The Museum under the Magnifying Glass

Students study the process of creating paper. They read and discuss a flier and visit centers in small groups to study Paper Fun, Historical Paper, What Paper Is Made Of, and Homemade Paper. After visiting each center, they share the...

Middle schoolers investigate the different materials in their environment.  In this geology activity, students collaborate in groups to examine the differences in sand, soil and gravel.  Middle schoolers utilize a magnifying glass or...

What is a cabinet of wonders? This lesson plan refers the them as the models museum curators create when they display objects of historical or scientific interest for the public to see. Kids explore this idea as they create...

A picture really can speak a thousand words—no matter how old! Scholars become history detectives as they learn how to analyze historical photos and evidence to uncover the past. The fun hands-on activity makes history come alive through...

In this vocabulary worksheet, students complete multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer questions to define vocabulary words. Students complete 20 problems.

Learners complete poetry analysis activities. In this poetry analysis lesson, students consider the use of imagery and sound devices in poetry. Learners translate poetry into another art, read a diverse selection of poems, and express...

"For better or worse, we kids aren't hampered as much when it comes to thinking about reasons why not to do things." Watch and be inspired by Adira Svitak, an amazing young girl who challenges her adult audience to learn from kids....

Students examine the Spirit of St. Louis and read about its history in the first transatlantic flight. They also analyze the life of Lindbergh with his successes and hardships. They also discuss the implications of the first...