Seventh graders use images of Aztec weaponry to analyze its' value. They create a Word Document with the information.

Second graders create a PowerPoint presentation about an animal they chose to research.

Eleventh graders examine the relationship between race and class in historical and societal settings. They read and discuss the poem, "Passing," by Langston Hughes, analyze photographs by Yinka Shonibare, answer discussion questions,...

Students explore and document historic elements of Horatio's journey by creating a fictitious journal in Jackson's voice.

Pupils research the importance of naval development in history. The unit includes hands-on activities such as the creation of timelines, powerpoints, and use webquests. Students examine famous ships and naval leaders.

Students produce a slide show documentary designed to help them recognize their individuality, respect each other's differences, and discover what makes them unique. They examine the concept of digital portfolios. It is designed to...

Learners use the program Pixie to create a presentation about themselves and begin writing in order to introduce themselves to their new classmates. Students complete five Pixie activities and put them together to present information...

Pupils create a design for a new coin after researching people who have impacted history. Students must write a persuasive essay about why this person should be memorialized on the dollar coin and present their person to the class.

Students discover the parts of a story through the retelling of a fable as well as characters, plot, and setting. This lesson plan is completed using the program Pixie to create an online storybook.

Students use the program MediaBlender to create a persuasive presentation about candy being allowed in school vending machines along with healthy snacks. Presentations are geared toward the school board.

Young scholars research works by a contemporary author of their choice, choosing one in particular upon which to focus, conducting research relating to that work. They create a brochure utilizing Microsoft Publisher then share their...

Learners practice their summarizing skills while listening to a brief biography of Amelia Earhart. Students take notes while the teacher reads the article and write a paragraph that summarizes the important events from Amelia Earhart's...

Students explore how to use the dictionary. They practice finding words in the dictionary. Students find the word that is between two listed words and they find the word that does not belong in between the two listed words.

Students examine about what pronouns are and what they do after viewing the examples written on the board. They then independently write the pronouns used in the worksheet sentences.

Students receive instruction on verbs and their function by using the examples provided. They then complete the worksheet included, writing the verb in the blanks independently.

Young scholars receive instruction on the definition and the role of prepositions viewing the board for examples. They then complete the worksheet on prepositions; locating it in each sentence and writing it on the line.

Students receive instruction to punctuation marks in the appropriate places using provided examples. They then place the correct punctuation in the sentences on the worksheet noting that there are some punctuation marks in the...

Pupils read "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In groups, they research the events and spirit of the 1920s and relate events in the novel to actual historical events. They compare the characteristics of various genres and...

Students explore dance. They analyze and outline the movements of the dance "Roger de Coverly" from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Students choose music and choreograph a dance similar to "Roger de Coverly." They perform the dance....

Students explore the world of fractal images and the mathematics behind them. They explore fractal sites on the Internet. They create their own fractal designs. They publish a calendar displaying their favorite fractal art.

First graders understand Kid Pix. They use Kid Pix to illustrate beginning sounds. Students are able to change picture files to search for additional pictures. They identify pictures with the same beginning sounds.

Students choose and read a chapter book then create an illustrated comic book format slide show. They use Kidpix software to create the slide show based on the book's plot then share their presentation to the class.

Students discuss significance and value of writing their signatures on various documents, recall times they have signed their names, and demonstrate understanding that signatures are important representations of people, and symbols of...

Students read "Elmer" by David McKee. They answer comprehension questions and discuss how Elmer looks and how he is different from the elephants they see in the zoo. They complete a project in which they celebrate their individual...