Students examine the attributes of crickets. In this arthropods lesson, students observe crickets and sketch and label their parts. Students respond to questions regarding their observations.

Fifth graders observe and categorize different sections of a park and it's ecosystem. In this categorizing lesson plan, 5th graders collect different facets of nature from a nearby park (without disturbing the ecosystem). They map,...

Students complete a set of worksheets based on the book Charlotte's Web. In this Charlotte's Web lesson plan, students first read the book. Then they have a set of worksheets to complete including a wordsearch, multiple choice, a maze,...

Young scholars read the book Winter Lights: A Season in Poems & Quilts and do language arts and math activities that go with the book. In this language arts and math lesson plan, students read the book given and do activities that...

Students compare and contrast the terms "weight" and "mass". In this physics activity, students observe an experiment in which objects are placed on a balance scale and weighed under different circumstances. Partners drop items and...

Students observe a series of demonstrations to illustrate wave movement. In this sound wave lesson, students witness how objects create waves when dropped in a dish of water, use a rope and slinky to produce transverse and longitudinal...

Students experiment with heat. In this physical science lesson, students engage in hands-on activities to develop concepts related to heat. Students offer explanations for their observations using given vocabulary.

Students investigate pulleys and see how they have a mechanical advantage in lifting heavy loads.  For this pulley lesson students make a hypothesis, complete and experiment then complete a worksheet. 

Students explore Ravensbrück Concentration Camp. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students research the Ravensbrück Concentration Camp for Women, commemorate the memory of the women of the camp in a postage stamp, and present...

Fifth graders examine ecosystems in their schoolyard. In this nature and ecosystem lesson, 5th graders map their schoolyard into workable plots. They classify plants and animals found in the plot. They revisit their site every two weeks...

Students examine plant systems. In this life science lesson plan, students explore leaf and root systems on paper in a terrarium that they design and construct.

Students explore the concept of temperature. In this temperature lesson, students read thermometers in degrees Celsius. Students discuss the temperature of the seasons and what clothing they might wear given a certain temperature....

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students consider community service work they may complete when school is not in session.

Students explore the concept of financial trouble. For this financial trouble lesson, students read an article about people who earn large salaries, but still have financial trouble. Students discuss ways to avoid and get out of debt....

Young scholars explore the concept of credit. In this credit lesson, students read an article about credit debt and financial trouble. Young scholars discuss ways to avoid financial trouble. Students make a cause and effect chart for the...

Young scholars reflect on fall memories in preparation for creating an autobiographical composition. In this composition lesson, students explore how many writers use the changing seasons, fall in particular, to describe a...

Pupils explore the concept of biomass. In this plant lesson, students conduct a scientific investigation that requires them to observe plant growth and biomass.

Students explore harvest festivals. In this harvesting lesson, students view photos of Christian harvest festivals and Jewish harvest festivals. Students plan a harvest festival within their own school.

Young scholars investigate the free-market system and anti-trust laws. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of monopolies and the progressive reform movement to...

Students analyze antitrust enforcement. In this American economics lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the free market system and antitrust laws. Students respond to discussion...

Students explore wealth and influence in the United States. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the United States v. Microsoft case. Students...

Learners analyze the work of auto industry labor unions. For this labor unions lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of various sit-down strikes. Learners respond to discussion...

Students examine the leadership attributes of George Washington. For this George Washington lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the leadership of first president. Students respond to...

High schoolers analyze the career of Ulysses S. Grant. In this Grant presidency lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of Grant's presidency. High schoolers respond to discussion questions...