Students extract DNA from split peas. In this biology lesson, students research how chromatin form into chromosomes. They draw the stages and present their work in class.

First graders engage in a study of phonics that focuses on the beginning sounds with an emphasis upon varying types of genres that includes songs, speech, and poetry. They recognize the beginning sounds of words and make physical...

Students study ethics and the importance on humanitarian interventions.  In this lecture lesson students read case studies and answer questions regarding the importance of government and humanitarian interventions then watch a film...

Young scholars use a plastic sandwich bag containing a damp paper towel taped to a window as a model system to observe the germination and early growth of radish seeds. They are challenged to pose a question about seed germination and...

Learners make a full scale diagram. In this heart and blood flow lesson, students pretend they must design the cardiac 100 racecourse and they must teach the new blood cells how to get around the heart. Learners create a mini drawing and...

Second graders examine different types of magazine writing, and discuss how to develop topics into information that is suitable for short magazine articles. They write, edit, and compose a monthly classroom magazine.

Students watch a video regarding persevering through difficult situations. In this character education lesson, students watch a video about perseverance and discuss the examples of perseverance.

Students identify componets of stewardship and philanthropy. They examine their talents and how they use their time. They develop ways to use their time and talents to help others.

Students examine the trait of courage. In this character traits lesson plan, students discuss how to their face fears in order to do the right thing as they discuss the corageous acts of Jackie Robinson.

Students discover the process of writing,. including the different steps to be taken in accomplishing the writing process to come up with the final published pieces.

Seventh graders utilize internet resources to gather, analyze, and interpret hurricane data. They develop a public information booklet that be used as a guide for the community to use when preparing for a hurricane.

Teachers create different activities and differentiate them to meet the students' needs. In this differentiation lesson, teachers do activities such as accelerated reader, sunshine math, problem of the day, around the world or vocabulary...

Eighth graders examine the American immigration experience. In this immigration lesson, 8th graders watch a video about Ellis Island and discuss the processing that took place there. Students write letters in the voice of American...

Students explain that events in nature follow an orderly progression when they plant seeds and observe the development of the seeds. They count seeds and find the likenesses and the differences of many seeds.

Fifth graders discuss the causes of the Civil War and write a paragraph summarizing each identified event. In the computer lab, 5th graders create a PowerPoint presentation explaining events leading up to the Civil War. They use the...

Students describe migrations and life cycle pattersn of a key alfalfa pest, the Porato Leafhopper. They define the Economic Inquiry Level and Economic Threshold. Students evaluate data in relation to profit as it applies to IPM. They...

In this counting principle worksheet, students examine, analyze and determine how to solve a variety of word problems with the counting principle. Students find out the total number of combinations that exist.

Students explore a programming curriculum based in the Java language. They start with the basic information needed to code and run their first program. Students analyze the planning, debugging and testing points of the unit. They write a...

Students are introduced to the concept of food safety. In groups, they distinguish between fact and opinion and cause and effect while participating in a board game. They write an essay about what knowledge they gained and review the...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this Oklahoma City bombing lesson, students submit public responses to the event in order to consider how the tragedy prompted a positive reaction. Extension activities are included.

Students create a county and develop an illustrated travel brochure to persuade elementary students to visit their county.  In this persuasive writing lesson plan, students use descriptive language effectively in a travel...

Participants are introduced to a variety of procedures to teach vocabulary. They gain oral practice with creative adjectives. They offer various vocabulary presentations along with games and acting out the words.

Students explore the concept of stereotyping. They observe images and media that portray the Middle East and its inhabitants. Students make determinations about the impact of the images on their perceptions. They consider ways to...

Students define the Jewish concept of tzedakah. In this religious lesson, students read portions of the Torah and discuss the meaning of tzedakah. Students visit a Jewish Community Center.