Middle schoolers work in cooperative learning groups to create and perform a newscast about a European country. This geography-based technology lesson concludes with class presentations and student critiques.

Third graders engage in a lesson plan that is about the study of racial discrimination with the focus upon Martin Luther King Jr. They conduct research using a variety of resources and fill out a graphic organizer looking for information.

Learners discuss what type of information they can gather from bones. In groups, they travel between stations in which they can view photos and listen to actual accounts of finding bones. They focus on the tools available to Native...

Groups become experts in one aspect of the six traits of writing, prepare a PowerPoint presentation, jigsaw, and teach others about their trait. Writers then focus on these traits as they compose a persuasive essay about a person they...

Students demonstrate their knowledge of rock formation processes in varied ways by sharing their cooperative research projects with the class. They generate well-framed questions in response to each presentation.

Students engage in cooperative research projects in order to study about the properties of the three basic rock types and the processes that form them. They plan and develop their products.with the resources for conducting their...

Learners use a microscope in a series of activities that are designed to help them explore the "invisible world" and make meaningful microscopic discoveries and learn the importance of the microscope as a tool in science and research.

Students learn different methods of conflict management.

Students study ecology, listen to speakers and research conservation topics.  In this investigative lesson students discuss wilderness resources, learn about Native Americans and participate in activities that help them to better...

Fifth graders comprehend the purpose of and use map legends. They identify and use symbols and lines from legends on a general-purpose map and four topical maps to completely and accurately answer eight questions on a geography worksheet.

Third graders play the game, "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" while subtracting using estimation. I really like the format of this fun game, which utilizes the lifelines and strategies found in the real game on television.

Pupils, after brainstorming everything they already know about jobs, identify positive work attitudes and how to apply them to many different jobs. They watch a FISH Philosophy video, work on an attitude handout and complete a set of...

Pupils learn what prime and composite numbers are. They learn how to identify them by working in a group and demonstrating an understanding of one work problem with 100% accuracy using the manipulatives provided.

Students create individual basket plaques emphasizing Native American techniques and designs. Students learn to identify Native American tribal symbols and incorporate them into their basket plaque.

Students observe a model classroom of children working in a cooperative group activity. After the video, students discuss how cooperative group learning is used to be most effective. They explore the effectiveness of giving well thought...

Pupils practice writing complete sentences and sequencing three or more events. They listen to at least one version of the story read aloud and work cooperatively to put the story events in proper sequence. They access a...

Students critically examine how humans use the earth, and how to reverse some of the negative impacts. In this Bible study lesson students work cooperatively to determine how to work to redeem the world for Christ.

Here is really nice set of resources on scientific notation. Eighth and ninth graders explore the concept of multiplying and dividing in scientific notation. In this multiplying and dividing numbers in scientific notation...

Learners create a video animation of how Swimmy gathered his fish friends together to form a great big fish that would frighten the predator tuna away. In art class each child create a small red fish which gets displayed in the ocean...

Students study the ancient African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. They brainstorm what they know about ancient African kingdoms before investigating the trade and barter situations, and researching one of the kingdoms for an oral...

Elementary and middle schoolers examine and evaluate different perspectives concerning events leading to the American Revolution. In this case, they hone in on the Stamp Act. They research controversial bills, laws, or events of the time...

How did the struggle for Civil Rights during the 1950s transform American society and politics? Why are American schools integrated today? Class members explore these essential questions by examining a series of primary and secondary...

Pairs use desktop publishing software, as well as digital video and camera equipment, to craft a book review. These reviews are then shared with others in the school community through the class or school website.

Learners use estimation to determine the answers to word problems by rounding whole numbers. In this estimation lesson plan, pupils compare and contrast solutions using the best answer.