Students are challenged to design a toy or something that can attach to a toddler's car seat to help distract them during long car trips. Students research toddler toys prior to beginning the design process in order to determine the...

Pupils explore entrepreneurs of Nebraska. In this business and social studies lesson, students research Nebraska entrepreneurs to discover the history of their successful company.

Students examine the importance of local markets. In this horticulture lesson, students examine the importance of local markets and food systems that can provide profit for growers, freshness, variety and quality.

Learners interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this technological advancements lesson, students research and share information regarding technologies and inventions featured at the World's...

Students research The Great Depression in South Carolina. In this Great Depression lesson plan, students read and discuss the information given to them, along with analyzing photographs from the time.

Students discover different economic systems. In this global economy lesson, students research the levels of economic activity, types of economies, maquiladoras and the differences between a free market economy and other systems. This...

Young scholars examine the business of sports. In this current events lesson, students discuss the sale of Manchester United to an American businessman. Young scholars listen to a lecture about branding and marketing. Students may...

Seventh graders examine the growth of the new tomato in the United Kingdom. In this Agriculture lesson, 7th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students participate in a discussion in pairs about fruits and...

Fifth graders research bartering. In this bartering lesson, 5th graders investigate bartering as a way to trade for goods and services. Students experience bartering first hand while playing a game.

Young scholars complete a number of lessons to learn the history of Mexico. They research Aztec myths, Tenochtitlan, and create reports to share with the class.

Students share ideas on international trade. They research Canadian trade agreements and European protectionism. finally students evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different topics associated with international trade.

Eighth graders research the economic systems and organization of another country. They prepare a PowerPoint presentation for the class showcasing their findings.

Students examine the roles that scientists and government agencies play in protecting citizens from commercially produced chemicals. They watch a video, conduct Internet research, and prepare a media presentation.

Students research a subject about biotechnology and do a project or a writing assignment on it. They can pick from a possible eighteen different projects and five different writing projects.

Students discover the medical breakthroughs provided by profit and non-profit organizations. In this nonprofit and profit organizations lesson, students learn philanthropic terms, research recent medical breakthroughs, then construct and...

Learners research four Maine based businesses involved with lobster fishery as a career analysis. In this career exploration lesson, students research lobster fishery businesses and write a class book showing the progression of a lobster...

Young scholars examine biodegradable materials. In this recycling lesson, students research biodegradable materials. Young scholars break into groups and design a product that is completely made of biodegradable materials. Students list...

Young scholars examine the concept of "fair trade coffee," then research facts about coffee and the coffee industry and create original exhibits to be included in a "Global Coffee Awareness Fair."

Students analyze how technology has changed over time. They identify technologies that did not exist in the past and might be invented in the future and design a poster that illustrates the evolution of one kind of technology and...

Students explore the transformation of America's economy in response to the Industrial Revolution in terms of patterns of agricultural and industrial development relating to climate, natural resource use, markets and trade.

Eleventh graders, in groups, design a self-sufficient community. Groups present the communities they've designed. They compare and contrast the communities presented. They research the theories of Johann Heinrich von Thunen online and...

Students research the anti-railroad movement of the mid-19th century. They review propaganda from the period and consider various points of view. They develop role-plays and write essays using their research.

Students examine the issue of prescription drug prices in the United States. They research the issue and participate in a mock US Senate hearing on the subject.

Pupils discover the methods and media that are used to communicate information effectively. They identify barriers to successful communication. They research different ways of communicating with others.