Students study the life of a woman spy for the Union. They study archival photographs of Pauline Cushman and examine her life. They create a key with symbols representing her activities (e.g., a baby bottle for her birth in 1833 in New...

Middle schoolers examine Vincent van Gogh's self-portraits and letters. They consider how first-person art forms aid the process of self-discovery. They produce a Van Gogh-style self-portrait and write a letter describing it

Students use cameras to take pictures of their community and create an exhibit to raise money. In this cameras lesson plan, students learn basic photography techniques and send their money to the "kids with cameras" project.

Fourth graders solve basic mathematical problems. They identify and apply key terms and equations relative to physical science. They discuss how train engines use fuel to move a generator, which creates electrical current that moves...

Students observe biotic and abiotic things participating in an observational walk outside the school. They create a collage using pictures of biotic and abiotic items.

Young scholars evaluate newspaper articles. In this newspaper article lesson students compare newspaper articles. They  comment on headlines, language choices, quality and clarity, and impact on the reader.

Eleventh graders read about and discuss the Japanese Internment of World War II. In this Japanese Internment lesson, 11th graders examine the Japanese Internment. They talk about the civil rights aspect, how they would deal with being...

Students explore photography by utilizing digital cameras. In this 3 dimensional lesson, students create eye glasses using red and blue acetate in order to view 3-D images. Students utilize computers and digital cameras to enhance...

Learners, in groups, explored and photographed their own community disposal problems, focusing on the impact of waste disposal behaviors, laws, systems, and management.

Students create the front page of a newspaper by writing news stories about the main characters and plots of fairy tales.

Pupils identify the role of the museum as a cultural resource in the community. They use primary and secondary sources to evaluate institutional, and media influences on people and society in both historical and contemporary settings.

Young scholars understand the facts about drugs and what can also impact the whole school population.  In this drug information lesson plan students complete research on the Internet and a drug abuse crossword handout. 

Learners examine the architecture of Antonio Gaudi. Using the Internet, they research his life and summarize the information. They create a real estate advertisement in Spanish. Using new vocabulary, they use descriptive adjectives and...

The purpose of this unit is for pupils to engage in thinking about the links between science and art. We want to provide students with the opportunity to see original artifacts related to natural occurances.

Students explore the life of David Olere through his art. In this Holocaust lesson, students examine the art of David Olere and compare it to other Holocaust artwork.

Students investigate wind and weather by creating a weathervane.  In this environment lesson, students identify the purpose of a weathervane and observe weathervanes in action on their campus.  Students create a weathervane and...

Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of immigration. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students create a KWL chart to organize the information. The lesson also includes a resource link for the...

Students create a painting based on an artist from a chosen period in history. They research a modern artist and write a critique.

Students study the artwork of Chuck Close to examine Photorealism. They create a pixel painting using a monochromatic color scheme.

Middle schoolers identify twelve different types of landforms, and create a slideshow about each landform that includes a title, pictures, definitions, conclusions and a reference page.

Sixth graders explore, analyze and study the history of classification systems and the scientific processes that influenced modern classification methods. They evaluate why classification and binomial nomenclature are necessary to the...

Students develop and produce a commercial. In small groups they select a book or upcoming event, create a storyboard, and develop a commercial to advertise their book or event in the form of a computer slideshow using KidPix computer...

Students learn what a micro-organism is. In this micro-organism lesson, students understand that micro-organisms may be too small to see. Students learn microorganisms could be bacteria, fungi, something beneficial or a harmful microbe....

Students explore wetland ecosystems. In this wetland lesson, students discuss and observe salt ponds and the organisms that live there. They explain how abiotic and biotic factors of species are important to survival.