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Study of the United States/State Fair Travel Brochure

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders conduct research on different states of the United States. They develop and create a travel brochure on their assigned state.
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Ancient China Project

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine and research the political, social, and cultural aspects of China. They conduct Internet research and write and develop a research paper.
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Edible Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use M&M candies to graph colors, illustrate story problems and practice hands-on math. They use spreadsheets, worksheets and graphs to organize math problems that use M&M's.
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Frog Life Cycle

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete various drill and practice activities designed to reinforce the concept of the 4 steps in a frog's life cycle. Internet research, picture charts, sequencing cards, etc. are used. They draw the steps in a paint...
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Identify Plant Parts

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students use the word processor to write about the process they used to grow a plant. They import a graphic image of their plant into the document they have written, then proofread their document.
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Animal Report

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research an animal of their choice and then write a structured report about it. They use Word Art to make a cover for their report.
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Biomes/ecosystems

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine ecosystems through a variety of activities including an Internet hunt, work at centers, and building a diorama on a specific habitat.
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Observing Complete Metamorphosis

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read about metamorphosis. They observe the metamorphosis of mealworms and set up the tables using Word processing to record their observations as the mealworms went through the stages of metamorphosis.
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A Healthy Heart

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create a spreadsheet using specific data. A speaker comes to discuss the heart, and the difference between anaerobic and aerobic activity. They make posters to encourage a healthy heart lifestyle.
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ACID RAIN

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, in groups, take on the role of either Biologist, Chemist, Health Scientist, or Economist. They complete a webquest in which they must decide what to do about a problem concerning the effects of acid rain. They make a...
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Remote Sensing

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders participate in a variety of activities designed to reinforce the concept of light and the electromagnetic spectrum. They research and analyze data from remotely sensed images. They present their findings in a PowerPoint...
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Rock Creek Water Quality

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders test water in a local creek using chemical kits and probes. They take GPS readings and digital photographs. They calculate the Water Quality Index and create a spreadsheet.
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Gas Laws Experienced

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover relationship between temperature pressure and volume as they perform research and experiments.
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Chemical Reactions and Balancing Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform various laboratory activities involving chemical reactions. They write balanced chemical equations for all reactions observed using computer software.
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Nutrition for Kids...and Astronauts

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in grades 2 and 5, cooperate to create a PowerPoint presentation about nutrition and food. They have a feast culminating the project and invite parents.
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Sacred Art

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars view a PowerPoint about Tibetan monks to help them explain the culture's world views, myths and religious beliefs. They investigate Navajo sand paintings and compare how they are similar to the Tibetan monks' artwork.
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Traveling the USA

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students simulate the role of travel agents addressing the needs of a foreign family visiting a state in the US. They prepare a presentation and informational sales pitch of a proposed travel itinerary.
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Butterflies in the Garden

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students estimate the population of a butterfly ecosystem and create a chart and graph based on information they find.
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Creating a Web Page for Objective Assessment

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create a webpage and then make one of their own, incorporating 2-5 multimedia components. They present their page to the rest of the class.
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File Management and Television Production

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Learners create file management systems, and produce video bulletins.
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Vulcan's Revenge-Volcanoes

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research various types of volcanoes. They explore the various emissions that come from them. Offer some explanation why some erupt by "quietly" puring lava, while others blast out chunks of rock and clouds of ash and gases.
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Gender Equity and Community Role Models

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to speakers in various professions. In this careers lesson, the teacher invites community members to speak to the class about their jobs and the education required, then students draw the conclusion that men and...
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Job Talk

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write about a job. In this careers and communication activity, the teacher explains how stories are structured, then students choose a career to research and present the information to the class.
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Dream Jobs

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" In this careers instructional activity, 2nd graders let their imagination go as they think of what job they would like, then complete a worksheet about...

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