Seventh graders examine the characteristics of philanthropists.  In this cross- curricular lesson, 7th graders evaluate the character traits of people from a film. Students write a metaphor about responsibility to community.

Students examine human health by completing a sports nutrition worksheet. For this eating habits lesson, students discuss the importance of a balanced diet and proper feeding times when competing in physical activities. Students complete...

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Young scholars strengthen skills in mathematics, problem solving, and communication skills by working together in groups using "Hot Dog Stand: The Works" educational software.

Young scholars use educational software about different dinosaurs to determine what group of dinosaurs each belongs in.

Young scholars examine different dinosaurs and what groups they belong in. Educational software is used to guide the lesson.

Second graders discuss Ireland including its politics, education system, agriculture, etc . . . They locate Ireland on a map, and list facts about the country. They compare Irish money to American money.

Students research the role that education, family values, and respect for civic duty played in forming the leadership skills of the Taft family. They list and examine jobs held by William Howard Taft before he became president.

Students participate in a variety of mini-lessons including experiments, literature readings, physical education components, music, data gathering and recording and more to expose them to several themes of weather; i.e. water cycle,...

Students practice and perform the song "B is for Banana" using their knowledge of basic rhythms in 4/4 and student-created rhythm accompaniment based on speech. This excellent lesson is provided by the MENC (National Association for...

High schoolers examine abbreviations in newspaper advertisements. In groups, they cut out any unfamiliar abbreviations they come across. Once this is completed, they research the qualifications and education needed to hold the careers...

Learners experiment with proportions and drawing in this excellent Art lesson for grade 5-8. The lesson includes a PowerPoint slide show and requires the use of the educational software entitled "MatchWho". Students are required to use...

Twelfth graders in a teacher education program research various assessment strategies to use in an elementary classroom. In groups, they use the internet to discover different types of rubrics. Using this information, they create their...

Students in a teacher education program develop a technology based lesson plan. After the lesson is created, they develop their own performance assessment. They identify the characteristics of good assessment instruments and model best...

Pupils investigate the Shell Island Resort situation which is threatened by coastal erosion. The assess a series of inquiry images and make educated suggestions about solving the problems. Students role-play as stakeholders in the...

Young scholars examine careers in marketing and prepare "personal portfolios" containing their research. Using the Eureka program, they complete assignment sheets and select careers to research. Students include in their portfolios...

Students gather information about social issues, and use the information to form opinions and suggest solutions. Students develop an educational campaign related to an issue on which they choose to focus.

Students explore the concept of fringe benefits and the emphasis that should be placed upon them when considering a job. They discuss Worker's Compensation, unemployment insurance, and Social Security benefits. In addition, students...

Students explore the cost of living differences within Europe by interrogating data within tables and graphs. They investigate personal incomes, earnings of selected occupations, monthly earnings and incomes by education.

In this character education word search worksheet, students locate 15 words. All are positive character traits. This puzzle is in the shape of a lock and key.

For this turkey coloring worksheet, students practice their coloring techniques. Other educational activities may coincide with the use of this coloring sheet.

Learners identify feelings and learn how to handle conflict. In this character education lesson plan, discuss what to do when a friend is feeling sad and develop positive ways to handle negative feelings.

Students investigate the effects of bullying. In this character education lesson plan, students role play various situations and discuss how to resolve them properly.

Students practice their catching and throwing skills. In this physical education lesson, students participate in a circuit activity that requires them to catch and throw using a variety of equipment.