Students explore world history by researching explorers of North America. In this famous explorers instructional activity, students research one specific explorer of their choice and identify his successes and failures by utilizing the...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about problems with space exploration, then complete a set of comprehension activities, including writing 2 paragraphs about a given topic.

Students study seeds and plants. In this science lesson, students explore seeds from various types of plants and complete a worksheet about seeds. Students discuss plants that are fruits and vegetables and where they grow.

Students take a virtual tour on Google Moon of what human life would be like on the moon. In this moon lesson plan, students also compose web diagrams, make charts, make a time line, investigate problems, and more.

Students calculate human emission rate by year 2050. In this social studies lesson, students watch a video online and analyze population trends. They explain how e total emissions affect global climate.

Students visually examine, identify and analyze the components of various images of the automobile. They discern how to use a road map by planning a route, then use road maps to explain how the state has developed over time.

Students listen to the song, The Wheels on the Bus, then change the words for a boat.

Students calculate their carbon footprint. In this environmental technology lesson, students listen to a lecture on climate change. Students brainstorm solutions to reduce environmental impact based on travel options. Students calculate...

Students measure the pH of local rain water. Students map the location of the collected rain water according to pH levels.

Students discuss the needs of any city. They view and analyze a 1923 aerial picture of Beverly Hills and discuss possible needs for the city. They draw in facilities to meet the needs they have listed and then compare these needs to a...

Students evaluate aerial photographs of Beverly Hills taken in 1923 and 1932, and examine the effects of rapid growth of a region. They discuss the needs of city planning, compare the two photographs, and answer discussion questions.

Students practice writing and speaking using conventional grammar, usage, and sentence structure. Students practice as a whole class and then demonstrate their knowledge in written activities. Handouts and worksheets are imbedded within...

Middle schoolers work together to design an Egyptian funerary barge. They discover the importance of the afterlife to Egyptians. They create their boat and share their design with the class. They compare and contrast the technology of...

Students draw a diagram to show the fluid mosaic model of a membrane. They explain how hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties help membranes hold their shape. They identify the functions of different cell membrane proteins as well.

Students work in groups to research biomass using the International Energy Agency's website. Students use evidence from the web search to assess biomass energy potential in Pennsylvania as part of a classroom "Alternative Energy...

Students research and investigate invasive species, with specific focus on the exotic plant Phargmites australis and its impact on Piermont Marsh near the community of Piermont, New York.

Students explore the world of mass transit and how it affects their community as well as how it attempts to reduce our pollution mass. Included as well are the environmental and social factors relating to mass transit. They read and...

In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the clues that relate to diffusion and osmosis. Students then complete the 20 question crossword using the given clues.

Students explore Canadian culture. In this Canadian Culture lesson, students participate in a general discussion about Canada, then create a symbol for Canada as part of a class collage.

In this English activity, students read and complete a variety of exercises associated with the short article, "Terrorists strike heart of London". Students participate with warm-up activities, true/false questions, synonyms and...

Learners use photography to help them become more knowledgeable about their communities, and to make a "community survival" book in which problems are solved by going to the right community agency.

Students participate in an experiment to become aware of the harmful effects of an acidic solution -- acid rain.

Students prepare a bulletin board that shows the changing identity of their state before and after statehood.

The middle schoolers list major air pollutants, what causes them, and their effects on people and the environment. Students list ways they can prevent or reduce the types of air pollution mentioned in the play.