High schoolers determine the most appropriate site for a car wash, based on each site's soil characteristics (chemical, physical) and topographic features. They perform an experiment to determine the changes to three different soil types...

High schoolers discover the group dynamics necessary to produce an American musical in this six day lesson. Themes and characterization techniques are explored during collaborative small group research projects.

Pupils explore examining something through one sense but experience competing input with another. The lesson also shows the plasticity of the brain and other cognitive functions.

Twelfth graders use music to aid them in interpreting poetry. In this poetry instructional activity, 12th graders analyze the lyrics, figurative language, and literary devices of selected music. Students compare the music to the...

In this online interactive grammar skills activity, students answer 47 multiple choice questions regarding grammar skills. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

First graders practice their spelling skills. In this spelling instructional activity, 1st graders explore onsets and rimes as they complete an activity regarding double letters.

Students solve problems using equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students identify the correct symbols and steps when solving word problems. They graph their lines and analyze the slope using tiles.

Learners investigate U.S. history by listening to an economics lecture. In this U.S. government instructional activity, students research the "New Deal" which happened after the Great Depression. Learners identify movies, books and music...

Students create their own newspaper after gathering information at the Museum of Natural History's Hall of Biodiversity.

Students study the changes in travel methods over time.

Students investigate the needs that need to met in order for a family to survive and flourish.

Students examine different family traditions to further explain social patterns. They complete a graphic organizer using educational software.

Students create punctuation marks using different sizes and shapes of macaroni. They show their understanding of proper use of quotation marks.

Eleventh graders analyze how American literature shows a lot of different genres. In groups, 11th graders create a short report about the passage they have chosen.

Students use the Internet to gather information about dinosaurs. They practice navagating through the different websites. They also practice listening to directions and also explore how to fill out a KWL chart.

Students determine the length and width of leaf samples to the nearest millimeter and the circumference of trees. They participate in a discussion about the importance of collecting specimens carefully. They compile accurate...

Eighth graders choose a landmark or monument to investigate (individually or with a partner). After agreeing on items to study they research the landmark/monument and prepare a presentation.

Students conclude the semester with an individual movement study utilizing basic elements of dance and choreography previously covered in class. They will choose from three choreographic prompts presented a few days before giving them...

Learners read novel Rosa's Miracle Mouse, research assigned years in small groups, and create timelines and Powerpoint presentations detailing interaction between Germany and the United States before, during, and after World War II.

In this solving problems worksheet, students answer twelve multiple choice questions about problem solving in science and the steps of the scientific method. These include identifying the problem, forming a hypothesis and setting up the...

Students explore aquariums. In this fish and ecosystems lessons, students establish a freshwater aquarium environment using materials provided. Students read about and care for the classroom fish.

Students explore the PNI model. In this river pollution lesson, students use the PNI (positive-negative-interesting) problem solving model to analyze 5 scenarios.

Students use mushrooms to solve problems. In this environmental instructional activity, students study how fungi have been used to combat environmental problems. Students design strategies that employ mushrooms to combat other...

Students research the different careers in aquaculture.  In this aquaculture lesson students complete activities that include a PowerPoint presentation.