Eighth graders compare a present-day social issue with a medieval issue. They use technology tools to conduct their research and demonstrate their new knowledge. Students present their findings to the class in the form of a PowerPoint.

Students create a visual presentation to show the steps in the parole process and define the terms involved in the parole process. Students also develop an argument for or against parole for Charles Jennings and present the findings to...

High schoolers collect newspaper articles which discuss societies who enforce heterosexuality. They brainstorm how heterosexuality is enforced in their community. They answer questions to end the instructional activity.

We are All Alike…We Are All Different is the springboard for the creation of an illustrated book in which young writers record their impression of themselves, their families, and their interests. Sharing the completed books in circle...

Students explore biology by participating in a field trip. In this oceanography lesson plan, students define the survival characteristics of bottom dwelling creatures also known as ocean grazers. Students attend a class field trip to a...

Students create a collage. In this animal classification lesson, students discuss why and how scientists classify animals. Students view pictures of different animals and decide which class each animal belongs to. Students compare...

Ninth graders examine the Periodic Table. In this element instructional activity, 9th graders observe the chemical reactivity of elements. They graph the properties and discuss the trend in the group and period of elements. The students...

Learners conduct Internet research about ancient civilizations to produce a newspaper that reflecting the cultural, political, economic and religious views of the ancient civilizations of Egypt or Mexico.

Students complete several activities in a unit related to the eye. In this eye instructional activity, students work in groups to research information about the human eye and create a multimedia presentation. They research anatomy of the...

Young scholars, using their foreign language of study, role-play as two people meeting for the first time. They use courtesy expressions and respond to questions and prompts with correct intonation, pronunciation, and inflection. ...

Students discuss and write about how to study for a test and create a class test taking manual. They can also choose to write GED questions to become more familiar with test questions.

Students study starfish through dissection. For this biology lesson plan, students explore the lives of starfish as they view a slide show, observe parts of echinoderms, and compare the classification of the starfish with other...

Students compare and contrast travel in the 18th century with current methods of travel by participating in a simulated trip to Mount Vernon. In this US history lesson, students write a letter to George Washington for permission to visit...

Students identify numerous insects and their body parts.  In this insect life instructional activity, students practice using scientific vocabulary while comparing the different parts of spiders and insects.  Students view...

Pupils examine and research the importance and functions of the skeletal system in vertebrates. They construct a 10-foot geodesic dome to illustrate the importance of architectural frameworks and create a clay animation movie.

Fifth graders put their coat of arms on a HyperStudio card. They explain in three paragraphs why they selected the pictures.

Second graders create individual "thankful" felt squares for use in a large classroom Thanksgiving quilt that can be put together using glue or hot glue. This great holiday lesson is based upon the book "Thanksgiving" by Miriam Nerlove.

Learners explore poetry. They investigate the poetry al around them. Students examine poetry in order to create a deeper understanding of poetry. They read and write a variety of poetry.

Second graders explore the concept of cultural diversity. In this traditions instructional activity, 2nd graders investigate the cultures of Canada as they discuss traditions within the country. An extension mathematics activity is...

Students record data found at an assigned web site. In this data collection lesson, students access an assigned web site in order to complete a data chart about animals they see. They travel to different sections of the web site to find...

Students explore choosing a career and living on a budget. They receive an alternative identity and must make choices and decisions based upon given situations. Students research possible solutions, and use spreadsheet technology to...

Eighth graders discover how to compute the perimeter, area, and volume of different objects. With partners, they find and calculate the perimeter , area, and volume of 10 items each and exchange information. Students compile their...

Students examine the functions of portraiture and create their own portraits. In this portraiture lesson plan, students read an excerpt from Portraiture, by Shearer West, to discover the ways in which portraits can be used. Students...

Students analyze captivity narratives written between the 1600's and 1800's. In this narrative lesson, students think critically about the interaction between Native peoples and the settlers to understand the cultural beliefs held by...