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It's Up In the Air

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine a variety of tools that are used to collect scientific data. They conduct an experiment that reveals what type of particles is in the air at their school. Students report on their findings.
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Teaching With Documents Lesson Plan: Images of the American Revolution

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American Revolution lesson, students examine international involvement in the war as well as major events of the war.
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Fuel for Thought

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils explore the mathematical concepts used to compare different types of vehicles. They create a print advertisement in which they persuade an audience to purchase a specific vehicle.
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Career Education

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars participate in a lesson that focuses on the research of a chosen career field. They gather information from a variety of resources. The information is used to compose a research paper or powerpoint presentation.
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Nurturing Children

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students identify the importance of nurturing children. In this child development instructional activity, students define what it means to nurture a child. Students research the importance of the topic and discuss the findings. Students...
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The Biomed Unit Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write a persuasive paper following the expository theme format of introduction, first body paragraph, second body paragraph, third body paragraph, and conclusion that addresses the prompt of the final project adequately. They...
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You Mean I Am Part of History?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders open the lines of communication between family members and to gain a historical understanding about family history. They research and interview their grandparents and parents and create a research paper.
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Old Shasta

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study about the location, physical setting and the major individuals and groups that founded Old Shasta, a local historical landmark. They identify and write out five facts about Old Shasta and write out a three page...
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Loyalists in the American Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use the internet to research the American Revolution from the point of view of the loyalists. Students present their information in both an oral form and as a research paper.
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Conquistadors:Francisco Pizarro

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the reasons for Francisco Pizarro's success in vanquishing the Incas. They research the factors that played the greatest role in the conquest of the Inca Empire and write a paper explaining their conclusions.
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Effigy Mound Activity

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research effigy mounds of Native people in Wisconsin. They create large models of effigy mounds in a given area based on factual information from their studies and research.
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The Butterfly

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate Germany during World War II. In this world history lesson, 6th graders research the Nazi's during World War II writing a summary of what they find after listening to the story known as The Butterfly.
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Elements of Physics: Motion, Force and Gravity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research about different human space explorations conducted by NASA. In this physical science lesson, students discuss why space exploration is important. They write a paper about their thoughts on continuing NASA's space...
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Meet One Picky Bird

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students complete a research project  In this endangered species lesson, students use the "Think, Puzzle, Explore" method to learn about endangered species. Students research and write a report on the red-cockaded woodpecker.
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Holidays and Observances: Looking at Diversity and Culture

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students share their own knowledge and experiences of holidays they observe. They research a holiday of their choice and write a report. They also create art of their holiday to complete as a pre-writing activity.
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Nutrition an Food: Taking Control of What You Eat

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine what they eat and how they can improve their health by changing what they eat. They research nutrition and different foods. They also examine new vocabulary words.
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Ill At Ease

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research infectious diseases, focusing on what scientists and journalists currently do and do not know about each one. They act as scientists or journalists as they find out more about a particular infectious disease.
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Halogens

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the elements that belong to the halogen family on the periodic table. In this chemistry lesson, students describe the common characteristics of elements in this group. They research about hydrochloric acid's effect on...
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Hero vs. Claudio: A Case of Slander

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research marriage customs of the Renaissance, discuss and debate the issues raised by Claudio repudiating Hero at the altar in the Shakespearean play Much Ado About Nothing, and then stage a mock trial accusing Claudio of...
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That Is a Lot of Rain

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students investigate the amount of rainfall in Manu, Peru. They view and discuss a video and fill a rain guage with the amount of rainfall in Manu. They research and compare local rainfall amounts to those of Manu, and write about what...
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Political Parties and Election Results, 1997 and 2000

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars become familiar with the results of the Canadian Federal Election by analyzing data on the number of valid votes by political affiliation. In this civics lesson plan, students integrate data and knowledge with other...
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Hot Wheels (Grades 9-12 )

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Using internet research, students compute the costs of different models of card. They discuss the advantages/disadvantages of purchasing a new car versus a used car, the cost of car insurance, and the best way to finance their purchase.
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Oil and the Environment

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students present information regarding oil and how it affects the environment. In this environmental awareness instructional activity, students work in groups to write a paper, create a PowerPoint, and put together a poster about their...
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Tangled Text

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students list different forms of communication, assess importance of writing, read and discuss article "String, and Knot, Theory of Inca Writing", research system of writing, and create "How It Works" posters.

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