Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students explore the Greek mythology story of Poseidon. Middle schoolers write letters to Poseidon that address water pollution today and...

Second graders complete basic math computations. In this addition and subtraction lesson, 2nd graders learn how to carry and borrow numbers when adding and subtracting. Students learn a carrying song to help them remember. Students...

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. For this World War I lesson, students examine the propaganda techniques used by different nations during the war and analyze examples. Students also...

Learners examine the attributes of trust. In this character education instructional activity, students read the Irish folktale "Beth Gellert". Learners discuss the folktale and how they can earn the trust of others.

In this application worksheet, students write the phrases given to them in the appropriate spot as they fill out an application. Students write 12 phrases where appropriate.

Students build a thermometer. In this weather lesson, students use red food coloring, rubber stoppers, and hard plastic tubing to build a thermometer. Students use their homemade thermometer to measure the temperature.

Young scholars study wind speed and collect wind speed data. In this wind speed lesson, students visit a website to learn about the local wind speed forecast for their week. Young scholars discuss wind and wind speed. Students collect...

Learners examine a problem and develop the best method to arrive at the solution. In this math lesson, students apply basic math skills by coming up with the correct steps to solve a word problem. ...

Students encourage one another in recycling. In this environment and art lesson plan, students create a new recycling bin that would help people in remembering to recycle.

Students examine Napoleon's rise to power. In this French history lesson plan, students research print and Internet sources regarding Napoleon's time as the dictator of the nation and his fall from power. Students determine whether or...

Ninth graders explore the differences in language for referring to people:  disabled, handicapped or challenged.  In this people with disabilities lesson plan, 9th graders define the words and discuss common usage. ...

Students examine historical perspectives. In this Boston Massacre lesson, students watch "The Story Behind the Boston Massacre," and conduct further research on the event. Students debate the Patriot and British perspectives of the event.

This evaluative writing PowerPoint provides a framework for developing the critical thinking skills needed to critique literary selections. Deductive and inductive reasoning skills are featured as well tips for building a good argument...

Students relate miniature golf to reflection of an image. In this algebra lesson, students collect and graph data as they study linear equations. They apply properties of graphing to solve real life scenarios.

Learners solve problems using equations and properties of integers. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems using ratio and proportion and graph their answers on a coordinate plane. They solve word problems using geometry.

Students sketch the different phases of the moon after exploring them on an internet program. In this moon phases lesson plan, students discuss how the Sun, Earth, and Moon are related.

Students explain the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. In this adult health instructional activity, students examine ways to serve more of these to their family. They apply what they have learned to real life scenarios.

In this primary source analysis worksheet, students examine a political cartoon by Dr. Seuss about World War II and then respond to 5 short answer questions.

Students explore the environment by participating in an outdoors activity. In this nature appreciation instructional activity, students discuss how to minimize their human imprint when experiencing nature. Students conduct a nature walk...

Students create graphs using NASA data, compare ozone levels of several U.S. cities, analyze and evaluate the data and predict trends based on the data, and discuss and describe how human activities have modified Earth's air quality.

Students critically analyze data regarding climate changes using a glossary of terms generated by examination of climate related articles. They examine and graph climatic data, and discuss, hypothesize and test apparent discrepancies in...

Students Use data sets from MY NASA DATA to produce graphs comparing monthly and yearly ozone averages of several U.S. cities. They analyze and evaluate the data and predict trends based on the data. In addition, they discuss and...

Students practice throwing and catching a football in a dynamic setting. The quarterbacks throw passes to their receivers. If the receiver catches a pass, then they jog back to their quarterback area and they become a quarterback.

Young scholars practice the skill of seeing an issue from different points of view.