Students use the Internet to discover the physics behind Maglev technology. They examine properties of magnets at Canada's Science and Technology museum. They participate in tutorials in which they can observe how different objects work.

Students debate and role play about whether the colonists should declare independence from England or not. In this American history and oral communication instructional activity, students read informational text about the colonists and...

Students examine the events behind the destruction of the Berlin Wall and the continued struggles to truly unify the former East Germany and West Germany.

Students examine the First Amendment and consider the contributions of James Madison and Thomas Jefferson. They review conflicts between the rights of Church and State and write a Madisonian argument on the issue.

Middle schoolers explain the basic positions of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. They chart the differences and similarities between state and federal governments. They write a persuasive essay in response to an open-ended...

Students research the attitudes and politics of pre-World War II America. They become isolationists or interventionists and present their points of view during a simulated city council meeting.

Young scholars explore the power of political messages contained in visual artifacts and examine the political messages conveyed by the illustrations that appeared on personal stationery used during the Civil War. They create and...

Eighth graders examine the role of South Carolinians in the American Revolution. In this American Revolution instructional activity, 8th graders examine primary and secondary sources regarding the skirmishes that took...

Fourth graders investigate differences between the ideology of the Northern and Southern states in 1856. For this states' history lesson, 4th graders examine the needs for slaves in the Southern agricultural economy, and compare it to...

High schoolers discuss the threats and risks involved with the bird flu and whether or not the hype associated with it is justified. They read at least three more articles about the bird flu on their own.

Students analyze the format and structure of various newspaper articles. Then, they rewrite events from literature into news stories about acts of kindness.

Eighth graders study the five points neighborhood in New York City.  In this NYC lesson, 8th graders research websites to help them understand the five points neighborhood. 

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

Students learn what the Kyoto Protocol is and examine the decision of the United States to not sign the agreement.

Pupils examine pervasive worldwide stereotypes through role play. They are placed in the role of someone from a different ethnic background. After interacting with groups of students in their new role, stereotyped pupils write a...

Students investigate the use of dams on rivers in order to manage water uses in particular the Flathead River and Lake. They make presentations about dam management and write a persuasive paper on the issue. If possible they visit the...

Students introduced to the genre of science fiction and the theme of biotechnology within that genre.

Twelfth graders identify main ideas in reading selections. They read newspaper letters to the editor, identify the main ideas, list the supporting details, and present each side of the issue to the class.

Pupils, as a group, examine and discuss the destruction and planned demolition of Buddhist artifacts in Afghanistan by the Islamic Taliban government. They further research the issue and then hold a simulated summit with Buddhists, the...

Students examine evidence on Global Warming and then analyze the impact of their school community on the environment and propose ways to lessen our impact on the environment. They have access to a total of six articles for their...

Ninth graders explore the human body and how disease affects man. After using the internet and other reference materials to complete research, 9th graders write a paper on the cause and effect of a selected disease. In preparation for...

Fourth graders create a brief video presentation documenting their research of an impactful African American or woman from history. Students research and identify their accomplishments and create a 2-5 minute iMovie documenting their...

Fifth graders are introduced to the novel "Frederick Douglass" and conduct research about his life. The lesson plan integrates technology while using a library database. It is used as a source of information with access to a reference...

In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. The vocabulary and spelling are emphasized.