Students experience internet tutorials. They write a journal about how people use the Internet. Students explore web sites on internet training. In groups, students research an internet skill and create a guide for learners.

Students examine the relationship between relics found in history museum exhibits and the meaningful ways in which those relics are presented. They, in groups, select objects for a history exhibit about the event or time period of their...

Students consider how a message might be traced along a complex network, then explore backbone maps as a basis for understanding the purpose and structure of the Internet.

Students consider the elements that make computer games compelling, then use these elements to develop game 'narratives' based on historic events.

Students explore new medical technologies to exhibit in an Amazing Medical Machines technology fair. They research different types of advanced medical technologies; then create posters to summarize findings and present at a mock medical...

Students explore and examine some of the issues facing HIV positive teenagers. They research the lives of HIV positive teenagers.

Young scholars examine the recent partial face transplant in Ameiens, France and the ensuing public debate on extreme plastic surgery. They participate in a fishbowl discussion on the ethics and implications of future face transplants.

Students work in pairs to research assigned African countries. They compile their research to label a continent map of Africa, present their research to the class and design a game of trivia using their findings.

Students explore the April, 2006, overhaul of the White House staff. They research the positions in transition and stage a press conference to introduce these changes to the public.

Students draw diagram of sun and its layers, including photosphere, chromosphere, corona, convection and radiative zones, and core. Students then describe each layer in their own words, define sun spot cycle, and describe solar flares.

Third graders research the cities in Florida and discuss information about that city.  In this travel brochure lesson, 3rd graders develop a list of attractions, slogan, and find facts about the city they are studying. ...

Students study about the Venezuelan government's promotion of the Dancing Devils ritual in San Francisco de Yare as a tourist attraction. They investigate a number of traditional regional events around the world to explore the...

Students demonstrate the goals and methods of archaeology and write a report of an archaeological dig at a site associated with a specific culture. They explore the science of archaeology and how it contributes to the understanding of...

Students brainstorm a list of images, people, and emotions that they associate with news stories that are particularly moving. They explore how the play "The Laramie Project" presents the events surrounding Matthew Shepard's death....

Students explore the concept of plate tectonics using research methods. The understanding will aid them to form an educated opinion about the significance of the concept upon the formation of landforms.

Students explore the process of invention from an inventor's conception and as a factor of history. They are shown how inventions evolve and how inventions influence the world around them Students chart the inception and affects of a...

Young scholars compose new lyrics to the tune of a popular song in order to teach and explain a challenging science concept being studied in class.

Students determine what the phrase "stewards of the earth" means and evaluate the responsibilities that term entails. They assess whether or not applications of technology and science are consistent with our role as stewards of the earth...

Young scholars explore and evaluate several distance learning Web sites. They defend whether or not they would like to participate in the distance learning experience by either writing a proposal for including this distance learning...

Students investigate the concept of exporting goods from the state of Nebraska. They develop skills of analysis while looking at the goods and services of the state to the international market. They conduct research and create a report...

Students use ice-cube brushes to paint pictures demonstrating ways that they can stay healthy.

Students demonstrate healthy hand-washing techniques. They mix water and soap flakes, and create snow soap sculptures.

Learners examine and practice the art of political cartoon-making by focusing on how and why they are so effective in making a political point.

Students study print and TV ads and search for examples in which advertising companies rely on negative stereotypes or misleading information to market their products.