Students explore the concepts of addition and subtraction by playing a game. For this addition and subtraction game lesson, students build skills in working with multi-digit numbers. Students make estimation of sums and differences and...

In this simple math lesson, 6th graders complete problems where they divide fractions which use one digit numbers in the numerator and denominator. At first, students work independently. Then, student groups come together to compare...

Students use a doubling techniques to complete multiplication problems. In this multiplication lesson plan, students multiply by twos, fours, and eights, and look for the patterns that emerge. The author has attached a YouTube video...

Fourth graders practice multiplying and dividing two and three digit numbers. In this Mathematical strategies lesson, 4th graders estimate products and quotients in appropriate situation and make connections about the relationships...

Students research about the different symptoms of tuberculosis. In this biology lesson, students perform a case study on this infectious disease using WHO's database. They explore current treatment for TB.

Students differentiate heat and temperature. In this chemistry lesson plan, students explain how heat moves between objects with different temperatures. They draw a picture to demonstrate the direction of heat movement.

Students investigate the absorptivity of different colored food dyes. In this chemistry lesson, students explain how we see colors. They construct a graph of absorbance comparred with wavelength using experimental data.

Young scholars role play a group of people trying to convince investors to invest on their particular compound. In this chemistry lesson, students research about different compounds formed by their assigned functional group. They create...

Students develop a dramatization of "Odysseus and the Cyclops." In this english lesson plan, students discuss the importance of a person's identity. They reflect on how ancient Greeks value their identity based on this mythology.

Students read the play The Yellow Boat then have a town hall meeting to discuss the matter.  In this character lesson students discuss whether or not a child with AIDS should be allowed in public schools.

Students explore the definition of a "good Samaritan".  For this social studies lesson students divide into groups and build a skit to present to the class. 

Students study mythology and take a side to whether they agree or disagree with it. In this mythology lesson students complete a web handout and read from a chapter.

Students study about the different landscapes in Africa. In this social studies lesson, students research about one location and answer questions about it. They share their findings with the class.

Students identify the different transmission methods of AIDS. In this health science lesson, students create bar graphs about AIDS related issues. They present their work in class.

Students examine the processes of melting and freezing.  In this matter lesson students complete a lab in groups, discuss what they learned and view a teacher demonstration. 

Students design and build their own catapult. In this physics less, students identify the different parts of a lever. They cite real world applications of lever.

In this ordering numbers worksheet, students write the number in each doll to order them and trace the numbers already given. Students write 20 numbers.

In this fraction worksheet, students color in the correct fractional amount given beneath pictures: 1/4, 1/2 and 2/4. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

In this equal equations worksheet, students look at the addition and subtraction problems on both sides of the equal sign and decide if they are equal or not. Students complete 8 problems.

In this power up addition worksheet, 2nd graders use the numbers from 2 to 12 to fill in the missing addends for 10 addition problems.

Students are introduced to Chinua Achebe's first novel and to his views on the role of the writer in his or her society. It can be used alone or in conjunction with the related instructional activity Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart.

Fifth graders research and write a pen pal letter about the geography of a Canadian town. Students create a script for a phone call with their pen pal and perform it with a friend for the class.

Students take a stand, supported by evidence, on whether there was a "corrupt bargain" between Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams.

Are you planning to have a guest speaker talk to your class? Prepare in advance and help your class transform into an engaged and thoughtful audience. Before the visit, young writers work cooperatively to brainstorm what they want to...