Students create a WANTED poster about an invasive species to an ecosystem. In this invasive species lesson plan, students watch a video and research an invasive species and create the WANTED poster about it.

Students explore coral reef ecosystems.  In this ecosystems science lesson, students research coral reef ecosystems to determine the major functions the participating organisms must perform.  Students construct a miniature...

Students research marine ecosystems by creating class presentations.  In this oceanography lesson, students research the different locations of marine sanctuaries by identifying them on a transparency map in class.  Students...

Students explore the concept of paleoclimatological proxies.  In this paleoclimatological proxies lesson, students explain isotope ratios in deep water coral samples.  Students write a paragraph about global climate change as...

Learners investigate science and math by building a rocket. In this geometry lesson, students build a rocket using paper towel tubes while investigating questions about launching a rocket. They discuss balance and unique structure as...

Students design and create packaging material for food. In this snack attack lesson, students design a package to protect a food item from heat and water. Students consider costs of materials, design, and test the package to see if it is...

Fourth graders participate in Tribal games. For this tribal nations lesson, 4th graders play games that help improve on the physical skills for survival, invention, and problem solving. They discuss what is needed for survival and how...

First graders explore the geography of Montana by analyzing geographic maps of the area. For this Native American reservation lesson, 1st graders discuss the similarities and differences between reservations in the state of Montana....

Students research microbiologists.  In this research lesson, students will research a microbiologist, create timeline sections, and build a timeline.  Students will also use a website to research a particular branch of...

Students explore the lives of migrant workers during the Great Depression. In this Great Depression lesson, students examine photographs and song lyrics to gain an understanding of the conditions for people living in the era. Students...

Students read about an immigrant family and participate in reading activities related to the book.  In this immigration book lesson, students answer question related to immigration and the book.

Students identify the innovations that have impacted their lives.  In this inventions lesson students write and present a speech on the greatest innovation of their generation.

In this literature instructional activity, learners respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Ibsen's A Doll's House. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.

Fifth graders develop a personal profile which they use to communicate with Chinese e-pals. In this blogging and personal profile lesson plan, 5th graders write descriptions of themselves and their families using a word processing...

Students choose a book for reading. In this language arts lesson, students take steps to evaluate a book for free reading. Students make a list of words found in the book that they are unfamiliar with.

Second graders make predictions about reading.  In this remedial reading instructional activity, 2nd graders read a favorite author's story, and read about an animal or favorite hobby or how-to.  Students discuss the...

Student practice decoding skills and phonological awareness. In this vocabulary development lesson, student identifies new vocabulary through word association and flash cards. Student also reads How he Chick Tricked the Fox making...

Students discover information about animal eggs by reading the book, An Egg is Quiet.  In this animal science lesson, students research different animals to find out what their eggs look like.  Students use a provided chart to...

Students research sibling relationships in the animal world. In this animal science lesson, students read the book, Sisters and Brothers: Sibling Relationships in the Animal World and discuss the sibling relationships. Students choose an...

Students investigate the purpose of animals' ability to camouflage. In this animal science activity, students read the text Where in the Wild? and identify animals that are predators and prey. Students discuss how camouflage is necessary...

Students read assigned text about the World War II. In this Holocaust survival instructional activity, students identify the mass murders associated with Adolf Hitler's Nazi party and read stories of young men who narrowly avoided the...

Eighth graders explore the purpose of having Marine Protected Areas. In this environmental science activity, 8th graders simulate the planning process by playing a board game. They explain the positive and negative effects of trade offs.

Students explain the importance of having Marine Protected Areas. In this ecology lesson, students research MPA's in any of the Great Lakes. They play a MPA simulation game and identify MPA's on the map.

Students study the 'Marine Protected Areas' process.  In this ocean lesson students work in groups, conduct research and present it to the class.