Students study archery. In this archery activity, students develop basic archery and hunter safety skills. Students discuss the history of archery and bow hunting.

Eighth graders examine avalanches after reading excerpts from John Muir's book, "The Yosemite." In small groups, they conduct experiments with flour, sugar, and potato flakes representing different snow consistencies. Then, 8th graders...

Use the medicine ball to help young learners develop strength in the core muscle groups. The Russian twists develop oblique strength, push-ups develop triceps strength, sit-ups work on abdominal strength, and squats develop quadriceps...

Twelfth graders study the concept of nanotechnology. In this Modern Technology instructional activity, 12th graders read an article about the upcoming Nanotechnology. Students create an enhanced sports product.

Students brainstorm famous female athletes and the sports they are related to using Inspiration software. After brainstorming, they either interview three females of different age categories to determine their view of a female athlete...

Eighth graders examine the difference between speed, velocity and acceleration.  In this velocity lesson students read and construct a line graph and a bar graph to show information about velocities of sports activities. 

Students read about how radar detects changes in the weather. In this instructional activity on weather reporting, students read a diagram that shows how radar reads weather. This instructional activity includes discussion questions and...

How many yellow Skittles® come in a fun-size package? Use candy color data to construct a bar graph and a pie chart. Pupils analyze bar graphs of real-life data on the Texas and Massachusetts populations. As an assessment at the end...

The Olympic Games are indeed a significant and far-reaching cultural component in our international community today, but from where do they originate? Where do our traditions stem from, and how do we choose the sports that constitute...

What's in a name? Pupils use the Scratch code blocks to animate letters in a name. They learn about events, sequencing, and loops in computer science by taking part in the project.

Ninth graders explore he purposes of the Parthenon.  In this World History instructional activity, 9th graders create a complete picture of the Parthenon.  Students research one aspect of the structure and report their findings...

Students explore asthma.  In this respiratory system and asthma lesson, students identify the body parts related to the respiratory system and explain each part's function. Students construct a 3-D replica of the respiratory system...

Young scholars teach Biology concepts to elementary students, in particular deaf young scholars, by traveling once a month to the elementary classroom with activities / lessons that have been selected and prepared by the older students.

Third graders investigate the three main types of joints in their arms and legs that are in charge of movement.  In this human biology lesson, 3rd graders view x-rays online to see how different joints look, participate in exercises...

Students identify the most abused prescription drugs. In this drug awareness lesson, students discuss the harmful effects of taking drugs prescribed to someone else. They take a quiz before and after the lesson to check how much they...

Young scholars reflect on the dynamics of human flight and how objects fall through the air and how science principles are used in flight. They create a How-It-Works poster diagramming the science behind one method of flying. In...

Students explore the techniques and basic needs of the fisherman.  In this fishing lesson, students view a demonstration of the use of fishing equipment. Students research Iowa farm ponds and design a class mural from their...

Ninth graders discover the reasoning behind spraying water on fruit and seedlings in preparation for hard freezes. In this conceptual physics lesson, 9th graders conduct an experiment to measure the heat released when water goes from a...

Students set up and conduct a scientific experiment to demonstrate data collection. In this scientific process activity, students complete an activity with the specific objective of using a slingshot to fire a t-shirt into the crowd at a...

Students create a podcast. In this environment lesson, students learn what a podcast is and why it is used. Students make a podcast about making the world a greener place.

Students demonstrate how to use math skills to measure their lung capacity. In this human biology lesson, students use a clear plastic container, measuring cup and rubber balloons to demonstrate how the lungs work. Students estimate the...

Students explore natural resources by reading a science story in class. In this fibers lesson plan, students identify and discuss the differences between fibers such as wool, silk, rayon, linen and cotton. Students identify the common...

Sixth graders examine various habitats and record the living creatures they found.  In this biodiversity lesson, 6th graders complete a worksheet recording their observations. Students draw conclusions about the climate and its...

Students demonstrate the decision-making process for marine reserves designations. For this role-playing lesson students analyze maps and data relating to a proposed reserve. They formulate the best decisions based on overall issues.