Students work together to perform experiments on different types of soil. They record the soil's pH level, color and texture. They develop hypothesis' on what they believe they will discover before beginning the experiment.

Students work together to measure tree heights. They make predictions on what they believe the calculations are and answer questions during the experiment. They share their results with the class.

Middle schoolers work together to determine how fast trees go. They make predictions and complete simple measurements. They answer questions to end the lesson.

Students identify characteristics of Australia, Africa and Antarctica and compare and contrast them to each other. They work together to identify adaptations that animals have used to survive. They also practice classifying animals.

Students examine the energy saving benefits of trees. They identify ways in which trees reduce air pollution. They also work together to solve problems related to pollution.

Students work together to examine how Americans acquired their fortunes. They compare and constrast the different levels of wealth. They discuss the power that wealth can bring as well.

Young scholars work together to develop their own web quests. They research different topics and create a PowerPoint presentation. They share their web quests with the class.

Students use the internet to research how biometrics is being used in the real world today. They work together to research hand geometry applications. They share their findings with the class.

Students examine the use of the Border Field military installation during World War II. In groups, they participate in a simulation in which they assume a different role and work together to write an alert manual for them to follow if...

Students work together to complete an experiment making yogurt. They test different temperatures and different amount of ingredients. They record and analyze their data.

Young scholars consider a world in which cars are banned. They work together to develop a sketch of transportation alternatives. They share their ideas with the class.

Twelfth graders work together in groups to examine the discrimation Japanese Americans felt after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Using primary source documents, they analyze and discuss the case of Fred Korematsu who was placed in an...

Students work together to solve a classroom mystery. They collect and organize their information into databases. They educate the school on how databases benefit life in a democracy.

Third graders work together to create menus for a fictitious restaurants. As a class, they use them to order a healthy meal and calculate the cost of the meal. They review the food groups on the food pyramid and what it means to have a...

Students 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 students's...

Students examine the lives of students in war torn countries. After reading case studies, they work together to answer discussion questions. They review the roles of the Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International and develop a museum...

Students work together as a class to create a videotape examining their different family histories. They interview their families about their experiences immigrating to America. They draw illustrations of their family to be included on...

First graders practice identifying simple geometric shapes. As a class, they discuss positional words and review the words for simple shapes and their characteristics. They work together to create their own puzzle using the shapes.

Students examine the types of hawks found in Illinois and compile a list of them. Using different species of hawks, they compare and contrast their characteristics. They work together to create their own hawk model for the classroom.

Students work together to research different aspects about the country of Japan and its culture. Using PowerPoint, they organize their information to be shared with their classmates. They are asked questions by their teacher to end their...

Fourth graders utilize prior knowledge of the five geographic regions of Virginia to create review questions to share with the class. Groups work together to edit and prepare questions to be placed into a game format. Hyperstudio is...

Ninth graders work together to discuss the various experiences of African Americans during the Civil War. Using the internet, they identify the laws and reasons African Americans were allowed to join the Union Army. Using their...

Students explore how a bill becomes law. They discuss the concept of human rights and fairness. In groups, students research a topic of interest. Given a problem, students work together to solve it fairly. They prepare and give an...

Students engage in a lesson that deals with the finding to The Iceman. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Then students work together in order to create different questions about the Iceman. Then the information is used...