Students explain the concept of artha, recognize strategies that allow states to survive and see how elements useful in political science can be applied to getting ahead in everyday life.

Tenth graders appreciate the role of probability in understanding everyday situations. They Communicate a summary of financial projections in appropriate reports, tables, and graphs after creating a new game of chance.

Students prepare a "camera's-eye" view of the local architecture and then analyze their findings from an historical perspective.

Students use their artistic skills to create an award for a fabulous family member.

Students view a documentary on U.S. Presidents. Those called to serve be remembered by future generations that study American and world history. After viewing, students discuss what they saw then create a poster about the electoral process.

Young scholars participate in a circle game to practice social skills.

High schoolers explain the confirmation process of presidential nominees to the Cabinet. They compose a list of questions to ask at a conformation hearing.

Young scholars figure out the probability that the penny's sixth toss be heads also. They figure the probability of having six coin tosses in a row all end on the same side.

Students explore algebraic relationships using the coins in their "pocket." Interactive games that demonstrate the use of estimation in algebraic problem solving help them build a framework for understanding word problems in a way that...

Students observe a slide showing a shopping mall and the surrounding transportation network from an aerial perspective. They are asked to determine where stoplights would be located and predict future stoplight intersections.

First graders examine the various tools used in a variety of jobs. They identify real tools, list the occupations that use each object, and discuss the occupations they have identified.

Students, in groups, discuss the different parts of the Arkansas flag. They are given fabric of their own to design a flag to represent their family.

Second graders create an award for a fabulous family member. They discuss events that make the family or proud.

Young scholars, in groups, brainstorm different ways to communicate. They practice using new vocabulary. They read an article about communication in Europe and answer questions.

Students examine the significance of learning to use the computer and the Internet. They watch and discuss a video, conduct Internet research on a celebrity or historical figure, and teach a lesson to a person about navigating the Internet.

Students watch and discuss a video that addresses the topic of dating violence. They view the video, answer discussion questions, take a quiz that evaluates their dating violence I.Q., and identify early warning signs of relationship abuse.

Students watch the film "Spellbound". They analyze concepts of how the media represents race. They discuss how the movie depicts race after the film.

High schoolers act as forensic scientists to help solve a long-standing missing persons case. They study nuclear DNA and mtDNA.

Students explore the environment and effects of pollution. They participate in a "Dirt Alert" scavenger game to study vocabulary words. Students construct a soil simulator to visually illustrate the negative effects on the environment of...

Learners explore the influence of politics on the Cricket World Cup. Students research and gather information on the World Cup. They create a report on their findings. Learners debate why England should or should not stay out of...

Young scholars explore the meaning of culture. They read and discuss news stories concerning cultural cities. Students design and create a campaign poster and text that demonstrates why a particular city should be known as a place of...

Middle schoolers read these news reports: Science is hard and dull says kids, and PM behind Science Week campaign. They then discuss that the news stories show two sides of the public image of science in the UK. The teacher explains...

Students use the internet to study basic biographical facts about Shakespeare in the form of an internet scavenger hunt. This activity is a great introduction to a Shakespearean unit of study.

Students examine the difficulties of exploration and some of the motivations for exploration. They investigate various types of explorers and identify the difficulties faced by the New World explorers. Students create a journal of...