Students, while analyzing children's literature works as a vehicle for a multitude of insights, practice analytical reading and writing scenarios about older adults. In retrospect, they read books aloud to young children as well as write...

In this Columbian exchange history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the Columbian exchange and then respond to a reflection question.

Students explore the concept of payday loans. In this payday loans lesson, students read an article about alternatives to payday loans. Students discuss problems that are associated with payday loans. Students discuss why credit unions...

Students research and report on an endangered Utah species.

Fifth graders read a description of an estuary and search for problems that occur there. In this estuary activity, 5th graders mediate controversial issues for the best solutions.

Students investigate the effects of autism by creating a slide-show presentation.  In this special needs lesson plan, students define autism and the mental health problems it can cause young people afflicted with it.  Students...

First graders explore biology by identifying plant anatomy in class. In this botany activity, 1st graders read the book The Little Red Hen and identify the methods used in order to grow successful plants. Students discuss other ways...

Learners read an article on Alaska and its climate concerns.  In this research instructional activity students create a poster that contrasts Alaska then and now that pertains to climate change. 

Students identify similarities between Hughes' poetry and music (jazz and the blues).

Pupils follow resource links to study the history of art censorship in the US. They study the work of the FCC and the Hip-Hop 4 Peace campaign.

Students analyze art and decide if the images are an attempt to celebrate or criticize American Popular Culture of the fifties and sixties and discuss how successful "Pop Art" mirrored society. Students also discuss the difference...

Second graders view milkweed plants (or pictures). The describe the plant and discuss ways some butterflies use it as a food source. Students view four pictures of different phases of a milkweed plant's life cycle. They discuss the...

Students view photographs to help them see how people live in rural Nepal. In groups, they imagine what it would be like to grow up in this type of community with little food and identify the problems associated with the Nepalise homes....

Fifth graders research dairy farming and learn about dairy products as well as dairy processing. In this dairy lesson, 5th graders read background information about dairy farming and processing. Students discuss running a small business...

For this research worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about different research items. Students complete 12 questions about the internet, different resources, and more.

In this practice worksheet, students read word problems, write an equation representing the problem, and solve the equation. Problems contain rate of change, simple and compound interest. This two-page worksheet contains 13 problems.

Students examine the role of climate and landforms in the use of Utah's land. In this geography lesson, students analyze the relationship between geography and agriculture in the state as they examine data regarding wheat production in...

Students read the story Quaking by Kathryn Erskine about a girl who moves in with people who clash with her style. In this holocaust lesson plan, students also answer discussion questions.

Students use the Internet and other sources to investigate tsunamis. They construct books listing several tsunami facts and cite their sources. They read their books to another class.

Students read and analyze Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. They answer discussion questions, and write and compose a speech that addresses an injustice in society.

Learners examine the different components that make up soil. Using data, they identify the components of soil in their local area and discover how scientists use the soil to see how it was formed. They also describe the soil forming...

Students identify and examine the history of Utopian societies of the 19th century. They analyze the novel "The Giver" to determine whether this is a fair society or not. Students also examine the differences between Jonas' society and...

Eighth graders study hidden environmental costs in things we buy.  In this consumerism activity students watch a video about consumerism and analyze advertisements in teen magazines. 

Pupils wash cinnamon off of their hands in a variety of ways to learn proper ways to disinfect. In this washing hands lesson plan, students use water, soap, cooking spray, and other ingredients to wash hands and talk about the results.