Students research marine species. In this science lesson, students research a marine animal and create a visual aide. Students create a model of the animal they are researching.

In this Pirates worksheet, learners take a multiple choice quiz about pirates. Students complete 10 questions total about Pirates on this worksheet.

Students study animals. In this hibernation lesson, students are read Stranger in the Woods and they discuss what various animals do in their habitat during the winter. They work as a class to create their own hibernation environment...

Young scholars explore plant science by participating in a botany activity. For this seed growth lesson, students identify the necessary elements to ensure a plant grows well and prepare seeds for planting. Young scholars plant their...

Young scholars investigate U.S. history by listening to an economics lecture. For this U.S. government lesson, students research the "New Deal" which happened after the Great Depression. Young scholars identify movies, books and music...

Students tear paper into very small pieces and follow a formula to make recycled paper. They follow up with a discussion about the quality of their paper and its benefits.

Students use resources to examine ads from historic newspapers. They analyze these ads and compare and contrast them to modern ads found on electronic editions. Students evaluate the changes as it applies to the information found.

Ninth graders write a letter to the editor about the impact of people on marine life from the point of view of a fish.

Students read, "A Misspent youth: The HIV/AIDS Crisis Comes of Age", and discuss the article or write their answers to the questions imbedded in the instructional activity. They write their own essay.

Fourth graders identify recyclable materials in an experiment. They discover how to properly dispose of these items. They discover how to use materials again that cannot be recycled.

Pupils research a woman from their local community. They use primary source documents and old newspapers to gather information. They present the information to the class.

Students evaluate historical sources. In groups, students explore the differences between a primary and secondary source. They examine the importance of evaluating sources and using credible ones when writing reports. Students...

Student design, edit, and layout a computer-generated school newspaper four times a year. They collect and write about school events and work in small groups to layout each issue using graphics and word processing.

Students examine different problem situations that could be encountered during the building of the capitol building. They are divided into small groups and given a card with a problem written on it. Then students brainstorm in order to...

Students identify consumers and producers in different communities. Students collect a variety of soil samples and record organisms found in the samples.

Students construct a pathfinder that could land an egg safely. In this physics lesson, students explain the factors affecting the dynamics of falling objects. They evaluate their pathfinder design.

Young scholars, after reading Jack, the Seal and the Sea, by Gerald Aschenbrenner, get a hands-on knowledge of the effects of oil on water, and those things that come in contact with it.

Eighth graders analyzed photos, which were used to complete a group story with photo. The project was designed to develop skills in and positive attitudes toward reading, writing, and oral presentations.

Students create pictures using white and whole wheat flour, oatmeal, and cornmeal while learning the different types of grains used to make breads.

Fourth graders research and discuss the importance of Gail Borden and his printing press to the history of Texas. They write a newspaper article from Gail Borden's viewpoint.

Fourth graders measure wind speed, air pressure, humidity, temperature, and wind direction. They compare their observations with those of actual weather forecasts.

Young scholars study Saskatchewan's Centennial by researching the history. They determine how the town celebrates the Centennial and write a report about it based on the given rubric..

Students analyze current events and write and deliver extemporaneous speeches to the class. They define and discuss extemporaneous speeches, conduct research and deliver their speech, and participate in a peer evaluation of students'...