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Era of Self-Sufficiency - Pre-1890
Young scholars investigate the relationship between physical geography and Utah's settlement. In this Utah land lesson, students view a PowerPoint about Utah land and work in groups to answer questions about the uniqueness of Utah's...
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Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
In this day to combat desertification and drought worksheet, students read or listen to a passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, write discussion questions and conduct a...
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ESL Holiday Lessons: World Fair Trade Day
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article about World Fair Trade Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30...
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World Meteorological Day
In this World Meteorological Day worksheet, learners read or listen to a passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in order, write discussion questions and...
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Discovering Forest Products
Learners identify attributes of natural and manufactured wood products. In this forest products instructional activity, young scholars perform independent research to find an article about forest use or forest products. They spread out...
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Economies
Students discover different economic systems. In this global economy lesson, students research the levels of economic activity, types of economies, maquiladoras and the differences between a free market economy and other systems. This...
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Home, Neat Home
Students design their dream homes. In this housing design lesson, students visited selected websites to learn about a design contest and examine existing home plans prior to creating their own.
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Impacts to the Open Ocean
Students investigate how human beings impact ocean ecosystems. In this ocean ecosystem lesson, students explore how marine debris affects marine life. Internet resources are provided.
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National Worm Survey
Students participate in the National Worm Survey. In this National Worm Survey lesson, students generate data on earthworms. Students submit their data to the online database Worm Watch.
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We Are All Responsible
Students conduct research about the issue of conservation and the environment. They focus upon the interdependence of man and nature. They write and discuss the issue of environmental preservation. Students appreciate the importance of...
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We are all Responsible
Students desribe the interdependence between humans and nature and positive behavior with regards to natural resources. They demonstrate respectful attitudes and behaviors with regards to the environment. Students gain knowledge of...
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Ayiti Lesson 1: Play the Game
Students participate in an economics role-playing video game demonstrating social responsibility In this economics lesson plan, students play "The Cost of Life" game which requires students to think critically to make...
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Protect Me, Protect Me Not?
Students brainstorm natural resources found in Canadian National Parks. They, in teams, defend and support conservation efforts and give a presentation. Evaluation consists of speaking on both pro and con sides of a national parks' issue.
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Introduction to Simulation Project
Students create a simulated self-sustaining ecosystem. In this biology lesson, students examine the different food chain and ecosystems in their model. They recommend some improvements and changes to an existing ecosystem.
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Cavern Life
Learners describe elements and conditions that effect cavern life. They explain the three cavern zones and the differences of each zone. They perform various activities based on grade level.
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What is Life Without Water?
Young scholars 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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Habitat Is Home
Students are introduced to the concept and components of a habitat. They discuss the key components of a habitat and describe how certain factors can cause disturbances in a habitat and change its population. Activities are leveled for...
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Plant Growth
First graders investigate how seeds are moved and how plants grow. In this plant growth lesson plan, 1st graders listen to stories, play a game, and view a PowerPoint about plant growth. Students examine various seeds and recognize...
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Notes on Cell Organelles
Young scholars record information and write journal entries on the structure and function of cell organelles while viewing a Powerpoint presentation.
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The Tree Of Life
Fourth graders investigate the concept of forestry and how trees are used for different purposes. The problem of deforestation is presented in this historical activity. The comparison of our society to others that depend on forests are...
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Social Studies: Personality Development
Students investigate the development and influence of personalities on individuals. After examining a kaleidoscope, they discuss how people's personalities are analogous to the instrument's different designs. The lesson concludes with...
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Marine Communities
Pupils view a video and then complete lab exercises to help them explain marine communities and animals in them.
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Plants
Students plant bean seeds and draw pictures of the plants as they grow. They create their own garden, plant the seeds, and keep a journal of their growth.
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Globalization101.org Development Lesson Plan
Students examine the role of globalization in developing countries. They write grant proposals to fund a development project that focuses on a specific development strategy.