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Infusing Equity Vs Gender into the Classroom
Young scholars explore the effect of gender bias in the classroom. In this statistics lesson, students discuss the effects of stereotyping, discrimination, and gender bias in the classroom. They collect data on different work places...
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Comparing Ratios
Young scholars solve problems using ratio and proportion. For this math comparison lesson, students identify methods used to solve and compare ratio and proportion in the real world. They apply criss cross multiplying to solve their...
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Deric's Blotto
Students solve the handshake problem and investigate triangular numbers. In this geometry lesson, students investigate Blotto games as they apply concepts of triangles and geometric theorems.
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Photosynthesis
Students conduct a variety of experiments on photosynthesis. In this biology lesson, students identify the factors required for the process to occur. They perform computerized experiments to test the amount of oxygen produced when plants...
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DYNAMICS IN CONCEPT AND IN ACTION
Young scholars perform grade appropriate literature utilizing the specified dynamic indications and respond accurately to the cues of the director.
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Seafood: For the Love of Fish
Students role play a scenario specific to decision making in seafood management and conservation. In this marine science lesson plan, students estimate seafood consumption in their state. They recommend new regulations for better fishery...
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Hire the Best
Students study how education increases earning power. They examine resumes and applications and use them to select an appropriate job candidate.
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Learning About Ratios: A Sandwich Study
Students gain a concrete introduction to the concept of ratios. They demonstrate the ability to create ratios using peanut butter and jelly. They, in groups, construct 6 different sandwiches using different amounts of each food.
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Teaching Atomic Structure Using Cooperative Learning
Individuals in a group of four each take on a different role: atomic number expert, mass number expert, isotope expert, and nuclear atom expert. They teach each other about their area of expertise. As an assessment, a short quiz is...
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Cultural Celebrations
Students create a presentation for their assigned country. In this cultural diversity lesson plan, students use a WebQuest to research a country. In groups, they decide upon a way to present the information they have learned. Students...
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Chapter 6: The Human Population: Demographics
Students read the indicated text and complete several suggested labs and activities. They answer critical thinking questions. This lesson is very hard to do without the indicated text.
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Algebra I Project: Make Your Own Business
Students explore the concept of algebra in real world situations. In this economics lesson, students design, plan, run, and evaluate a small business. Students will create a product, market the product, and try to make a profit.
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Farewell to Manzanar: Racism and Point of View
Students create a presentation on the computer of the reactions and memories of people who were around during the attacks at Pearl Harbor. In this Pearl Harbor lesson plan, students interview people who were there, discuss the racism,...
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Cinderella - Digital Storytelling
Students analyze four versions of the Cinderella story. In this fairy tale analysis activity, students read four versions of Cinderella and work in groups to identify the plot for each. Students illustrate the stories and use Movie...
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Atlatl Lessons for Grade 8
Eighth graders explore the weapons of the Aboriginal people. In this eight grade math/science lesson, 8th graders collect and analyze data regarding the speed and distance of a dart thrown with an atlatl. Students choose the...
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Graphing Population Around the World
Learners define specific vocabulary necessary for understanding population data. They collect, analyze, and interpret specific data. They utilize computer programs in order to create graphs of collected data.
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Human Populations Studies: the Ghost of Populations Past
High schoolers compile data on population distribution and develop survivorship curves using information from cemetery tombstones and obituaries. They develop inferences on the changes in population age distribution in their area over time.
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If Hornets Could Talk
Fifth graders create a school newspaper. In this journalism lesson students write articles for a school newspaper. They also create an informational website. the projects are both on-going.
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Science and the Envrionment
Students utilize a digital camera to record interesting objects in their environment. For this ecology lesson, students participate in a mini-field trip around their campus as they take 2-3 pictures of the school environment....
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More for my Money
Students solve problems involving ratio and proportion. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the currencies found in different countries. They create formulas to convert between the different currencies and use ratio and proportion...
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An Introduction to Functions
Students investigate the growth and decay of an exponential function. In this algebra lesson, students apply properties of exponent solve problems. They identify any patterns they see in the graphs.
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Topic 2: Graphing 2-Variable Linear Equations
Students explore the concept of 2-variable equations and expressions. In this 2-variable equation and expression lesson, students translate 2-variable word problems into 2-variable equations and expressions.
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The Need for Government—A Cinematic and Literary Perspective
Students examine the philosophy of government. For this types of government lesson, students explore literature and movie clips to determine the value of rules in lawless societies.
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The Need for Laws
Students consider the presence of authority in their lives. In this law lesson, students compare forgotten laws that function in their lives to forgotten instructions in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.