Students analyze the physical characteristics of different regions of the United States and how these physical characteristics affected settlements across the States.

Students develop competencies in responsible and collaborative learning. Computer software and manipulatives may be used at this station to aid in independent learning.

young scholars research blood's components, and use their math skills to recreate a model of whole blood using commonly found food items.

Students explore the cultural history of Hawaii and experience the visual art of printmaking, papermaking and sculpture as incorporated into the ancient Hawaiian art of Petroglyphs, Kapa, and Woodcarving.

Young scholars conduct Internet research find information about the following landforms: mountains, canyons, and valleys. They create travel brochures of their findings.

Sixth graders investigate the difference between rocks and minerals. They name the three kinds of rocks (sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic) and know the differences between them.

Students engage in a variety of activities to investigate the subject of rainforests. The lesson plan focuses on the different floors of the rainforest and the types of life that exists on each.

Students comprehend what has been explored in the previous earthquake engineering design lessons, by putting their designs to the test. They are given pairs a piece of paper, and an empty plastic bottle or can. Students stand the...

Students engage in a lesson in order to create blueprints to design an original floorplan. They use graphing paper and drawing tools to demonstrate knowledge of the lesson objectives. Students label and use the right kind of proportions...

Students investigate the concepts related to the practice of designing and building large scale buildings. They conduct research using the internet and other resources in order to apply mathematics and architectural design principals in...

Students analyze the purpose of a social entrepreneur. In this entrepreneurship lesson, students create a "help wanted" advertisement and graphic organizer to provide information on how a social entrepreneur seeks long-term change by...

Students explore the work of social entrepreneurs. In this entrepreneurship lesson, students research a specific entrepreneur and create a presentation introducing him or her to the class. Students design a seminar on social...

Students discuss the responsibilities of advancing in grade and participating in more activities. In this grade transition lesson, students watch a 'ball juggling' demonstration to visually identify the responsibilities they have as...

Tenth graders determine the importance of exemplary job applications. In this job application lesson, 10th graders examine job applications that have been filled in poorly and those that are done well. They complete job applications and...

Students 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 job...

Eleventh graders discover resume strategies. In this career goals lesson, 11th graders review sample resumes, discuss their attributes, and write their own resumes that effectively introduce them to prospective employers.

Young scholars explore government systems. In this colonial America instructional activity, students consider colonial settlement needs as they design settlements that can sustain themselves and meet the needs of colonists.

Pupils create a travel brochure for the country of Japan.

Learners participate in a mock investigation in which they must interview and record data given by 3 people ("witnesses") in an effort to triangulate the location of a meteorite.

Students discuss various versions of the myth of The Queen of Sheba and the basic characteristics of myths. They research how different cultures interpret the story and include it in their religious beliefs. They create projects about...

Young scholars examine several newspapers to compare front pages, headlines, and photographs, experience role of news editor, define and discuss factors that go into news judgements, and arrange twenty-two minute news broadcast by...

Students recognize different motives even in non-commercial media. They analyze the role of media in a democratic society and wrestle with ethical issues concerning media and the public good. They create a media message with one or more...

First graders explore the characteristics of being a good friend. They observe a puppet and discuss why the puppet is sad. In groups, 1st graders form two lines, facing each other. They practice talking to each person in the line,...

Students explore similarities and differences. They name ways they are alike and different from their peers.