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Make a Difference
Students are introduced to the resource economies of recycling aluminum cans. They develop understanding about their own impact on the amount of solid waste produced and recognize the impact of recycling on energy and natural resources.
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Ybor City Historic District
Students analyze the role cigar making played in Ybor City. They examine how cigars are made and the different societies who helped immigrants keep their identify. They compare and contrast their own community to Ybor City.
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Motor Control AC Voltage
Students demonstrate that motors work on two different voltages. They connect a single-phase AC motor to run on different voltages.
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Install Bridging
Pupils measure layout, and cut and install floor bridging to trade standards (100% accuracy) following all safety rules and regulations.
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WWW, Part 3: The Future
Students explore a variety of Internet sites provided to provide tools to speed up their net experiences. The lesson was originally written for librarians with little or no net experiences.
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Trade Gives Us Access to Things We Wouldn't Otherwise Have
Students work together in groups to research an item related to trade. They decide on an item that they use and determine where it comes from. They track the sources and consumers on a map.
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Trade Happens Between People
Learners work together in groups to participate in a trading game. They are allowed to trade with different people in each round. They discover free and restricted trade.
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Older People
Learners investigate the meaning of stereotypes as they relate to the elderly. They examine media portrayal of both older and younger people, and examine how the government treats age discrimination. They participate in an...
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Estuarine Habitats
Sixth graders study the important habitats, flora, fauna, and physical factors of coastal habitats. They compare the aquatic habitats to terrestrial habitats by researching and completing tables with the information.
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Hot Stuff!
Pupils observe different demonstrations on the greenhouse effect. They build their own models to show the phenomenon. They discus the role of greenhouse gases on global warming.
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I Breathe What?
Students participate in an experiment in which they gather and examine particiles in the air. They place pollution detectors at different locations and identify problem areas. They discuss how engineers can use this type of information...
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Somewhere in the World . . . .
Students, in groups, choose a country. On the surface of an inflated balloon, they draw/write information (geographic and otherwise) about the country. To finish the project, they make a basket for the balloon and then give a 2-3...
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M'Liss Rae Hawley's Round Robin Renaissance
Students practice transfering photos to pieces of fabric. Using different techniques, they use their quilt making skills to create a design. They watch a demonstration by their teacher first and then make their own and share it with...
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Challenging Regional Stereotypes
Learners analyze the regional stereotypes that exist in Whales and formulate personal opinions about these views. Students discuss the impact of adjectives used to describe people from different regions of the U.K.
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Underwater Picture of the Hudson River Estuary
Young scholars identify important aspects of water quality such as slainity and turbidity. They test two of the water quality parameters and determine the quality of the water. In addition, they construct two sets of graphs based on data...
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Wisconsin History and Information
Fourth graders complete a multi-faceted project about the people, places, and government of Wisconsin. Working with traditional and technological resources, they research various topics related to the history of Wisconsin and create a...
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"Keep it cool"
Students comprehend the importance of keeping cold foods cold. They identify the proper way to install and read a fridge thermometer. Students develop the ability to maintain a clean fridge at home.
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The Drag of Drag
Students are introduced to drag. Then they summarize drag by saying that the drag is proportional to the square of the velocity. Students then solve problems an example of such a problem: Explain why swimming underwater is faster than...
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Journalism: Quoting Sources
Pupils examine the use of sources and their quotes in news writing. They determine the reasons specific persons are used as sources and why their opinions are relevant to the article. In groups, they identify sources in articles and...
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Designing, BUilding & Planting Appropriate Style Plantings in a Planter Box
High schoolers explore designing and building a plant box. Based upon desired parameters, students create a set of plant box blueprints. Next, they choose the material and build the box. Agricultural teams select the soil mixture,...
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Paint the States - 50 & D.C.
Young scholars select and research a state as an individual project and present their findings to the class. Then, they write a one page paper and create a collage or painting of their state on a mural. Finally, students create and...
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North or South? Which has a better way of life?
Sixth graders brainstorm what they believe are the causes of the Civil War. They copy the blank circle graph into their Social Studies journals twice once for their prediction and once for the actual. Students list the following...
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Hoodia Hoodoo
Learners assess the credibility of various Internet sites that advertise and review Hoodia weight-loss products. They review news stories on Hoodia products and compare to the claims made by advertisers of Hoodia. Each student also...
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Flag Day
Ninth graders design a flag for any flag day of their choice. They may select an existing group but need to redesign the logo or make one up of their own, limiting their colors to a maximum of three or four to keep costs down. They make...