Fourth graders examine the effect of technology on the citizens of North Carolina. Using the Internet, they complete their own research and use a word processing software to share it with their classmates. They use excerpts from "...

Students define the word "child" in different cultures. In groups, they brainstorm how they define the word and compare and contrast the various definitions. They interview their penpals in other countries and share their results with...

Learners work together to examine case study of students's lives in different societies of the world. Using the information, they complete a chart and share their information with the class. They discuss society's ideals for learners's...

Students analyze the quatrain structure and rhyming in the song, "Puddles". They use this format to create their own quatrain lyrics for a song then they share their song ang revise it.

Students investigate the use of Geometer's Sketchpad when studying geometric terms. They use the visualization tools to complete worksheet and design a picture to print and share with the class.

Students research a Spanish speaking country before developing a PowerPoint slideshow to share with the class. They come to the computer lab with research work complete so that they can work with their group to create the slides.

Students role play the role of food critics. Using recipes, they make nutritious meals at home following specific directions. They write reviews of their recipes and the products they used to make them. They share their review with...

Twelfth graders review the basic principles of physics. In groups, they use these principles to discover how they are present in their everyday lives. They create a webpage that demonstrates on of the principles and share it with the class.

Students use the Internet to read about the lives of Rivera and Kahlo. Using this information, they compare and contrast the techniques of a surrealist and muralist. They create their own mural or surrealist painting and share it with...

Learners examine various pieces of art to familiarize themselves with the work of muralists. In groups, they identify the components of murals and compare and contrast murals from different artists. They create their own mural and...

Sixth graders explore commerce in their own community. They interview local business owners and collect data about their town. Students research the history of a local business and its daily operation. They prepare a presentation to...

Students develop their reading and writing skills in this year long activity. They discuss the physical traits that they have in common and those physical traits that make them unique. Students draw a portrait of their partners and write...

Students analyze the understanding of what a producer is. Students distinguish between producers and consumers. Students produce a hat of his/her own. Students will share creations with each other.

Third graders watch a demonstration and write in their journals their predictions about how time might affect the moisture in the two paper towels. Using a Berlese funnel, they record their observations when it comes the amount of...

Learners discover the history of the American family and the affects of immigration. In addition, they examine the contributions of minority families to American culture. In groups, students explore the pros and cons of dual-income...

Students practice sorting living things into groups using their characteristics. Using pictures of leaves and animals, they sort them based on their color and shape and write the objects characteristics under the picture. They share...

Eighth graders are read excerpts of "A Modern Proposal" by Jonathon Swift. Using a map, the locate the country of Ireland and discuss the type of writing and how it is important to historical events. They practice writing about...

Students compare and contrast lifestyles of women from two different societies or two historical periods. They describe the rights and freedoms of different groups. Students write a brief summary and share their findings.

Students explore the definition of what an endangered or threatened species is and the criteria for a species being endangered or threatened. Many examples are shown and discussed with the students within this lesson plan. In addition,...

Students identify the parts of sailing vessels. They view pictures of sailing vessels and discuss the purpose of each part. Students build their own installation in class. They share experiences and ideas based on the sailing vessel.

Students read two books about fishing and ships. After viewing portraits, they identify and describe the various types of sailing vessels. They discuss how the artist showed water and detailed the areas around the ships. They create...

Learners use the internet to research a sailing vessel of their choice. Using toothpicks, they create their own models of the vessel and put into blue jello to appear like it is in water. They write a report based on their vessel and...

Pupils examine the relationships that exist between ocean currents, wind and climate. Using those relationships, they discuss how they affect the oceans. They create their own music to represent the sounds of the ocean and share them...

Students work together to identify groups of endangered animals. Using a pamphlet, they group the pictures according to specific criteria and cut the pictures out and color them. They place the animals in the correct habitat and share...