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Find It!
Students analyze the basic concept of Global Positioning Systems using triangulation and measurement on a small scale in the classroom. They describe a satellite and how it helps in locating a person on Earth. They explain how...
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From Lake to Tap
Students use the Internet to study how water is treated to make it safe to drink. They use a tutorial on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website to gain this information. They complete a worksheet for the assessment portion...
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Japanese Fan
Students discuss Japanese culture and the functional and artistic uses of fans and create paper fans using watercolors, popsicle sticks, and tape in this Art lesson for the elementary classroom. Can be used as an introduction to...
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The Eighty Yard Run
Students read and explore the themes of the book The Eighty Yard Run. In this literature lesson, students discuss their observations and predictions. Students develop their own story which is similar to that of The Eighty Yard Run.
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What is Manga?
Young scholars research graphic novels. For this manga lesson, students work in small groups as the read graphic novels in literature circle format.
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Bridges for All: Better Way
Learners explore organizations founded for the common good. For this character education lesson, students read about organizations that developed for the common good during the Civil War and Reconstruction. In small groups, learners...
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CONCEPTS IN NUMBER THEORY.
Students study the Maya culture and their achievements in mathematics, how bacteria grow exponentially, use rational numbers to convert back and forth between Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit, how some architectural designs are examples of...
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Mixed Prepositions 6
In this online interactive grammar skills worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the use of prepositions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Mixed Prepositions 11
In this English vocabulary skills worksheet, students respond to 9 multiple choice questions that require them to fill in the blanks in sentences with the appropriate prepositions.
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Women’s Suffrage
High schoolers examine several aspects of the Women's Suffrage Movement. In this women's rights lesson, students explore several primary and secondary sources regarding the events of the movement, opposition to the movement, and the...
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Social Studies/Bible - Christian Response
Eighth graders examine the essence of Christianity. In this Christian response lesson, 8th graders discuss what they can do prevent another Holocaust. Students also pay tribute to those who go out their way to help those in need and...
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American Beginnings
Eleventh graders examine the role of historians. In this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze document based questions. Students write a summary of these documents.
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Euler Characteristic
Young scholars identify the different properties of Euler's Characteristics. In this geometry lesson, students identify the shape and surface a polygon. They relate the concept of Euler to solving real world problems.
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General Election in the UK
In this United Kingdom election instructional activity, learners research the listed Web sites regarding elections in the country and then respond to 9 multiple choice and short answer questions about the selection.
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Leader of the Pack
Students take a closer look the 2008 London mayoral race. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the candidates for mayor and their attributes. Students also gather...
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Our Friends in the East
Students explore Chinese New Year. In this Chinese culture lesson, students visit websites to research the traditions and culture of China as they relate to Chinese New Year.
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Reflecting on the Far Right
Students examine the London assembly election of 2008. In this political parties lesson, students research the platform of the British National Party. Students visit suggested websites to determine the party's core beliefs.
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The Appliance of Science
Students delve into science fiction. In this Doctor Who lesson, students discuss the success of the British television show and then create pieces of writing and art that characterize Doctor Who. Students also visit selected websites to...
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Them and Us
Students consider social class issues in Great Britain. In this current events instructional activity, students visit selected websites and participate in a classroom discussion regarding social justice issues and segregation of social...
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Poisoned Chalice
Learners explore espionage. In this current events instructional activity, students research various Web sites for information about the history of spy work, Anglo-Russian relations, and spy gadgets.
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I'm Dreaming of a Sustainable Christmas
Students examine global trade. In this global economics lesson, students visit websites to learn about trade with China and the environmental damage of global trade.
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Executive Decisions
Students explore the role of judges in Britain. In this current events lesson plan, students visit selected websites to discover the responsibilities of judges and the justice reform in Britain.
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Force for Good?
Students investigate attacks on Falluja. In this Iraq conflict lesson, students visit slelected Web sites to determine what insurgents are and why they have targeted Falluja. Students also take an in depth look at Operation Braken in...
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Redistricting: How Our Representatives Select Voters
Students examine the practice of redistricting. For this American politics lesson, students read the provided articles "The Gerrymander," and "Reforming the Gerrymander." Students respond to the provided discussion questions.