Learners observe different animals with bilateral symmetry. In this biology activity, students compare how these animals move. They discuss the evolutionary history of observed animals.

Students explore how fish are able to move easily from one depth to another in water.  In this fish lesson students create their own balloon fish. 

Students discuss an archaeological dilemma. They write a paragraph about possible solutions to the problem.

Learners compare the two main groups of minerals. In this nutritional lesson, students learn which foods contain the best source of minerals needed to maintain good health. They study the minerals that are required to be on the...

In this estimating sums and differences practice instructional activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problem.

in this present tense verbs worksheet, students choose the correct present tense verb from the highlighted words. Students complete 9 problems.

Students, by way of the Olympic Games event of ice skating, are introduced to the concepts of gravity. They try some hands-on gravity experiments and explore the concept of gravity through art.

For this environment worksheet, students examine different types of animals that interact with the school environment and students write about some of the possible consequences for the animals.

In this art instructional activity, students view a picture of Alexander Calder's sculpture "Black, White, and Ten Red." They analyze the sculpture by first finding the "rule" in the Fibonacci sequence. Students read a paragraph about...

In this ELL grammar worksheet, students work with spoken and written instructions. They match the parts of sentences to form an instruction. They write their own imperatives using the given list of verbs in the second half of the page....

In this English review worksheet, learners consolidate the use of "going to" as they write 18 sentences following the prompts.

Third graders make a poster display of objects made from trees. In this wood products instructional activity, 3rd graders read "The Giving Tree," discuss things that are produced from trees and watch the videos "Let's Make a Pencil," and...

Middle schoolers gain an awareness for the work of Alexander Calder, study a variety of utilitarian objects and discuss their purposes, and create graphic of a utilitarian piece using computer graphic software.

High schoolers define and identify propaganda. They analyze the multiple sides of an issue (problem resolution skills), then discuss the racial environment of Alabama during World War I. They reate a poster reflecting the concerns of the...

Learners reinforce their knowledge of the Great Migration by reading a narrative to investigate reasons why African-Americans chose to migrate from the South. Students then write editorials for a local newspaper that outlines the reasons...

Students read a narrative, conduct an interview and write an autobiographical piece highlighting their findings about an immigrant's experience leaving their country.

Students complete a Venn diagram comparing the stereotypes of modern African immigrants to those of other major immigrant groups in the U.S. They write an essay on their observations.

Young scholars participate in activities in which they model different disabilities. They discuss their experiences as a class. They work together in groups to discuss how to improve an adaptive device.

Students view a television program comparing conventional and guerilla warfare. They compare and contrast guerilla movements in Cuba, Vietnam and Afghanistan. Students also consider the American Revolutionary War from the perspective of...

Students examine the reasons why juveniles commit crimes. As a class, they watch movies showing juveniles committing crims and discuss the impact on societies. They take a field trip to adult and juvenile courts and compare their...

Students explore current fashion trends. As a class, they discuss the statements that a dress makes, brand names, and cultural trends. Fashions from other cultures are observed and discussed by students. In pairs, students create...

Young scholars investigate the factors that compose the nitrogen cycle. The harmful effects of acid rain and ozone depletion are also discussed in the lesson plan. Students define the nutrient that is often limiting to plant growth...

High schoolers encounter a real-life robotic arm that may help stroke victims regain control of their environment. The Robotic physical therapy--the new science. They research the history and foundation to this unique alternative to long...

Fifth graders are introduced to the various planets, stars and moons in our solar system. Using photographs, they place the planets into the correct order from the sun. In groups, they research one planet, create a fact sheet and make...