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How Diverse is That?
Young scholars discuss biological diversity in ocean communities. In this diversity lesson, students examine the variety of organisms compared to relative abundance. They will write an analysis and discuss their findings with the class.
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CSI on the Deep Reef
Learners read about, discuss, and research chemotrophic organisms. In this chemosynthesis instructional activity, students discuss the differences between photosynthesis and chemosynthesis. They learn that chemosynthesis includes a...
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Worm Watching
Students examine the role earthworms play in building soils. They discuss worms and what they do with soil, make predictions and draw pictures, and observe their worms in soil over a two week period.
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Agriculture is a Cycle
What do a bicycle and the life cycle have in common? Cover this and more with the series of cross-curricular activities included in this plan. Learners do everything from making bracelets that represent the life cycle to checking out the...
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Tree Friends
Students are introduced to tree structure and use. They identify their special tree using all senses except sight. Students identify six different internal parts within a cross section of tree trunk (bark, phloem, xylem, cambium,...
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The Media and Social Justice in the United States
Students investigate why the hip hop is sometimes called the CNN of black youth. They explore the political themes in American hip hop. Students examine the connection between art, media and social justice in hip hop.
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The Nitrogen Cycle
Students study the nitrogen cycle and construct a diagram. In this Earth Science lesson students use role play to see the various paths.
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Fun Photosynthesis
Second graders, using large colored poster board, explore photosynthesis and its effect on the food chain and survival of organisms.
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Going in Cycles: The Life of an Aluminum Can
Students investigate the manufacture of aluminum cans and consider the energy and resources saved when the cans are made from recycled material. They explore the concept of closed-loop recycling using charts, worksheets and discussion.
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Celebration Symbols And Their Meaning
Students are introduced to the history and origins of many common symbols used in celebrations. They explore symbols in group centers, identify a symbol that has special meaning to them and design a symbol to represent the classroom.
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Crispus Attucks and the Boston Massacre
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Boston Massacre lesson, students listen to a lecture regarding the massacre and Crispus Attucks. Students respond to discussion...
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Going in Cycles: The Life of an Aluminum Can
Students explore the life cycle of aluminum cans. In this recycling lesson, students review the manufacturing process and how to make a closed loop cycle. Students also have the opportunity to present what they've learned to others...
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Outdoor Survival
Students are introduced to basic outdoor survival concepts. They identify the seven basic needs for survival. Students describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. They compare and contrast the value of different...
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In the Rain Shadow
Students charts the rainfall averages on either side of a mountain range. In this water cycle instructional activity, students discover that mountain ranges affect weather patterns. Students pretend they are air traffic...
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Writing an Eyewitness Account
Students write an eyewitness account of an unexpected event. They decide on the relevant events to include in the write up. They determine the importance of writing up accurate accounts and reports for jobs such as police officers.
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Gene Action and Mutation
Young scholars review terms related to DNA structure and function. They complete a variety of worksheets in small groups or in pairs reflecting the unit's concepts regarding DNA. They submit their worksheets for grading.
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Japanese Internment Camps in the US During World War II
Eighth graders analyze the impact of the Japanese/American conflict during World War II on the Japanese American population and evaluate the consequences of government action regarding international conflict. Students demonstrate their...
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Health Education: An Integrated Approach
Second graders advocate to others the dangers associated with excessive sun exposure. In this health lesson plan, 2nd graders participate in an experiment in order to identify methods for protecting themselves from the sun.
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The Lesson: Kenya
Students consider how recent historical events have impacted Kenya. In this global studies activity, students visit selected websites to discover information about President Mwai Kibaki, Kenya's statistics, and Swahili. Students share...
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Revisiting the Somme
Students consider how the military folly of the Somme during World War I. In this World War I lesson plan, students visit selected websites to discover information about the Somme, propaganda, and their effects...
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Dealing With Tragedy in the Classroom
Young scholars compose a letter, organize a group effort, discuss the idea of patriotic symbols and explain their importance, use visual representations to express feelings and explain the importance of sustained volunteerism.
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Nutrient Enrichment vs. Oxygen Depletion
Students investigate how excess nutrients enter a body of water, and the harmful effects they have on aquatic organisms.
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Freedom Fighters
Learners are introduced to the concept of segregation and explore its affects on society. They participate in a role-play about segregation, read books about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., create self-portraits, sing songs and participate...
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Hurricane Katrina Poetry
Learners write poems about the effects of a storm. Students study on what it might be like to be excavated. Learners explore on how to revise and re-draft their work. Students construct a poem from words and phrases prompted by a picture.
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