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Are you an Energy Saver STAR?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students examine how to use energy more efficiently in their own home. They collect data from their home, complete a chart, read a power meter, interpret the data from an electric and gas bill, and create a poster demonstrating how to...
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Analyzing Textbook Formats

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the characteristics of a non-fiction text. In this comprehension lesson, students are led on a guided tour of each text and identify the features of a non-fiction text. Students continue to practice locating features...
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Help! I Need Five Minutes

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students practice ways to better manage their time. They keep track of their current use of time. Students prioritize and schedule events and use a daily planning calendar to schedule their time.
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Trade Trials Treaties

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the trade relationships that existed in the late 1700's Colonial America. In this American history lesson, 4th graders examine English and Cherokee trade treaties by reviewing primary and secondary sources....
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Lab Report Template

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write a paragraph (complete sentences) which explains what they did in the lab.
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Building a Scale Model

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a model of the solar system. In this solar system lesson, 3rd graders create a scale model of the solar system. Working in pairs students solve mathematical problems to correctly measure the distance each planet is...
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Global Statistics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners select appropriate data to determine the mean, median, mode and range of a set of data. They calculate the statistical data on literacy rates and life expectancy within each geographic region of the world. Students determine...
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Whose Breakfast isn't for the Birds?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore coffee production.  In this cross-curriculum rainforest ecology lesson, students research regions where coffee comes from and investigate how the native birds in the rainforest are effected by coffee...
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Double, Double: Looking at the Effect of Change on Perimeter, Area and Volume

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners explore perimeter, volume, and area. In this math lesson plan, students explore how changes in dimensions of geometric shapes affect the perimeter, area and volume of the various shapes. Learners investigate the results when the...
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For The Birds

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders list the features of an ecosystem and identify local bird species.  In this bird lesson students work in groups to formulate a hypothesis and test their theory by collecting and analyzing data. 
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Flips, Turns, and Slides: Adventures with Transformations

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore transformations. In this math lesson, students plot points on a coordinate grid and construct shapes. Students discuss movements on the grid as flips, turns and slides.
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Beat the Wheel

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students recall basic multiplication facts by writing answers on a wheel form, competing against other teams to finish the wheels. They review multiplication facts on a Spinning Wheels Web Lesson.
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The Best Vacation Ever

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students research various vacation destinations and the costs of travel. In this vacation planning lesson plan, students obtain information for various purposes, research sites, document their findings, learn about geographical regions,...
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South Carolina Responds

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine and explain the events that lead up to the Revolutionary War. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students summarize and evaluate several of the major battles that defined the Revolutionary War.and major battles involving...
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The Old Folks Will Bless You and the Girls Kiss You

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders reflect on the Revolutionary War.  For this Colonial America history lesson, 4th graders discuss various battles of the war, specifically the Battle of Cowpens.  Students begin by watching a video...
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Tracking Your Favorite Web Sites

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders track the hit count on their favorite web sites.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders record the number of hits on their favorite web site for twenty days.  Students explore the data to determine if the relation...
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Lesson Plan on Making a World History Timeline

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine and discuss the concept of chronological order. They research an assigned continent and construct a chronological timeline using a list of historic events.
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Planning My Vacation Online

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils use a variety of resources to decide on a vacation destination. They locate three points of interest, a hotel, and two restaurants at their destination.Students obtain driving directions for their trip, create a trip budget, and...
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A Statistical Look at Jewish History

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students complete their examination over the Jewish Diaspora. Using population figures, they discover the importance of percentages in exploring trends. They use their own ethnic group and determine how it is represented in the United...
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Map Creation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify a map, symbol, key, and compass rose. Students create and print a map for teacher evaluation using the computer. Students identify the symbols on their map and orally present them to the class.
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The Function Box

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Pupils explore arithmetic and numerical patterns. After observing a teacher created function box, students describe a pattern and predict what will "come out" of the function box. They explore patterns such as geometric shapes,...
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Visible Pulse

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students record their pulse rate. In this circulatory system lesson, students use a piece of clay and a straw to make their pulse move visible and easier to accurately count and record.
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Landfill Project

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore impact of garbage on environment, examine waste management operations and how they can directly impact environment, implement ways to lower household garbage, and make STELLA Model about garbage flow and use model to...
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The President's Cabinet

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders obtain information about the President's Cabinet by using a template, and exploring the bookmarked Internet sites.

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