Pupils learn about remote sensing in terms of what it is and how it is used.

Students are introduced and increase proficiency in the use of the hand held GPS system. They explore the meaning of longitude and latitude lines, then identify the parts of the map.

Students examine the concept of geographic information systems (GIS) and its basic components. They explore an application program using GIS technology and list the various uses for GIS.

Students complete a unit on orbiting spacecraft designed to study astronomical objects. They conduct Internet research on NASA missions, use a satellite dish to downlink information, and construct and launch a rocket out of paper and tape.

Fourth graders view a Newton's Apple show that explores glider mechanics, explore the four forces, build and fly a glider to specific guidelines. They adjust the glider for greater accuracy and distance using four forces, and assess...

Students create a contemporary presentation in which they internalize the information concerning Manet.

Fourth graders use drawing and paint tools to identify, draw and state several geometric terms.

Eighth graders investigate the Holocaust and the persecution of specific ethnic groups in Europe during World War II.

Fourth graders compose a melody by placing words on the music staff. They play their melody words for the class.

Fourth graders research an artist, write a short report and do an oral presentation.

Students have the opportunity to use higher-level thinking skills and to apply their talents to previously learned material. It provides an opportunity for visual, auditory, and tactile/kinetic learners to utilize their particular...

Sixth graders develop an annotated list of sights to visit in Brazil including a description of what to see and do there. They name and locate cities within Brazil. They place textual and graphic information on the web.

Young scholars discover their absolute and relative place in space relative to water and create a book sequencing that space from most specific to most general.

Students examine how they affect water quality of those who live downstream after identifying rivers and river basins in Kansas.

Students examine the importance of dam projects in the Kansas-Lower Republican River Basin. Students create and experiment with a model of an earthern dam.

Middle schoolers examine the role the river played in the settlement of towns in the basin. Student groups prepare an oral presentation on Milford Lake, Tuttle Creek Lake or Perry Lake.

Students collect water samples from a local source, test it, filter it and identify the materials suspended in it. Students disucss the possible sources of sediment in their watershed.

Students study the benefits of reservoirs while locating and identifying water sources that flow into Tuttle Creek Reservior.

Students understnad the importance of keeping our rivers and streams pollution free by remembering the major rivers of northeast Kansas. The see how the rivers contain particles of every substance that drains into them.

Young scholars examine how rivers flow through the country to sea level. Students study how upstream pollution effects the water and people downstream.

Students gain an understanding of ways we can be responsible custodians of our water supply. Students explore the governor's clean water initiative involving the Lower Kansas/Republican river basin and the pollutants present there.

Students research the priorities and needs of an assigned country. They come together and debate current events from the point of view of the country they are representing.

First graders examine a database to explain the use of primary source documents.

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.