Students examine the concept of origin and ethnicity. In this ethnic studies lesson, students engage in a variety of interdisciplinary activities including posters, and discussions to better understand our past and future.

Students explore the human anatomy. In this respiratory system instructional activity, students conduct an experiment to simulate the capacity of human lungs. 

Ninth graders create a model of greenhouse effect in the lab. In this integrated science lesson plan, 9th graders investigate the different variables affecting this condition. They research about global warming and prepare a PowerPoint...

Students investigate the different hormone contaminants in the water supply. In this math lesson plan, students analyze data tables and graphs. They demonstrate exponential growth and decay using frog populations.

Students explore how to write and deliver a motivational speech by examining King Henry's in "Saint Crispin's Day".

Second graders, working in cooperative groups, will create a multimedia presentation about the Earth's moon. Their research must be presented through three or more methods. (i.e. charts; graphs; oral reports; multi-media; dramatic role...

Students identify and label the different parts of a robot, rover, or a spacecraft. They discuss and record all of the features their robot will need to accomplish its mission and be able to explain why they chose these features to...

Students complete a lab activity.  In this hardness of rocks lesson, students observe and touch various rock samples.  Students determine if they can make a scratch mark on any of the rock samples and use the Internet to learn...

Students study light. In this instructional activity on light, students discuss how flat and angled mirrors reflect light and draw a picture showing how a mirror reflects light into an eye. 

Students investigate similarites and differences. In this  multi-cultural lesson, students discuss how people are alike and how they are different by comparing apples to people.

In this present simple verb tense online worksheet, learners enter the proper verb tense of the underlined words in 13 sentences. They fill in the verbs from a word bank in the next 10 sentences, enter either don't or doesn't in the next...

Fifth graders discover how blood moves around the body.  In this circulatory system instructional activity, 5th graders feel their pulse before and after exercise.  Students count their heart rate. Students use the scientific...

Young scholars create a model of the digestive system. In this human anatomy instructional activity the students examine features of the digestive system. The young scholars perform an experiment.

Learners examine archaeological discoveries. In this learning about the past activity, students view a "Magic School Bus" video, discuss the role of an archeologist, and complete a graphic organizer. Learners discuss a variety of...

Students complete a chart comparing and contrasting African villages with their own communities. The lesson focuses on the Mbuti and Fulani people. They explore their style of living, their traditions and everyday life in these villages.

For this lesson, students explore the history, relevance and current application of international tribunals for war crimes. Students look at cases from the Nuremberg trials, Tokyo trials and the Bosnian War.

Eighth graders explore the area of astronomy. They explore Earth's neighboring planets. Students research a planet's characteristics. They develop a scale model of the solar system and a narrative about the planets.

Students develop skills to become independent readers by telling a story with expression and enthusiasm. They read with expression and enthusiasm with a partner the books, "Duck on a Bike," and "David Goes to School," both by David Shannon.

Learners use this design as an electronic reading and writing guide to Henry David Thoreau's famous essay, "On Civil Disobedience." They use activities to familiarize students with the political issues of Thoreau's time. Comprehension...

In these angles and geometry worksheets, students learn about different kinds of angles, angle measurement, and other geometry facts. Students complete 15 questions.

Students take charge of a recycling project . In this environmental issues lesson, students manage a paper recycling project and use compost made from the recycled paper to beautify trees.

Students research and demonstrate volcanic activity. In this volcanism lesson, students research the types of volcanoes and define related terms using the Internet. They demonstrate volcanic activity with water, corn syrup, and flour.

To learn about various topics and improve their social skills, learners with special needs play along with music on drums and other sound objects. Teachers take digital pictures of the learners participation and use them to make bulletin...

Students investigate energy consumption by researching wattage.  For this electricity lesson, students discuss how electricity works and gets transferred to our electronic devices through generators and circuits.  Students...