Eleventh graders study literature. In this presentation project lesson, 11th graders explore what the "American Dream" is to them. They create a project to present to their peers and also evaluate the other presentations given in class....

Fourth graders follow the scientific lesson to investigate flavor.  In this scientific method lesson, 4th graders conduct a flavor test with mislabeled Tootsie Pops.  Students record their experiment.

Tenth graders research about the different cell organelles. In this series of biology lessons, 10th graders compare two allotropes of carbon. They investigate how the rate of reaction is affected by concentration.

Students compile information on volcanic activity at Mount St. Helens.  In this earth science activity, students use the information they gathered on Mount St. Helens to answer questions and create charts in Excel.  Then...

Students complete various activities centering around habitats.  In this habitats lesson plan, students learn about the types of habitats, complete worksheets, read books about different habitats, draw a habitat and complete a test.

Fourth graders examine a number of poems that deal with the negative side of the American Dream. In this poetry and the American Dream lesson, 4th graders work in literature circle groups to analyze the poem which they are assigned. They...

Young scholars complete activities associated with Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. In this literature and literacy lesson, students determine what the main argument in this book is, they look at Arthur Miller's ability to write...

Connect the geography and history of Illinois using an art-centered instructional activity on the railroads. The railroad connected once-distant places, particularly in the Midwest. Using research, class members create postcards of...

Students create PowerPoint presentation on the topic they researched. In this biology lesson plan, students fill out a storyboard about their topic. They share their project in class.

Students research different areas of biotechnology. In this biology instructional activity, students create a presentation about their research. They debate the topic presented and share their views on the subject.

Sixth graders review how and which plants operate in terrariums. In groups, they follow instructions to make their own terrarium and place different types of plants in it. To end the lesson, they review the steps in the water cycle and...

Students explain how cells reproduce. In this biology lesson plan, students explain the different stages of the cell cycle. They calculate the number of new cells produced.

Students extract DNA from split peas. In this biology lesson, students research how chromatin form into chromosomes. They draw the stages and present their work in class.

Students create a fictional organism. In this biology lesson, students predict the traits of resulting offspring. They complete activity worksheet and discuss answers in class.

Learners predict traits of future offspring. In this biology activity, students study karyotyping to predict genetic disorders. They research an assigned karyotype and present information about it.

Fifth graders explore women's rights by discussing the events of WWII. In this American work force lesson, 5th graders identify the events that led to World War II and how women helped fight the war through non-violent efforts. Students...

Learners of all ages talk about the meaning of the word "unique," and draw a truly unique person, one part at a time. They create a totally unique person, with a head drawn by one student, a torso drawn by another student, and lower body...

Class groups investigate the economic and political implications of a country's policies on genetically modified foods, craft a position paper detailing that policy, and share their findings with the class. Armed with this...

Learn about mysteries with your readers. They will investigate plot, basic elements of mystery, famous characters, and become familiar with genre vocabulary. Bring in props and mystery books to begin and then have learners create story...

Ecology candidates culture pond water organisms over a few days time, then they experiment to find out how increasing nutrients affects the population. As part of a unit on water, this exploration gives your class an understanding of how...

Talk about technology in the classroom. This plan has all the resources needed to create a non-linear or branching story. Included is a step-by-step tutorial that walks middle schoolers through the project description, a model of a...

What makes this lesson stand out from others about our personal energy use is the myriad of high-quality materials that support it. Find clear images, well-designed worksheets, links to related websites, and a presentation rubric for the...

The Road to Peace introduces learners to the concept of transitional justice, a process where nations examine the causes of conflict, identify abuses, and use this information to develop a plan to transition to a society that upholds...

This is not just a lesson plan, it's a life saver! Here are 10 separate documents intended to assist a new Special Ed teacher. There are 4 different games, instructional tips, ways to handle documentation, behavioral modification...