Ninth graders view the film "Pay It Forward" and discuss what kind of public campaign is needed to move people to positive action. They consider different ways of presenting information (graphs, visual displays, etc.) as tools for...

Learners create marketing campaigns. In this technology skills lesson, students keep a log as they build prototypes of their inventions. Learners then script and record video commercials to sell the prototypes.

Students define the word endeavor and then practice the art of self-discipline. They create character trait charts and discuss how strong character traits help students meet their future destinations.

Students demonstrate understanding of American's value of time according to three areas: Being on time, time management, and setting goals. They plan a week's activities and make short-term and long-term goals.

Students take a examine Community Helpers and the jobs they perform in order to help students explain the responsibilities the job entails. They recognize the community helpers, describe the jobs each performs and how technology is used.

Fifth graders examine the roots of African American pride and accomplishments. Individually, they are assigned an African country for them to research. In groups, they discover the life and works of Frederick Douglass, Booker T....

In this online interactive English instructional activity, students examine a calendar and then respond to 10 multiple choice questions about the calendar. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students explore the job market and write goals to reach their ultimate career. Individually, students complete a Career Step Plan of Action to outline their personal goals. Students research jobs and education necessary and predict a...

Young scholars create a plan to achieve personal and financial goals. In this budgeting goals lesson, students identify their sources of income and discuss being financially independent. Young scholars record their monthly expenditures...

Students promote fluency through planning and noticing language through transcribing and correcting recorded anecdotes. They provide opportunities for long turns in speaking and give intensive listening practice.

Students research different careers they are interested in. They plan goals in those careers and present their findings to the class. They are scored on their presentation by a rubric that is included in the instructional activity.

Students discover the connection between Escher's art and mathematics. They give various presentations based on their study.

Eighth graders explore the four major components of an autobiography. As they discuss the major characteristics of an autobiography, 8th graders list the advantages and disadvantages of traditional, word of mouth, tales. Individually,...

In this energy worksheet, middle schoolers read articles on the internet about energy and answer short answer questions. Students answer 10 questions total.

In this significance of science in society worksheet, 8th graders read 3 paragraphs, then interactively answer 9 comprehension and grammar questions, with immediate online feedback; video at the beginning is not longer available, but the...

Students use the book, The Berenstain Bears' Mad, Mad, Mad Toy Craze, to explore spending, collecting, opportunity cost, saving, and speculating.

Students explore genetics and genetic counseling. They research information on human genetic disorders. Students simulate developing a complete counseling service to assist the community.

Any small doll but a fairy or small goblin is best. Focus Listening skills; choral speaking. This is an exciting game to start a lesson with. The doll you use should have been introduced as an character in some previous lesson. It can...

Students explore the concept of getting a job and buying a home. In this getting a job and buying a home lesson, students research job qualifications and salaries for various jobs. Students discuss what is a mortgage and how one works.

In this world of work worksheet, students complete a survy to determine their knowledge about jobs and careers in the real world.

Students relate the use of a cell phone to math. In this algebra lesson, students collect data on the usage of their phones and plot it. They analyze the graph and make predictions based on the rate per minute.

Students study the scope of international economics especially as it relates to trade issues. They examine the development of international economy and examine the costs and/or benefits of globalization as they develop a presentation.

Students study the Poconos and the importance of the resorts there.  In this Poconos lesson plan students research and plan a travel itinerary to the Poconos.

Students observe the affects of a substance's composition and structure have on its solubility.  In this cellulose lesson students compare the amount of energy required to dissolve mono-saccharides with that required to dissolve...