Young scholars research various perspectives on Japan's commercial whaling industry and formulate position papers representing these views. They read the Times article, Yuk! No More Stomach for Whales. Groups present their perspectives...

Young scholars explore the world of journalism. In this media awareness lesson, students investigate the roles and responsibilities of journalists. Young scholars watch segments of videos and research websites to inform them prior to...

Plot data using the number line and discuss how negative numbers are used in math and science. Sixth and seventh graders share their graph with the class and provide an explanation for their plotting.

Earth historians research a specific dinosaur, write a paper about the Mesozoic era that it lived in, create an artistic rendition of the environment, and give a presentation in class about what they learned. Be aware that there are...

Pupils create Shamrock mobiles or art pieces using positive and negative shapes, card stock, glue, and the techniques used by Henri Matisse. The lesson includes many resource links and is a great project for St. Patrick's Day.

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...

Students cut intricate symmetrical shapes on the fold. Also, they identify positive and negative shapes and warm, cool and neutral colors. Finally, they glue shapes to create a pleasing design.

Students use positional words to describe the location of objects and demonstrate the ability to follow multi-step oral directions. Seasonal shapes are decorated in relation to the directions and positions stated by the positional word.

Students write a four paragraph persuasive paper on Of Mice and Men. In this Of Mice and Men lesson, students take a position on whether or not George should have killed Lennie. Students are given a paragraph-by-paragraph guide to assist...

In this math skills review worksheet, students solve 45 problems pertaining to inequalities, positive and negative integers, Roman numerals and coordinate pairs. This page is intended as an online activity, but may be completed on paper.

Students create a model of the distances of the planets in the solar system using sheets of toilet paper and markers. Generally accepted orbital parameters are applied.

Students debate the Federalist and Anti-federal Papers after using the Internet as a research tool.

Third graders explore positive and negative integers. This follows a lesson entitled, Cherries Are Positive, Lemons Are Negative and uses Cherry heads and Lemon heads.

Students recognize positive and negative numbers and perform mathematical functions.

What were the benefits and drawbacks of being a serf/knight/lord/lady/king/queen/etc. in the Middle Ages? Consider all the comparisons with your young historians using this graphic organizer.

Reinforce math vocabulary with a set of flash cards. With a total of forty-eight cards, each are printed in bold font, and include definition cards that offer a labeled example. Terms include absolute value, ordered...

Reinforce math vocabulary with a set of flash cards. Forty-eight cards offer boldly printed words, and their corresponding definition alongside an example with labels. Terms include absolute value, inverse operations, slope, and more! 

Young scholars examine why the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. In this sun lesson, students explore the sunset and shadows. Young scholars prove that the sun's position changes during the day. Students investigate what causes...

Students consider what makes a role model. In this positive qualities lesson, students read and discuss several books that have characters describing themselves in a positive manner. Students illustrate a self portrait, remembering to...

Students explore animal drawing.  In this cross curriculum drawing, photography,  and animals instructional activity, students combine computer drawing and freehand drawing to create an animal and its environment using a...

For this addition and subtraction worksheet, students find the sums and differences of positive and negative numbers. Students solve thirteen problems.

In this preposition worksheet, students review on and off by viewing pictures and reading context clues in sentences. Students practice writing the two words on primary lined paper.

Students watch selected film clips about Cole Porter and discover his uniqueness. In groups, they research associates of the Porter's and present reports on them. Then, they write position papers on prominent people of the Jazz Age. ...

Students examine historical evidence regarding the atomic bomb. In this Truman presidency lesson, students research images and documents about the use of the bomb in Japan. Students write position papers that identify their stance on the...