Young scholars use rocks and fossils to interpret the geology of an area. They use prior knowledge and make recommendations about where to build a subdivision based on the rocks.

High schoolers create a diagram based on rocks using a computer program. They use the program to put their thoughts in order and to have a sheet to reference to.

Students examine the history of the Whitewater Canal Historic Site. They read and discuss an informational handout, define key vocabulary terms, and complete various math and science word problems.

Here is an excellent cross-curricular lesson. Learners relate multiplication to area by making a grid on graph paper, and then creating the same grid in real space outside in the school yard.

Watch those balloon cars go! Scholars build racers that run using the power of balloons and conduct races with the cars. They learn about Newton's third law of motion and how it applies to their balloon racers.

Students are divided into groups and follow directions of their group leaders and complete a worksheet while on site.

Get ready to explore the piece Tahitian Landscape with your seventh graders. They discuss the primitive style, bright colors, and impressionism found in the work, as well as biographical information regarding Gauguin's life. There are...

Observation is a key skill any scientist, artist, or writer needs to hone. Learners first discuss Manet's A Bar at the Folies-Bergere, then they set up a place to observe the people in their school. They closely observe and sketch what...

Students explore their school building and examine the rocks it is made of. They discover how rocks become building materials and participate in a variety of activities surrounding this subject.

Students investigate the Smithsonian research projects of 2001. They complete a Webquest that explores the Smithsonian Institution website, answer discussion questions, and locate newspaper articles about research conducted by the forest...

Students research the water cycle and identify main vocabulary associated with the water cycle. They build and observe a closed system model that demonstrates the water cycle in action.

Students explore the inventions and innovations of skyscraper engineering as a part of architecture analysis. For this architecture analysis lesson, students research the inventions, innovations, architects, and engineers of skyscrapers....

Fourth graders study Wisconsin's culture and heritage. They research the state's symbols and identify leaves common to the Wisconsin area. They create a leaf booklet and visit the state park. They visit local farms and create nature maps...

Students develop an ABC Book using KidPix Productivity software to create a multimedia slide show applying all they have learned about dinosaurs. They participate in a virtual field trip to find information.

Students explore the importance of the Platte River to the state of Nebraska. They investigate the river's historical, social, economic, and political importance to the development of Nebraska. Students explore the ecosystem of the river.

Learners study creatures that drink blood. In this blood suckers lessons, students watch videos to learn about creatures that drink blood. Learners divide into groups and make posters about the organisms. Students then participate in a...

High schoolers discover which elements are most threatening to outdoor sculptures. In groups, they determine the steps that are needed to preserve them. They locate and assess the condition of those sculptures in their local community....

Eighth graders view a PowerPoint presentation that assist them in distinguishing between physical and chemical changes. They compare their observations of demonstrations to a list of clues recognizing types of changes.

Students explore a site of numerous fossil excavations. Using an interactive quarry map, they locate dinosaur specimens and individual bones. In groups, students use "Show Me" cards to answer questions, compile information, and create...

Sixth graders participate in various activities in which they must complete research. Individually, they draw a human heart and label each part along with its function. They use the internet to research an invention in Mesopotamia was...

Students measure shadows and explore the altitude of the sun.  In this sun lesson students will graph the length of shadows and solar altitude against time. 

Learners gather information on the geese and cranes found in Nebraska. Students explore ways they can help save their habitats. Also, learners use additional general information they connect artwork to their research topic.

Students participate in a virtual field trip to Lake Superior. In groups, they perform experiments in which test the level of toxins and bacteria in the water. They also watch video segments life in the lake and discuss their observations.

Students read primary source material about the Wrights' first flight such as a journal and a telegram. In this The Wrights' Flight instructional activity, students select the most reliable primary source and compare the pros and cons of...