Eighth graders examine a picture of a tobacco laborer. Using that information, they write a story describing a typical work day for them. They evaluate the impact of political and technological changes in the area as well as the role...

Seventh graders determine the difference between prime and composite numbers. On a Website, they discover a method to identify all the prime numbers up to 100 and also complete several online activities. Once they have discussed the...

Fourth graders explore lumbering in Michigan.  For this lumbering lesson, 4th graders examine the life of a modern day lumberjack and how technology can interfere with natural ecology.  Students create a list of products from...

Students explore Afro-American history. They identify the commonality between African, Carolinian and Cleveland Black culture. Students explore the water cycle, oceanography, hydrology and bio-geochemical processes. They discuss the...

Young scholars identify forms of energy and the advantages/disadvantages of different forms of energy. They describe ways in which technology affects the environment both good and bad. Finally, benefits are determines as well as the...

Learners work on a project in which they must design a space settlement. Once the teams have begun their research, have the project manager report to the instructor each day on progress or any difficulties encountered.

Students conduct a hands-on activity to investigate salt concentrations in water and how salt remain after water evaporates. They can also do a Saltwater Painting to once again observe the evaporation. process.

Learners examine the similarities and differences among the experience of modern-day immigrants through investigating the personal experiences of several immigrants.

Students scan headlines on the Journey North News Updates each day to track the changes that spring brings as it comes to different areas of the United States.

Students examine the state of the environment by viewing the film, Koyaanisqatsi." The film has no dialogue and presents contrasting images of nature and the modern world. After completing a homework assignment about the film, students...

Pupils differentiate physical and chemical changes. For this chemistry lesson, students identify five indicators that a chemical change took place. They complete a reflection journal at the end of the activity.

Students discuss and explore different methods that can be used to estimate from the video. They practice estimation skills by recreating a sample problem from the video. Web sites containing other estimation activities are included

Students complete activities to measure temperature. In this temperature lesson, students read Geoffrey Groundhog Predicts the Weather and make a KWL chart about predicting weather. Students discuss folklore about temperature and learn...

High schoolers build a model ocean using a variety of materials representing the various levels of the ocean. They collect data about the ocean floor in a partner activity. They practice working with topographical mapping grids.

Learners read an article about the chaos that ensued at a bargain store opening. They discuss bias in the way the article is written and the words that are used. They roleplay what might have happened that day at the store opening and...

In this persuasive writing worksheet, students combine sentences to help them write a persuasive letter. Students complete three activities for sentence combining.

Students complete activities to study the concept of place value notation. In this place value instructional activity, students use cards for the days of the month that only number from 1 to 9. Students find a subtraction pattern to...

Turn your pupils into teachers! Here is a lesson that requires groups to research an energy source with the provided handout, create a poster, and present their information to the class. Connections are made to practical aspects of...

Students are introduced to Shakespeare's play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream." In groups, they "mini-sculpt" four scenes from the play that illustrate the relationships between the four lovers. They create a living statue out of the other...

Third graders use a wide range of strategies to interpret, evaluate, appreciate, and construct meaning from print materials. They use appropriate reference sources with assistance for a variety of purposes and use the writing process...

Students study and illustrate clouds. In this cloud study instructional activity, students study clouds and then illustrate what they see. Students use their imaginations to interpret images from the cloud picture they drew.

Fifth graders explore world history by reading historical fiction. For this World War II lesson, 5th graders read the story My Secret War and identify the importance of fiction when analyzing history. Students answer study questions...

Read an excerpt from Sonia Mycak's short story A Dual Existence in a Seemingly Singular Country and consider the emotional and social implications of not being able to speak English in Australia. This would be a great instructional...