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Water Resource Engineering
Students examine solubility and the significance of water. In this aqueous solution lesson plan students complete a lab activity on soil profiles.
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The History of Conflict in the Middle East
The history of the Middle East can be a fascinating and relevant topic for students.
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Teaching Students About Goal Setting
Building efficacy through goal setting is a great way to give your students the tools to succeed.
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Busting More Myths Using the Scientific Method
Use the Mythbusters model to jazz up your scientific method lessons!
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Magic in the Classroom
Captivate students while covering content by incorporating magic into your day.
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Huck Finn Chapter Questions
Students answer chapter questions to evaluate the novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
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Introducing 'Communication Talent' with "Casey at the Bat"
Students listen to the poem "Casey at the Bat". They use their Forecasting Skill to answer questions and discuss the poem.
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Creative Writing
Pupils create a story with a beginning, middle and an ending. They also read and analyze another's story.
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What to do between AP Exams and Semester Finals
Students write multiple choice and extended answer questions for their own semester exams
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Differing Views of the Great Awakening
Students explore the Great Awakening by reading articles and write summaries of them, and then evaluating the perspectives.
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Whales
Students compare the differences between whales and fish. They examine the differences of toothed and baleen whales. They identify behavioral and physical characteristics of animals that help them survive in their habitat.
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Biomolecules
Students perform an experiment in which they test foods for the presence of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. They identify the molecular structure of each type of biomolecule and then discuss how biomolecules relate to nutrition and...
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Assignment #5 Sci-Fi Analysis
Class members select a science fiction novel for independent study. To verify they have completed the reading, they write a summary, a critique, and an outline of the plot for a sequel or prequel. They then deliver a five-minute...
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1-800-MATHFUN
Pupils complete a number and letter recognition activity by creating phone numbers for businesses. In this telephone number instructional activity, students brainstorm telephone numbers that include words. Pupils translate numbers to...
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Current Events Quiz #5: January 2002
Quiz your class with 60 true/false questions pertaining to current events. The focus is on current (2002) events occurring in the United States. Some of the questions appear superfluous and have little educational value.
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Ancient Roman Monuments and Timeline
While a terrific idea, this lesson plan in which learners create a timeline showing the date that a variety of buildings and monuments were built in Ancient Rome, requires resources teachers may not have. It requires the use of a...
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Subtract Positive and Negative Integers
Review the concept of subtracting positive and negative integers. Learners review the rules for subtracting integers, use manipulatives to visualize the process, and complete an assessment.
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Dealing With Tragedy in the Classroom
Students compose a letter, organize a group effort, discuss the idea of patriotic symbols and explain their importance, use visual representations to express feelings and explain the importance of sustained volunteerism.
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Lost Lyrics of Love, Lust, and Losers
Twelfth graders explore the connection between poetry and the "real world". They are reminded of the elements used in poetic interpretation, and use them to analyze various texts.
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Emma - Essay Questions
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 25 short answer and essay questions about Jane Austen's Emma. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Polygons and Plane Figures
Students choose a polygon to define and describe, and use Power Point and the Internet to present their polygon.
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Native American Unit
Third graders explore America's history prior to 1492. This unit of six lessons identifies five regions of the United States and assists students in the development of an understanding of the Native Americans who lived in the regions.
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Harriet Tubman: Recognizing the Human Agency
Tenth graders examine the contributions of Harriet Tubman to the history of Canada. They read a handout, complete a handout in small groups, and write a speech evaluating how Harriet Tubman changed history.
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Lesson Plan for Nonfiction Comprehension: Posing Questions
Students practice writing questions on a selected topic. Students discuss questioning skills. They browse through books and magazines, review their textbooks, watch a film, or participate in a similar experience that will provide some...