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Are We There Yet? The Changing Pocono Vacation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the Poconos and the importance of the resorts there.  In this Poconos lesson plan students research and plan a travel itinerary to the Poconos.
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Second Grade Language Arts: Topic Sentences

For Teachers 2nd
In this second grade language art topic sentences worksheet, student read short paragraphs and pick the best topic sentence for each one.
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Making Connections

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders relate patterns with higher math. In this 7th grade math lesson plan, 7th graders analyze different methods of portraying data. They relate the data to real life scenarios.      
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Quake Clues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars study earthquakes and how sediment accumulations are used for past information on earthquakes.  In this earthquake lesson students interpret sediment cores and describe turbidites. 
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Overhand Throwing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify critical components of overhand throwing and demonstrate how to throw overhand properly. In this overhand throwing lesson plan, students throw in teams.
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Smiley Face Circle Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine different artifacts from the 1970's. In this history instructional activity, students discover what each artifact is by seeing the artifact and reading a card defining what the artifact represents. On the second day,...
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Products from Petroleum

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars examine products that are petroleum based. In this petroleum product lesson, students examine a display of petroleum based  products. They discuss the products that are made from crude oil and conduct an experiment...
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Changing Sounds

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to sound. In this changing sounds lesson, students play instruments to help them hear volume and pitch.  Students use the interactive whiteboard to experiment how change can make sounds go higher or lower. 
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Racquetball With Math

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore physical education by participating in a game with their class. In this number sense lesson, students utilize their motor skills while performing a music version of racquetball. Students utilize math skills by...
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What's the Forecast for Africa?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Learners explore the possibilities for Africa at the G8 Summit. In this current events activity, students discuss the purpose of the G8 Summit and research the provided web links to learn more about the summit.
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After Blair

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine Tony Blair's exit from the Office of Prime Minister. In this British government lesson, students visit selected Web sites to learn how the transition in the office will work. Students also research the accomplishments of...
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Breaking News: School Bans Hugging and High Fives

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars explore current events by analyzing a news article in class. In this school ban lesson, students read a story about a high school in London that has banned physical contact between all young scholars. Students answer study...
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Sketching Cylinders

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students create nets of cylinders. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the surface area of cylinders and other solids. They show their understanding of three-dimensional shapes by solving problems.
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Homemade Ice Cream

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate nutrition by creating ice cream in class. In this cooking lesson plan, students define the ingredients in ice cream and discuss how they form together to create a delicious treat. Students utilize salt, ice, milk and...
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Engineering in Sports

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore physical education by completing a quiz in class. In this engineering lesson, students identify different ways engineering has made sports safer such as stronger padding and helmets, stronger equipment and smarter...
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Magnus Effect

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the Magnus effect and its history.  In this forces lesson students investigate the lift of a rotating cylinder.      
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Cosmic Rays

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students study cosmic rays and the energy behind them.  In this atmospheric instructional activity students complete a cosmic ray telescope project. 
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Service Anyone?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students get numerous opportunities to practice an overhand serve in both the deuce and the ad courts.
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Race Track

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students, in groups, are spaced evenly around the gymnasium. Each group is under a basketball basket. Each team runs one lap around the race track. when he/she gets home, hand the ring to the next person who runs.
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How Close Is Our Estimate?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders estimate perimeter, area, and volume. They measure perimeter and area using nonstandard units of measurement. Students add and subtract non-standard units of measurement. They add mixed numbers and simplify the sum.
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Slings

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students take three shots at the designated target using a slingshot. They strive to keep all of the shots close to the target or to improve with each shot; by getting closer each time.
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Triumph and Disaster

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students engage in a fact file exercise. In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read an article, complete a worksheet, and explore suggested websites.
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The Joy of Community Field Day

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students engage in community related activities to recognize and thank local merchants. Merchants raise awareness regarding what resources are available in the local and neighboring area for students and their families.
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Summer Olympic Event Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research the Summer Olympic Games and the activities that the athletes compete in. They select a topic area to research and complete the assessment piece.

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