, and human systems in their community to a Canadian northern polar region...

Young scholars explore the five themes of geography while they conduct Internet research to compare and contrast their city, region, or country with the city and region of Nagano, Japan.

Students research the history and background of snowboarding as well as the two main types of competition; the Giant Slalom and the Halfpipe. They find the schedule of past and future events and plot the locations of as many of these...

Students explore hurricanes, consider the damage caused by Hurricane Charley, and research various hurricanes that have hit the United States to create a class guide on these major storms.

Fifth graders examine cultures close to the arctic circle. In this geography lesson plan, 5th graders consider the impact of climate on cultural development of arctic communities. Students research a given community and present their...

Students research a place they would like to visit. They write a report about that location that includes a map, the climate and other features that explain their desire to visit.

Students research and chart the shortest course to circumnavigate the globe.

Fourth graders do a visual presentation for a specific endangered species.

Sixth graders complete a research project for the sixth grade Big Book that is to be shared with the 5th graders. Students should take their time because the project represents them and the whole class.

Students read the story of William Ah Ket, an Australian-born Chinese man who became a respected leader in the community in the early twentieth century. This story is used as the context for research, vocabulary development and creative...

Ninth graders use the internet to research a city or town on the "Walk Across Texas" route. They create a brochure or booklet advertising their assigned city or town.