Fourth graders identify recyclable materials in an experiment. They discover how to properly dispose of these items. They discover how to use materials again that cannot be recycled.

Young scholars use their non-dominant hand to catch candy which they tossed in the air. They estimate how many they catch in a second round. They record and determine how the probability changed the second time.

Students are asked to respond to questions such as:" Have there been surveys of the area to inventory the species?" (For example, for a wetland area, do they know what amphibians live there and how abundant they are?) Are there any...

Third graders cut a map of a pond into grid squares. They count the total number of squares and calculate the probability of drawing a pond piece vs. a shoreline piece. They draw 10 pieces and compare the results with the original...

Fourth graders construct their own aquifer. They discover how water travels underwater and identifies sources of underground pollution. They record their observations and discuss the results.

Fourth graders explore data, charts and graphs. They create graphs using titles, labels, axes, intervals, and scale correctly. Students enter their data into Excel and create a graph.

Students illustrate the concept of balancing equations using a Four-Pan Algebra Balance. For this balancing lesson, students visualize why it is necessary to add or subtract the same quantity on both sides of an equation when solving...

Students identify the different sources of air pollution andevaluate knowledge of air pollution concepts in school and community. Students brainstorm ways of reducing air pollution and instruct school and community in reduction of air...

Twelfth graders create simulations of a reality-based TV show that investigates the near death of a contestant from a seafood meal. They examine the physical symptoms of anaphylactic shock, and create protein fingerprints.

Learners explore the concept of personal adornment. They view and compile a list examples and compare personal adornment in American culture to that in African culture.

Middle schoolers work together to perform experiments on different types of soil. They record the soil's pH level, color and texture. They develop hypothesis' on what they believe they will discover before beginning the experiment.

Students participate in an activity to discover how a bill becomes law in California. In groups, they create a school program based on their own ideas for change. They develop and conduct a survey within their community and present their...

Students discover the requirements they need to be able to vote in a democracy. Using that information, they discuss the importance of voting in an election. They use the Internet to analyze voter participation numbers in their county....

Students explore family backgrounds and traditions while discussing how memories are preserved. In this patchwork quilt lesson, students create a keepsake by compiling pictures, drawings, and magazine clippings of things that are...

Young scholars participate in the simulation of planning an ancient Mayan city. In this urban planning lesson, students role play as citizens of an Mayan city. They act out their roles in a classroom that has been rearranged to simulate...

Students simulate stars in the Milky Way Galaxy using newspaper prints. In this space science lesson, students compare the number of 'stars' on their page to familiar things. They calculate how many pages they need to have the same...

Students identify inventions made during Medieval times. In this technology lesson, students decide which one is the most useful for them. They pick one item from the teacher's list of inventions and illustrate it.

Young scholars examine how lumber companies use each tree to the fullest extent. They practice using a saw blade in which they cut a piece of wood in different configurations to see which cut can waste the least.

Pupils determine whether ancient Egyptian drawing was proportional and in perspective by comparing ancient Egyptian drawings, a mummy's x-ray, and contemporary photographs of people.

Pupils examine a sculpture by the artist Jin Soo Kim, and discuss the concept of recycling paper. They create a tree sculpture using recycled paper and reusable paper products.

Student teachers learn to focus on the needs of their students based on their differing ethnicities and learning abilities.

Students examine the concept of beauty. They write about what they think is beautiful and compare their ideas to those of others.

Students listen to an alphabet book. They explore initial sounds throught the creation of a classroom ABC book. This lesson requires a program application, "Pixie."

High schoolers examine the concepts of light and chlorophyll. They participate in an experiment in which the chlorophyll shows as a red ring on the test tube. They answer discussion questions to end the lesson.