Learners read about, discuss, and research chemotrophic organisms. In this chemosynthesis lesson, students discuss the differences between photosynthesis and chemosynthesis. They learn that chemosynthesis includes a variety of chemical...

Students investigate the world's tallest buildings. In this architecture lesson, students discover how humans change the physical environment. Students read about and view pictures of famous buildings in the world. Students make lists of...

In this math lesson, students calculate the cost of bridge construction and time of completion. They solve and write short answers to 5 questions using mathematical operations.

Students investigate the purpose of a central bank.  In this economics/consumer mathematics lesson, students explore the actions of the Federal Reserve after the events of September 11, 2001.  Students investigate the role of...

Students consider gender roles and religion. In this gender equality lesson, students compare and contrast the idea of patriarchal and matriarchal religious practices and how they impacted society. Students will pose questions and...

Students complete inquiry projects. In this historical perspectives lesson plan, students conduct their own research on topical historical questions their instructors suggest. Students then locate historical evidence and analyze it to...

Students view a Dangerous Earth video and research a historic or recent earthquake.  In this earthquake lesson students create a piece of are to portray the experience of their particular earthquake. 

In this general vocabulary exercise interactive worksheet, learners fill in the blanks in 8 sentences using with and the proper word/words from the word bank at the top of the page. They complete 13 sentences with by or with before...

In this past simple verb form interactive worksheet, students fill in 7 blanks in a paragraph about a trip to Arizona. They use the proper verb form before submitting their answers using the "Done" button.

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

For this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about symbolism and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about campaign finance in America and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze Don Asmussen's approach to cartooning and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the making of an editorial cartoon and respond to 3 talking point questions.

Students hatch brine shrimp in a classroom experiment. In this hatching brine shrimp lesson, students participate in two-week lab in which they study how brine shrimp hatch under different conditions. They record data about the control...

Middle schoolers explore historical information about U.S. national parks using the stories of Edward and Margaret Gehrke as a primary source document. In this United States geography, history, and literacy activity, students view the...

High schoolers research about earthquakes that took place within a certain distance from their place. In this geology lesson, students explain why earthquakes occur. They analyze patterns of different earthquakes using a computer program.

Tenth graders discover the spread of different diseases in US. In this health science lesson, 10th graders research the role of CDC and PHS in protecting the citizens. They explore documented cases of pandemics and their impact on...

Learners Examine how earthquakes work and what plate tectonics and fault lines are.  In this earthquake lesson students complete an earthquake scavenger hunt.

Students read first hand accounts of earthquake survivors in order to begin the describe the different types of earthquake waves and the order in which they arrive. They engage in using earthquake waves as a means to indirectly study the...

High schoolers investigate the US policy for the country of Somalia. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They locate the country and then discuss major geographical features of the areas. Students discuss the present US...

Students create a drawing of what an astronomer looks like. They explore their own assumptions of those who work in the sciences.

A set of questions on weathering and erosion are found in this resource. Some of them can be used as discussion topics or lecture guides. There are also suggested activities such as the examination of topographic quadrangles and the...

In this crossword puzzle learning exercise, students read the phrases associated with Nebraska. Students complete the puzzle with 10 words about Nebraska.