Students develop their background knowledge of the 1920's and the geographical information associated with The Great Gatsby. In this literature lesson, students read the first three chapters of the book and complete journal entries. They...

Students rewrite part of a novel in play format and act it out.  In this character lesson, students recognize the attributes of the main characters and their relationships.  Students relate their word choice to the genre. ...

High schoolers 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...

Students explore two-dimensional and solid shapes. In this shapes and patterns geometry lesson, students work with a partner to create identifiable objects using tangrams. Students describe the attributes of their shape and their partner...

Students explore engineering by building a simple design in class. In this pencil creation lesson, students discuss their likes and dislikes with current writing utensils and design a new type of pencil. Students utilize arts and crafts...

Students discuss inherited traits and relate to the inherited traits in a cicada.  In this cicada lesson, students follow the life cycle of the cicada and observe the changes as it grows. Students discuss the characteristics of the...

Students observe a local area for living organisms and their habitats.  In this local ecosystems lesson, students complete an online field journal.  Students share their findings and sort them into categories. Students visit a...

Students examine how temperature effects changes in materials. In this physical science activity, students use food coloring and cups of water of varying temperatures to observe the effects temperature has on matter. Students predict and...

Students investigate the push and pull of magnets. In this magnetics lesson plan, students are introduced to the idea that there are forces that happen on earth which cannot be seen, such as electrically charged objects, magnetic force...

Students explore Earth science by completing weather symbol worksheets. In this cloud identification instructional activity, students identify the different types of clouds in the sky and how they are formed. Students complete a cloud...

Students examine how artifacts are discovered and explore their significance as it pertains to gathering important information. In this artifacts lesson, students obtain knowledge about the way artifacts are excavated and examine an...

Students explore world history by completing artifact worksheets. In this archaeology activity, students identify the importance of finding clues when researching historical information by utilizing artifacts. Students research the...

Students investigate how food provides energy for the human body. In this physical health lesson, students access online resources to identify how certain foods can affect their health. Students discuss how many servings of each food...

Students explore critical thinking by conducting a reaction time experiment. For this human brain lesson, students utilize a timed Internet worksheet activity to research how fast their brain works when answering questions. Students...

Young scholars explore biology by completing a human body worksheet. In this human brain instructional activity, students identify the different anatomy within the brain and the functions those pieces form. Young scholars read an article...

Students explore different cultures. For this global interdependence lesson, students discuss how food is produced and distributed. Students discuss different cultures and foods they eat. Students search the National Geographic website...

Learners read and understand the importance of energy sources.  In this Renewable and nonrenewable lesson plan, students read an article to become familiar with the uses of energy.  Learners read an article and answer questions...

Learners navigate software to help students understand the benefits of computer models.  In this computer models lesson, learners use computer inquiry tools to record simulated events and how they affect objects such as houses or...

Students explore U.S. history by researching a historic map. In this westward expansion lesson plan, students discuss the mystery of the western U.S. in the early 1800's and the impact expansion had on Native Americans and agriculture....

Teens explore economics by listening to a labor history lecture and an excerpt from Looking Backward, by Edward Bellamy. A detailed outline is provided for the lecture, along with follow up and assessment questions. In groups, they...

Students examine the history of the Populist Party as it relates to its reforms and economic plight. In this Populism and the People's Party lesson, students explore why farmers experienced financial difficulty at the end of the century....

Students listen to Maybe You Should Fly A Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet.  In this occupations activity, students define occupation and make a job drawing of them and their job choice. Students become familiar with tools for each job.

Fourth graders examine the resources of Indiana and how they are used to produce goods. In this resources of Indiana lesson plan, 4th graders explore historical periods in Indiana as they relate to its resources. Students discover that...

Fifth graders explore the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy.  In this energy activity, 5th graders examine objects and describe  potential and kinetic energy of the objects. Students complete two worksheets.