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Thematic Amusement Park Projects

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Theme park lesson plans help students learn about history, science, and have fun at the same time.
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Art and Culture of France

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Lessons about France can cover art, history, and the colonization of Africa.
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Art and Culture of Germany

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Germany is a country with a rich and interesting history that can provide a wealth of teaching opportunities.
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The Art and Culture of Spain

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students can explore the history, culture and art of Spain with motivating activities.
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History and Culture of the Middle East

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The Middle East provides a rich history for students to delve into.
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History and Culture of Greece

For Teachers 5th - 8th
A study of the history of Greece can include research on individuals, such as Artistotle, that made this country famous.
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History and Culture of Turkey

For Teachers 5th - 8th
An exploration of the history and culture of Turkey can provide students with a greater understanding and appreciation of this region.
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History and Culture of Russia

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The history and culture of Russia is one of the most complex in Europe, and can provide interesting learning opportunities.
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Design, Grow, and Ponder in a Garden

For Teachers 6th - 12th
A garden can inspire students to make mathematical connections.
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Integrating Critical Thinking Skills Into the Classroom

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Learners receive an overview of critical thinking techniques. They break into small groups and practice reasoning through questions, identifying, presenting and justifying their answers.
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OUT OF THIS WORLD AND INTO OUR CLASSROOM

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create projects on Astronomy using math concepts and use of Internet resources.
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Computers in the Classroom

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify and interpret modern poetry through exploration with guided instruction. Students use the Encarta Encylcopedia site to explore further modern poetry and locate poetry that inspires them. Students identify themes...
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Rules and Procedures

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students define classroom policies and procedures. They discuss the school-wide discipline plan. Through a teacher presentation, students examine the analogy of the importance of following traffic rules to the importance of classroom...
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What Do Scientists Do?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers do a report on distinct scientific fields using the Internet resources provided. They see the connection between what they learn in the classroom and what goes on in the enterprise of science.
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Math on the Mound

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore mathematical applications of the current intra-city World Series. After learning how one school district is incorporating the World Series in its classrooms, students consider possible applications of the Series in their...
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Fifties/Sixties Musical Playwriting Workshop

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students write a coherent script based on characterization, theme, conflict and emotional tone as found in the songs' lyrics and develop an understanding of the enjoyment that comes through discipline and hard work leading toward a...
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Flamenco And Its Origins

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the role Islamic culture had on the development of Flamenco music in this General Music lesson for the middle-level classroom. Resource links are provided. The lesson emphasizes the creation of group posters.
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Lesson 2, Student and Teacher Behaviors in Science

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore ethics. In this science ethics lesson, students examine science lab classroom ethics as they consider various scenarios that encourage authentic student discussion and the formulation of guidelines and principles.
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Gravity (Newton's Laws of Motion): A Weighty Subject

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify Newton's Laws of Motion. They students explore Newton's Laws of Motion and apply the second law with a classroom activity. The videos will provide visual examples of the effects of gravity while riding on a roller coaster.
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Show Me The Money

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use "play money" as manipulatives, moving from coin identification to coin combinations totaling one dollar. They combine classroom work with Internet sites. Students use a buddy system to practice writing and solving word...
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The Integration of Science and Math Through Ecosystems

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use the disciplines of math and science to examine ecosystems. In groups, they calculate the amount of supplies they would need to live in the classroom for one day, a week and a year. Using this information, they apply it to...
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Fit Kid

For Teachers K - 6th
Young scholars practice and perform the song "Fit Kid" while learning the basics of motion and music and dynamics in this elementary-level lesson for the General Music classroom. The lesson emphasizes proper exercise and diet for a...
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Wiggly Spiders

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars create "wiggly spiders" using black paint, construction paper, yarn, and their hands in this fun, messy, art activity for the early elementary classroom. An ideal activity for the Halloween holiday or for a activity/unit...
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The Weekly News, Part 1

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore things that happen in their schools. For this journalism lesson, 5th graders use the writing process to prioritize their collected information. Students write a weekly article for a classroom news report.

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