Young scholars determine how the themes expressed in Macbeth are also applicable to contemporary society. They complete a series of written assignments demonstrating their comprehension of theme, content, and interpretation of the play....

Students explain how California became an agricultural and industrial power, tracing the transformation of the California economy and its development since the 1850's.

Eighth graders examine the cultural conflicts that occurred when Europeans moved into the land the Native Americans lived on that would become West Virginia. In this West Virginia history instructional activity, 8th graders visit the...

Students explore numerous types of careers. As a class, they list people they know and the types of jobs and services that are provided. Students discuss the responsibilities of having a job. Volunteer students explain what they wish...

Students explore conflict resolution techniques. They develop strong conflict resolution techniques and create a peaceful classroom environment that promotes learning. Students teach others in the community about how to create peace.

Students explore businesses. Using a newspaper, students identify all businesses mentioned or shown. The class creates a list of the types of businesses in the community and they categorize each service or product provided. After...

In this multiplication fact activity, students fill in a 12 x 12 grid with products. They fill in the grid that is embedded in a picture of an amplifier.

In this Cold War worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer questions regarding the end of the Cold War that feature the letters of the word "warmer" as mnemonic hooks.

Young scholars use a meter to measure the energy used and carbon produced by electronics and appliances. In this environmental science and technology lesson, students use a Kill-A-Watt meter to determine the electricity used by everyday...

Students complete activities where they identify and decipher common phrases that are related to poultry and then cook drumsticks as a class. In this poultry lesson plan, students also read the history of the chicken and create idioms.

Students study our third president, Thomas Jefferson through stories and poems. They investigate the attributes of a nickel.

Students distinguish safe forms of radiation from those that are dangerous. Students watch a video about sources of radiation encountered every day. Students estimate their own annual radiation exposure.

Students distinguish safe forms of radiation from those that are dangerous. Students watch a video about sources of radiation encountered every day. Students estimate their own annual radiation exposure.

Students use a magazine article/picture to explain consumer spending and discuss the key elements that influence consumer spending.

Students examine the differences between publicly and privately owned companies. They determine the relationship between publicly traded companies and their shareholders. They determine what it means to be a shareholder and what...

Students are introduced to the pedometer, and use this tool to associate physical activity (physical energy) with calories burned (chemical energy). They comprehend the making and burning of energy.

In this derivative worksheet, students fill in tables to identify the value of given functions. They write and utilize the addition rule, chain rule, multiple rule, product rule, quotient rule and power rule to solve functions. This...

Fourth graders explore the human and animal connection along with the idea that death is a part of the life cycle. They read "Where the Red Fern Grows." Students examine the feelings and emotions surrounding death and they discover the...

Pupils explore, experience, and develop a list of ways they can make a difference in their communities. They assess a matrix of attributes of people who have already made a difference in the lives around them. The class surveys a group...

Learners examine how the microwave delivers energy at different power levels. They work together to complete experiments on various materials and different power levels. They answer discussion questions to end the lesson.

Students identify and represent some common products that are made using petrochemicals and some of the effects that higher gasoline and coal prices would have on the American economy in a graphical format. They synthesize information...

Learners use multimedia to create presentations. The national technology standards are used to have a foundation for technology usage. The users of this lesson plan should be technology literate before attempting the preparation.

Students create a PowerPoint presentation using photographs from a previous lesson. Using the program, they are introduced to how the software operates and discovers the things that it can do to help present information. They share their...

Young scholars explore the basic skills guiding sound scientific invvestigation and methodology. They are introduced to a powerful scientific tool-the microscope. Students review the parts of the microscope. They discuss the inventor...