A two-part lesson asks young scientists to research the contributions of African American scientists at Bell Laboratories. After presenting their findings, class members watch two demonstrations that introduce them to total internal...

The beauty in this resource is the lengthy list of highly charged, controversial-issue research topics. Categories include issues of race, politics, law, environment, education, athletics, gender, and technology. After selecting a topic,...

Bring together a study of two major scientific topics with a instructional activity on the relationship between pollution and evolution. With the help of a PowerPoint presentation, hands-on activity. and class demonstration young...

Project Paperclip, the Redstone Arsenal, and the Huntsville Space Center are all featured in a resource that investigates the contributions of Dr. Werner von Brawn and other German scientists to the US space program....

Keep your pets slim, trim, and healthy using mathematics! Pupils use a linear programming model to optimize the amount and type of food to provide to a pet rabbit. They model constraints by graphing inequalities and use them to analyze a...

Solve a complex business puzzle by building a linear programming model. An engaging project-based learning problem has classes examining transportation costs and manufacturing limitations from several plants. Ultimately, they use their...

In this simple present tense worksheet, students read 15 sentences about Bill Gates. Students write a sentence with a simple present negative that contrasts Bill Gates with "me". Example: Bill Gates often travels. (I don't travel very...

In this present continuous for beginners worksheet, 4th graders interactively select the correct word to complete 21 sentences with animated illustrations and immediate online feedback.

In this ESL present continuous worksheet, students match pictures with sentences that describe the action taking place and answer a set of yes/no questions.

This Thanksgiving-themed activity provides learners a way to practice using the correct verb. With 8 fill-in-the-blank questions students have to identify the meaning of the sentence in order to choose the correct verb form.

While these questions are tailored for use with a specific class, they could be rewritten for use with any students in the upper grades. The 12 questions provide a short answer format for practicing question formation and the use of the...

Young scholars, after researching bullying, develop plans to help younger students combat it. They organize programs to present to young scholars in lower grades. Students create brochures about bullying to hand out during their...

If you are interested, you could try out this lesson on auxiliary verbs. Class members get the chance to discuss the difference between can and could in-depth before viewing a presentation that breaks down several auxiliary verbs. After...

Review the past and present tense! Two short speaking practices are included on this instructional activity. The speaker pairs up with a partner to practice the first activity and finds a new partner to practice the second activity. 

Human computers? Although it may sound like science fiction, the term was used to describe the women who made the NASA calculations before the advent of electronic computers. A 21-slide presentation introduces viewers to the women who...

In this ESL learning exercise, students will focus on the usage of the verb form "to be." Students will create ten questions, by unscrambling the words provided.

After viewing a short video about a climb up Mount Everest, high schoolers read about triangulation for measuring distant elevations. Have your class work in groups to construct an inclinometer and then use it to measure the height of...

Do you find the idea of having a science fair with all of your students intimidating? Use a guide that provides everything you need to know to make project-based learning manageable. The resource includes options for four...

From simple subjects to compound predicates, this PowerPoint is a great tool for teaching the two parts of a sentence: subject and predicate. There are thirty-one colorful and interactive slides in this presentation which includes brief...

In this present perfect verb tense worksheet, students study the proper use of the verb tense by reading the explanation and examples on the first page. They apply the rules while completing 10 sentences and writing 4. They complete 14...

In this online present progressive activity, students read paragraphs and complete them with the present progressive tense.

Whether you are an experienced computer user or a newcomer to technology, a packet full of computer vocabulary, tips, and guided practice is sure to enhance your technological knowledge. Learners can hone their word processing skills and...

High schoolers read a CNNfyi.com article about boot camp workouts and define how it is different than other workouts. They research different workout types.

Online interactives are fun for early finishers, great at independent work stations, and perfect for home schoolers. Use this one to reinforce the use of helping verbs. Learners complete each of the 20 sentences using a drop down located...