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Physics Lab Rockets
Students construct and test balloon rockets and a model rocket. In this rocket science lesson, students use an inquiry-based method to master balloon rockets and have a shoot-off with the goal of attaining the highest altitude. Next,...
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Ocean Pollution & its Effect on Aquatic Animals
Students consider the concept of ocean pollution. In this ocean instructional activity, students participate in a hands-on demonstration in order to replicate an oil spill and its effects on marine life.
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Area, Arithmetic and Algebra
Students model formulas for rectangles and squares. In this area, arithmetic and algebra activity, students explore the formula for the area of squares and rectangles. They use squares to model the formula for the area and identify...
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Great Monuments of the World
High schoolers explore the wonders of the world through inquiry. In this world monuments lesson, students investigate famous landmarks around the world as they conduct and apply research. High schoolers create products that feature their...
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The Carter Center’s Work in Sub-Saharan Africa
Students explore the state of Sub-Saharan Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students examine the work of the Carter Center in Africa as they investigate the strengths and weaknesses of linguistic, tribal, and religious...
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Bill of Rights in the News: Election Issues 2008
Young scholars consider First Amendment rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students complete an activity guide regarding constitutional rights issues raised in the 2008 presidential election. Young scholars respond to discussion...
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Heroic Images: Visualization and Media Messages
Students examine media messages. In this media awareness lesson, students analyze online messages about heroism as they complete a jigsaw reading activity.
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Cooperative Jigsaw Expert Report of Fables
Students research literary elements of fables. In this literature lesson, students analyze literary elements of fables. Students work collaboratively using a jigsaw strategy to analyze literary elements.
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Mold
Students explore mold, the different types and the health risks that they pose. In this mycelium lesson plan students grow different molds and see which type of foods mold the fastest.
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What Are Mixtures And Solutions?
Pupils explore mixtures and solutions. In this chemistry lesson plan, students will add different ingredients to jars in order to classify them as mixtures or solutions. There is also a nail balancing activity that can be done at home.
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The Dictionary Game
Students play The Dictionary Game--also called Balderdash as a way to learn new vocabulary words.
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Teaching Tolerance
High schoolers role play at a party where they see a kiss between two males. They act out the next scene in terms of what happens.
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Body Building
Students 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.
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Weblog Lesson Plan
Fourth graders include a brochure in a blog entry. In this blogging activity, 4th graders design a brochure about a tourist attraction. They include the brochure in a blog and share it with the class.
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HIV/AIDS: Basic Facts
Students complete worksheets and play the "Onion Ball Question and Answer Game" as an introduction to the basic facts about AIDS and HIV, such as what the virus is, the body fluids that transmit the virus, and the the most common methods...
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Revisiting the Personal Plan of Study
Ninth graders listen and formulate personal questions as the panel members share their "I wish I'd known" reflections. They engage in a conversation with a panelist and ask insightful and thought-provoking questions about the lack of...
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What Shape Is Money? Money Doesn't Have to Be Round or Rectangular
Students explain that many kinds of objects have been used as money. After identifying qualities that make a good currency, they design a nontraditional currency and decide on its value.
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A Very Simple Conductivity Meter
Students conduct a simple conductivity meter to test the ionic or non-ionic nature of water samples including one from their home.
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Town Meeting
Students organize and stage a town meeting. They write a set of discussion guidelines and participate in a political discussion.
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Ellipses And Kepler's First Law
Students explain that planets actually orbit the center of gravity of the solar system, and that distant planets may be detected by motions of their central star around the centers of gravity of their planetary systems.
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No One's a Winner!
Young scholars create two-dimensional maps showing the affects of a dam on those living both above and below the dam. Students discover the importance of educating the public before the construction of a dam.
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Environment: Insects and Pesticides
Students classify bugs as pest or non-pests and identify ways to control them. They also examine the three levels of pesticides by reading the labels. Students complete charts of signal words on pesticide labels.
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Writing - Story Ideas
Students write their story in first person as a non-fiction story, or they can write the story in third person as a fictional story and use different characters. They can choose an idea from one of the story starters provided.
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Guess the Author-Using Pseudonyms
Students study about descriptive writing. They write a descriptive paragraph about themselves without revealing their physical description and sign their writing with a pseudonym.