What positions should the volleyball players be in for a free ball? What position should they be in for a hard hit? Then where do they each move, transitioning to offense? Lesson 11 goes over these questions regarding positioning and...

Learners are introduced to Kepler's 2nd law of Planetary Motion. The lesson reinforces the understanding of focal points. They calculate the sector area of an ellipse.Students expand understanding by modeling Kepler's 2nd Law of...

One of the most striking pieces of evidence for Darwin's Evolution of Species was his observations of finches and how their beaks differed from island to island, depending on their primary food sources. So what would happen to the theory...

Pupils participate in a game whose object is to stay so close to a partner that when the teacher says "Stop," the players freeze. The follower should touch the leader.

Students take three shots at the designated target using a slingshot. They strive to keep all of the shots close to the target or to improve with each shot; by getting closer each time.

Students practice soccer skills and game strategies in an active game setting.

Tenth graders participate in a warm-up activity. They practice the proper way to grip a tennis racquet. They investigate the forehand ground stroke including the hand, arm and follow through motions. They complete the session by playing...

Third graders will participate in a dance activity for physical fitness. The learn a social dance that has an origin with the Canadian Aboriginal People. The use of tribal music will make the instructional activity more culturally relevant.

Pupils investigate how series and parallel circuits work. In this physics lesson, students build their own simple circuits and compare their characteristics. They explain the importance of circuit breakers in household circuits.

Young scholars play follow-the-leader to music. When the music stops, the teacher is in a frozen shape. Then on cue, students follow the teacher in an activity.

Students identify different wave types and their characteristics.  In this wave lesson plan students complete activities by activating tuning forks and interpreting data. 

Students explore the tools of navigation.  In this shapes lesson, students navigate using direction cues to create a shape.  Students follow specific steps to create their shapes. Students use compasses to see the directions...

Students explore global geography by participating in an atlas activity. In this countries of the world lesson, students collaborate in small groups and analyze an atlas while researching continents, countries and demographics. Students...

Sixth graders make an electrical switch. In this electricity lesson, 6th graders will make an electrical switch, a series circuit, and a parallel circuit. They explain an open and closed circuit and give examples of  series and...

Students learn the process in which blood is circulated throughout the body and explain the effects of exercise on the heart. The teacher ask questions, students perform a physical activity and then make a histogram of the student's...

Students perform experiments that demonstrate the characteristics of air pressure. In this physics lesson, students participate and observe experiments using simple household items. The results of these experiments are used to help the...

Learners discuss violence and abuse in dating and family relationships, and how to recognize an abusive relationship, explore attitudes about healthy behavior in close relationships, and discuss ways to avoid and get out of unhealthy...

Students look closely at the text of "Othello." They use an online dictionary, and use various search engines. Students use an online Shakespeare concordance and make intelligent decisions about character. They write an intelligent...

Students explore momentum. In this physics lesson, students perform an experiment in which two balls are released on slanted boards while students observe which ball will go the farthest and the fastest. Students define and explain...

Students explore expression in artwork. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students travel to ancient Egypt to examine abstract art of the Nile River valley through several hands-on activities.

Students examine the different properties that affect water quality.  In this pollution lesson students play a game, complete a hands on activity and computer lab. 

Students create meteorite models using candy bars. In this earth science lesson plan, students describe the physical features of a meteorite. They sketch it and write a short description about it.

Young scholars study life science. In this food webs and food chains comparison lesson plan, students examine the wetlands to discover the relationships that exist between the animals that live there. They participate in group activities...

Learners research the history of Bryce Canyon National Park. They identify geological features of the Park while examining its recreational activities. They work together to write lyrics to a song about the Park.