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Hail Stone Impact
Sixth graders study the formation of convective storms and test mock hailstones. they graph and analyze collected data.
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Cloud Types and Formation of Clouds
Students take cloud and weather related photographs during the year, making certain to make notes of when, where and what time the photograph was taken. At some point all the pictures be gathered and a scrapbook or "cloud library" be made.
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Introduction to Drawing Isopleths
Students draw isopleths based on how many pieces of "confetti snow" land in their cup.
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Right on the Money
Students watch a video about different ways of making the same amounts of money and view a clip about the Denver Mint to discover how coins are made. They complete a Web activity on each coin's worth and find out facts about the penny.
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Volcanoes: How Safe Are They?
Students explore the most dangerous volcanoes on Earth, plot their locations, and research different volcanic hazards.
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WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE LESSON
Studnets recognize the elements of Internet-based lessons that make them effective and then create a lesson using the model.
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Investigation of the Aral and Salton Seas
Students become more environmentally conscious. They see that it may be too late to "save" the Aral Sea, but there is still hope to prevent the ecological collapse of the Salton Sea.
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GODS OF THUNDER: Myths and Mythical Characters
Students explore the myths and legends of the Ancient Greek and Romans in the ten lessons of this unit. Students compare and contrast the myths and the cultures that created them. Norse myths are included in this unit.
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Ancient Mesopotamia
Students locate ancient Mesopotamia on a map. They examine the religion, government and the development of writing. They write and draw pictographs and cuneiform writing. They create a class book based on their investigations.
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Physical Characteristics of the Troposphere
Students examine troposphere graphs and mcompare their hypotheses with data collected by weather balloons launched from the NOAA ship, Ronald H. Brown. they write summaries about the physical properties of the troposphere.
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Scientific Literacy - Lightning
Students investigate how radar can be used to determine the lightning potential of a cloud. Several readings are provided about the research conducted by Dr. Rob Cifelli. The scientific material is summarized in this lesson.
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A Closer Look at Voting Patterns
High schoolers examine the importance of voting. They analyze voter turnout graphs, conduct research, list the benefits and costs of voting, and write a paper that describes ways to increase voter participation.
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Presidential Medal of freedom
Students discuss the Presidential Medal of Freedom and create pamphlets about recvipients, including artwork depicting reasons for receiving the medals. They write essays about someone they think should be awarded the medal.
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The Relationship between Legislators and Constituents
Students discuss roles of a legislator, explain why some people criticize legislators for not looking out for the interests of their constituents, and identify ways citizens can monitor legislators and hold them accountable.
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Making Tough Decisions about the Energy We Use
Student examine ways we use and conserve energy. They discover the choices one makes concerning excessive energy use.
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Let It Rain
Students study the effects of water erosion on soil by gathering and analyzing data during an experiment. They decide on appropriate units of measurement to apply in problem solving.
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Korean Comfort Women
Students examine the use of women as slaves by the Japanese military during World War II. Using the internet, they research the purpose of Korean comfort women and identify how the women have dealt with the exploitation. They share...
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What is Life Without Water?
Students differentiate between how they use water in response to a need and how they use water for pleasure. They read books about water, participate in class discussion and illustrate their observations.
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Social Studies: Your Family Does What?
Sixth graders compare and contrast their own personal culture with that of Japan. They fill out questionnaires, compile the results, and match them with Japanese answers to the same forms. Students create a Venn diagram of the...
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Water Cycle Column
Students use common materials to construct a working model of the water cycle. They then observe and explain evaporation, condensation, precipitation and percolation as aspects of a continuing cycle. Students also complete worksheets and...
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Endangered Species Furniture Project
Students work in groups to research an endangered species. They then refinish and paint a piece of furniture and incorporate facts and references about the animal they have researched.
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France: Carnival at Nice
Pupils research the events held at the Carnival at Nice, France and its history. Using mixed media, they design and decorate a flower garland necklace and discover the use of flowers in cultural festivals. They share their creation with...
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Christo/Transformations--from Discovering Great Artists
pupils challenge their imaginations like the artist Christo by transforming an everyday object into something new. Students use everyday objects in order to create something new. Pupils use materials such as objects found in nature to...
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Creatures of the Ocean
Second graders examine the characteristics of a specific ocean creature. In pairs, 2nd graders create a graphic organizer to list categories and supporting details of the ocean creature. Students review data and use it to write a report...