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Whale of a Web Site

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research the characteristics of toothed/baleen whales in books and on the internet. The students participate in whale projects, quizzes, and activities on the internet sites provided.
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Using Tens Frames for the Strategy of Bridging to Ten

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders are given a problem. They are shown a fixed frame of 9 and students are asked to say where the six more should go without touching the tens frame. Students are invited to answer the question and show go they got the answer.
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Aerobic Frisbee Golf

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students work cooperatively to accurately throw a Frisbee in order to learn about fitness components and different systems of the human body.
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Research and Report

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use the Internet and other resources to locate, read and summarize information relevant to the Heart.
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FIELD NOTE SCAVENGER HUNT

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore how to take good field notes through a scavenger hunt.
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Defining Culture

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders define the term culture and are exposed to a variety of cultures from around the world. They read books, play Native American games, develop a class book that examines their own culture and, after examining currencies from...
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The Palestinian/Israeli Peace Process

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students research the history of the conflict in the Middle East and why the peace process is so complex. They step out of their "comfort zone" and examine both the Palestinian and Israeli perspectives of the conflict with an open mind....
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Ruby Bridges: One Little Girl's Brave Act

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the life of Ruby Bridges. In this bravery lesson, 2nd graders read the story of Ruby Bridges and discuss Ruby's actions and decisions.  
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Focus on Life

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders utilize photographs in their reports to augment information they are learning about various species of animals.
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Perceptions of Asian Americans

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine their own perceptions of Asian Americans and the origins of these perceptions and gain factual information about the Asian American culture and experience through completion of a quiz
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Shopping for Toys

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students pretend as if they have just won a $100 gift certificate to buy some toys and must try to spend as much of it as they can without going over.
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The Brine Shrimp Project

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders design and conduct a laboratory investigation to determine how different factors may affect the hatching and development of brine shrimp eggs.
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Utah's American Indian Tribes Today

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine Utah's American Indian tribes and how they add to the diversity of cultures in Utah today.
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The European Union 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners view a PowerPoint presentation on the European Union. In this UK lesson, students explore the question of whether the UK should form part of the European Union and develop their debate skills.
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External Influences 1: Flexible Timing

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Learners examine the main economic objectives of the government and the impact of changing economic data on business decision making. They apply economic data to a business scenario/case study.
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Organization of Nations Project

For Teachers 6th - 12th
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.
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The Cities in Turkey

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discover the economies, demographics, and characteristics of some of the largest Turkish cities. They explore Istanbul's history, people, and what is enduring about the city. Student groups make a presentation to the class.
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Who Are These Chinese People?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the Han, a main Chinese ethnic group and the Hui, another numerous group. They write a paper about the Hui including geography, religion, eating habits, languages, politics and customs.
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Fraction King Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students combine imagination, block manipulation, and computer applets to investigate fractions.
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New Mammal Species Found

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students brainstorm ideas about rodents, mammals and new discoveries. They describe rodents and participate in pre-reading activities. They read, discuss, and complete role play activities based on an article on the discovery of a new...
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California Mission Slide Show

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research the details of a California Mission. They design a slide show to present their research.
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External Influences 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the main objectives of the government. They apply economic data to different scenerios. They present their findings to the class.
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Japan and Disputed Land

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a variety of activities to research the land disputes that Japan has had in the 20th century with its neighbors. They role play an interesting meeting with the United Nations and conduct research to answer questions.
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Using Calculators And Spreadsheets

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils discuss the advantages of using calculators and spreadsheets in balancing checkbooks. They also identify the pros and cons of using these tools in adult education classrooms.

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