Students investigate ecological systems and the cause and effect relationship between humans and the environment by using the prey items of Ospreys.

Learners create technology based portfolios for others to use as a pattern for assessment. They make a "Personal Autobiography Page" to start the portfolio.

Students use the Internet to gather information about dinosaurs. They practice navagating through the different websites. They also practice listening to directions and also explore how to fill out a KWL chart.

Students are introduced to the importance and usefulness of climographs. In groups, they create a climograph of two cities on about the same latitude. They compare and contrast the locations and climates of the two cities and write a...

Fifth graders take a clear stance on the Revolutionary way by choosing the side of the patriot or loyalist. They compare and contrast the positions of both the loyalists and the patriots using a graphic organizer. Using the information...

Seventh graders answer the following problem based lesson with the essential question, "Which city or town in Canada would adequately meet my family's needs for relocation?" They present their city and provide rationale for its...

Pupils define the term "liberty." They explore the concept of liberty in our nation's history and how it is reflected throughout our rich culture. Students connect the office of the presidency to our nations' development and its place in...

Students in a teacher education program are introduced to the constructivist theory. In grade level teams, they take their subject matter focus and create lesson plans related to the constructivist theory. They are graded with a rubric...

Students determine how to use the polynomial form of a quadratic equation to find the location of the vertex on a graph. They determine how changes in the coefficients in a quadratic function affect its vertex on a graph. Students find...

Young scholars create a venn diagram about the job they currently have and if they think it is what they should be doing. In this job lesson plan, students list education and job duties in a venn diagram and analyze if it is the correct...

Students study changes in the environment using a microscale experiment. In this environmental science lesson, students construct a modified "Winogradsky Column" to observe bacteria activities. They record observations and formulate a...

In this circle graph instructional activity, students complete problems involving many circle graphs including a compass rose, degrees, and more. Students complete 7 activities.

Young scholars explore physics by participating in a flight experiment. In this rocket design lesson plan, students discuss the scientific process and how chemical reaction can create the energy needed to boost a rocket. Young scholars...

Fourth graders design a flag. In this social studies lesson, 4th graders discuss the basic principles of flags. Students research flags and flag designs. Students work in teams to design a flag using the computer.

Students conduct a lab experiment using the scientific method. In this interdisciplinary lesson plan, students will test the difference in popping white and yellow corn. Students will write their lab report in their science, math,...

Seventh graders use the Internet to gather information about a disease. They also discuss in groups how diseases are a worldwide problem and brainstorm ideas they can help. They create an informational packet on the disease they researched.

Students identify the different sources of air pollution andevaluate knowledge of air pollution concepts in school and community. Students brainstorm ways of reducing air pollution and instruct school and community in reduction of air...

Fifth graders read the book, "The Talking Earth" and research an animal that is found in the Everglades.

Young scholars using their right hands, put the first letter of their last name in each square on a piece of square grid paper. Then after the 20 seconds is up, they do the same thing using their left hands.

Learners identify, describe, count, tally, and graph life found in one square foot of land.

Eighth graders investigate the Holocaust and the persecution of specific ethnic groups in Europe during World War II.

Students work together to solve a classroom mystery. They collect and organize their information into databases. They educate the school on how databases benefit life in a democracy.

Seventh graders engage in a discussion to determine their experience with traveling. Ask them to describe differences in transportation, currency, culture, food, accommodation, etc. Then they discuss the different expenses one has when...

Fifth graders collect artifacts of their fifth grade school year and make a technology based Memory Book.