Fifth graders study environmental changes by examining the annual rings of a cross-section of a tree trunk. They access websites to complete a worksheet on the parts of a tree. They count the annual rings on a tree slice while observing...

Students examine basic information about diabetes and related vocabulary words. They explore various health websites, complete a worksheet, discuss the worksheet answers and discuss diabetes myths vs. facts.

Eighth graders discuss atoms and electrons as well as atoic structure. They view atomic structure via the computer. Students watch a demonstration in which the teacher demonstrates glass tubing turning yellow in a Bunsen Burner flame....

Students examine the voting process, the reasons citizens should vote, and participate in a community drive to sign up new voters. After looking at websites, students create a poster that outlines the reasons to vote, participate in a...

Students explore environmental print.  In this emergent literacy concepts of print lesson, students bring examples of environmental print from home which are put on display in the classroom. Students view websites to locate and...

Students write recipes.  In this recipe lesson, students double and triple recipes.  They perform calculations with fractions, whole numbers and mixed numbers.  They explore cooking websites to find their favorite recipe.

Learners minerals and how they form. They investigate the classification of minerals according to physical properties. Students watch a video about mineral characteristics. In groups, learners participate in hands-on activities and...

In this adjective games worksheet, students use adjective wheels, practice spelling adjectives, combine roots words to create an adjective, and explain how different objects using adjectives. Teachers are given detailed information on...

In this fossil worksheet, students are given a bag of fossils to identify. They use a key and a worksheet with pictures of the various types of fossils. They answer questions about fossils and use a web site to find out if their state...

Students explore the culture of the Mayans through a variety of activities. In this instructional activity about Maya, students analyze pictures in books and on websites, produce scale models of Maya architecture, and create Maya...

Students look at pictures of Canstruction sculptures, then read a news article about the construction of these canned food sculptures. In this current events instructional activity, the teacher introduces the article with pictures of...

Students identify endangered species. In this endangered species activity, the teacher leads a discussion about endangered species, then the class plays a game of charades to pantomime animal behavior.

Young scholars research solar energy. In this solar energy lesson, students construct a KWL chart and research solar energy through various websites and related readings. Young scholars complete a science journal page as an assessment.

Young scholars explore the concept of human rights. In this human rights lesson, students watch 2 videos regarding human rights violations around the world since 2001. Young scholars explore several websites that feature human rights...

Students examine a virtual tidepool. In this tidepools lesson, students examine samples of tidepool organisms and discuss their characteristics. Students use the Internet to visit suggested websites on tidepools.

Students investigate how Newton's Third Law affects vehicle design. In this Newton's Third Law lesson plan, students use a web site to research Newton, his third law, and how to design a vehicle that uses a balloon for power. They sketch...

Students explore probability. In this probability lesson, students look at videos and websites where they discover probability facts that can be used in situations. They determine the probability of different events. 

Students explore symmetry in architecture.  In this cross curriculum art  and architecture lesson, students fold paper to illustrate symmetry and identify symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes.  Students observe photographs...

Second graders investigate various types of habitats. In this habitat exploration lesson, 2nd graders view a PowerPoint presentation on habitats and explore websites to gather more information. Students choose a habitat to focus on and...

Students use the Internet to learn about the Constitution.  In this Constitutional Amendments lesson, students read and discuss the twenty seven amendments and work in groups to rewrite the amendments in their own words. ...

Students explore animal and plant adaptation.  In this ecosystems science lesson, students view websites to gain information about plankton and its  interdependence within ecosystems. Students identify ways in which plankton...

Students take a closer look at local government in Britain today. In this current events instructional activity, students visit selected websites to discover a history of county councils and neighborhood authorities. Students...

Sixth graders are familiarized with the Japanese culture. They note the similarities and differences between our culture and the Japanese culture. They view slideshows and websites in order to view pictures and information about the...

Students explore various ways to use the Internet for extra help in school. In this technology lesson, students go to various "ask an expert" websites. Students review the process of using these Internet resources.