Eighth graders evaluate the effectiveness of adding visuals to printed documents by exploring "The Invention" pages of the "Gutenberg Education Module". They use the techniques of illumination and rubrication to manipulate documents from...

Seventh graders, in cooperative learning groups, research the development of book printing. After examining a story written on a scroll, an accordion book, and a printed copy, they evaluate them according to a certain criteria and...

Learners examine the viewpoints of the major players in the Cuban Missile Crisis. In groups, they research the topic and organize the information into a presentation. They evaluate the decisions made at the time. They also discover the...

Students compare and contrast a speech given to the United Nations by Colin Powell and a speech given to the UN by Adlai Stevenson. Clearifying the objective of each, they evaluate their proposals to the United Nations. In groups, they...

Young scholars use primary resources in order to investigate the historical New Deal era. They describe the measures about housing instituted in the legislation. An evaluation of the measures is written by students. The incorporation of...

Students combine the use of geographical information and writing. They write a story and create a visual aid to be used when presenting to the class. They move to different stations deciding which topic they want to further research. ...

Fifth graders research famous Elders. They receive a list of Elders, Historic Figures and Contemporary Tribal Leaders (included with the instructional activity). They discuss the Essential Question to guide their research. Students take...

Students examine the roles of genes and evolution on behaviors. In groups, they identify the relationships among DNA, genes and chromosomes. They evaluate the different theories of language acquistion and how evolved tendencies interact...

Students examine what a bully, victim, and ally are. They discuss various methods that can be used to deal with bullying. Students reflect and evaluate on how their behaviors affect others.

Students are introduced to the components of an URL. They explore several websites in groups and evaluate the reliability of each. Students identify sites that they believe will provide reliable information and complete a worksheet.

Students research the use of students for labor around the globe. Using magazine pictures, they create a poster showing the various conditions they are subject to. They compare and contrast the differences in regions and evaluate the...

High schoolers investigate the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of The Child. Students describe the extent of the problem as the international community sees it. They evaluate the analysis of both the countries and the NGO's to...

Young scholars create an outline and short class presentation about an assigned interest group by conducting research using the Internet and interest group contacts. They evaluate the role of an assigned interest group in the South...

Pupils identify physical and human characteristics used to describe a desirable place to live. They research and create a table comparing 5 Texas counties according to specific characteristics. Students evaluate the data and choose the...

Students evaluate the provisions of the Emancipation Proclamation. They trace the stages that led to Lincoln's formulation of this policy. Explore the range of contemporary public opinion on the issue of emancipation.

Students examine the properties, limitations, and durability of a variety of materials, then evaluate which of the materials would be best for building a model house. If used in its entirety, this lesson could take several science class...

Students explore the water qualities in Texas. They evaluate the water quality of six different samples by observing and smelling them. They present a list of the cups that contained good water quality based on their observations. They...

Students review and better examine hypothesis testing and evaluation of probability distributions. the use of the discovery method is vital to the studying because it is about student interests which helps for motivation.

Students will be introduced to the historiography of the Emmett Till murder to discover more about the case and to evaluate how history is reliant on interpretation. They will also refine analytical and critical thinking skills as they...

Students identify the elements of the Doctrine of Command Responsibility and assess the law's application in the Ford v. Garcia case. Evaluate the law's viability in trying international war crimes.

Students understand the importance of tone in a piece of artwork. They become more aware of purpose before they evaluate any form of art. Students use tone to help establish the success of a written story.

Students read and retell the story of Fred the Fish. In groups, they create their own story of a similar nature and identify a situation in their community like the one in the story. They create possible solutions to the problem and...

Students examine the concept of cause and effect. They participate in a class discussion, play matching games, and play a memory/concentration game with cause and effect as the focus. Students complete an evaluation chart as an...

Sixth graders identify how to use pulleys to change the direction of force. Students develop ways to evaluate designs, noting that no one best design exists and that different tasks require different designs. Students designs will vary.