Learners create an accelerometer and take measurements of acceleration in a moving car. They study the car speeding up in a straight line, slowing in a straight line and curving at constant speed. They prepare a lab report showing...

Fourth graders investigate some of the basic functions of using Microsoft Word. The teacher uses a LCD projector to give instruction and guide the lesson plan. They practice finding the menu screens to perform basic editing and command...

Children create narrative accounts about their character traits, illustrate the constellation of each sign of the Zodiac, and write and illustrate their own creative myths about an original "Zodiac Sign". They use the computer as a...

Young scholars examine how to prepare an experimental procedure.  In this scientific method lesson students conduct an investigation on phosphate.

Students perform various laboratory activities involving chemical reactions. They write balanced chemical equations for all reactions observed using computer software.

Young scholars prepare chocolate chip cookies (or another recipe of choice) in the lab to give them practice in measuring, reading a recipe, using equipment, work habits, etc.

Third graders complete various activities about clouds. They create a cloud in a lab, write a cloud story, make a cloud model and complete a webquest.

Students take a field trip to a local estuary and analyze water samples. They analyze and graph the data results, write an essay, and create a food web of their field site.

Students discover plant chemical processes through three lab activities. Overheads, data sheets, and teaching procedures provided for the unit covering photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration.

Students review career options, resumes, and job applications. They compile a job portfolio using the items listed on the job kit page then write resumes and cover letters.

Fourth graders explore the American Revolution. In this United States history and technology lesson plan, 4th graders complete a worksheet using information about the causes of the American Revolution. Students create a Power Point...

Students discover bacteria which is around them by using agar over three days. In this biology instructional activity, students predict what they will see over the three days and then take photographs of what is actually shown. Finally,...

Fifth graders experiment to observe the changes created on a surface by mechanical action of water with varying amounts of mineral content and abrasive qualities. They write the predictions of their outcomes and describe all of their...

Students investigate the physical and chemical characteristics of minerals. They make a list of the uses of minerals found in Illinois. They write a report individually based on their observations.

Students investigate one method used in the detection of lead in the soil. They use a Lead Check Soil Kit to safely obtain results in 30 minutes or less in levels of 400 ppm or above. In addition, they write a brief description of what...

Students examine and practice science laboratory safety rules. In groups, they discuss ways to illustrate the rules. Students plan and record videos demonstrating the safety rules.

Students draw upon their prior knowledge of the density of water and practice writing a hypothesis, making an observation, and analyzing data while watching a density demonstration.

Pupils examine issues that affect Americans every day and create a documentary regarding a selected topic. In small groups they select an issue, conduct Internet research, and create an information sheet. Students write interview...

In this weather worksheet, students and their families search for weather news in the newspaper, media or Internet. Students record a list of weather words. Students then research and write down a one week forecast for their city.

Sixth graders complete a report on one of Hercules 12 labors. In this Hercules lesson plan, 6th graders read a book, view a video, and research the internet on the 12 labors of Hercules and then write a report on one of them.

Students make a poster.  In this scientist lesson, students define the term scientist, draw pictures of themselves as scientists, and write about what they would study as a scientist.

Young scholars examine how fat, sugar and salt is manufactured and placed in prepared foods.  In this food additives lesson students complete a lab activity and fill out a worksheet. 

A recipe, no matter its format, gives ingredients and instructions for a specific food so that the food item tastes the same every time. See Preface Materials:

Students investigate why traditions fade as time moves on and represent the fading traditions in a visual manner. In this traditions lesson, students read the article 'Looking for My Prince Charming' by Shalmali Pal. Students answer...