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Build Your Own Atom
Students build a model of an atom using an online program. In this chemistry lesson, students discuss the different parts of the atom. They complete an independent research about their chosen element.
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Animal Masks
Students design and make animal masks. In this research and application instructional activity, students use a computer to research what a panther eats, select an animal mask they want to make and then use the materials provided to...
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Foods and Languages of the World
Students review Mexico's location and language and learn to pronouns 10 new Spanish food words. Students listen as the book, Corn is Maize is read, touching and passing around an ear of Indian corn. Students discuss the contribution of...
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Vocabulary Development Vocabulary Zoo
Students practice their vocabulary skills. In this vocabulary skills instructional activity, students recall vocabulary words regarding indoor air quality.
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Principles of Flight
Young scholars explore the principles of flight. For this flight lesson, students construct a model plane and investigate the forces acting on the flier. They will measure the thrust and calculate the stored energy.
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Save the _____ Story Board
Students research an endangered species. They examine statistics, characteristics, and information about the species. Students play "webmaster" and design a site that will help to save an endangered species.
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Building a Scale Model
Third graders create a model of the solar system. In this solar system lesson, 3rd graders create a scale model of the solar system. Working in pairs students solve mathematical problems to correctly measure the distance each planet is...
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Food from the Community
Third graders examine the role of cultural style of food in various communities. In this cultural factors lesson, 3rd graders look at how foods are eaten raw or processed in various communities. Students design collages using...
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Food Systems Feed the World
Sixth graders consider the source of their nutrition. In this food systems activity, 6th graders discuss how food gets to the table and the process it goes through. Students reflect on world hunger issues, farming, and consumerism...
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guided reading lesson using BATS
Students answer questions, then after reading several bat books, students revisit the questions.
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Inequalities
Sixth graders explore the concept of inequalities and how to solve them in the realm of integers. The instructor would benefit from using a number line and reviewing integers before using this lesson.
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Technology In The Early Education Classroom
Students participate in a lesson that uses technology in the classroom. The goal is the full integration of technology into the class schedule to be used in various subjects. They demonstrate gradual comprehension of technology use as...
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Celebration and Satire
High schoolers compare and contrast different perspectives of the French Revolution. In this visual arts lesson plan, students discuss the use of satire and caricature in history and create satirical cartoons based on contemporary issues.
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Hamlet's Denmark
High schoolers analyze literature and apply it to current times. They organize complex information and communicate it in writing. They edit their own communications and that of their peers.
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Extinct Animals Of The Louisiana Purchase
Students investigate two extinct species of birds that existed during the time of the Louisiana Purchase in Arkansas. They conduct research to describe the characteristics of the bird and look for the causes for its eventual extinction.
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How Do We Balance Environmental Conservation with Human Needs?
Students role play a meeting between conservation biologists and local representatives who want to advance the livelihood of local population. In this history lesson, students research the necessities and conservation issues of given...
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Pauli's Magical Water
Students predict the shape of molecules using VSEPR theory. In this chemistry lesson plan, students differentiate a polar and nonpolar molecule. They discuss why water's polarity is very important.
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The Arctic and Taiga Ecozone of Canada
Young scholars examine the various sub-regions of the Arctic and Taiga zones in Canada. Using the online Canadian Atlas, they locate and describe the characteristics of each zone. They organize their information into a chart and share...
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Chemical Changes by Gems
Seventh graders observe that heat is produced when two substances are combined. They brainstorm how, and then experiment to find out which of two chemicals created the heat.
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The Arctic and Taiga Ecozone of Canada
Young scholars discover the differences in the Arctic and Taiga regions of Canada. They identify physical and human characteristics of both region. They also practice using an atlas.
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Social Studies: Analyzing Massachusetts Immigration
Students investigate immigration in Massachusetts during the 1990's. They research a series of questions pertaining to immigration, including their experiences, obstacles, and countries of origin. They graph the five most prevalent...
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Ions in the Environment
Students explain the importance of the five main biogeochemical cycles. For this chemistry lesson, students discuss how ions are transported in the environment. They design an experiment to collect data on eutrophication.
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Baga Drum
Students examine a Baga Drum in order to explore the history of the Baga people of West Africa. In this art history lesson, students recognize figures used in Baga Drum design that represent aspects of Baga culture. They also design and...
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Drawing from Life: Tissue Paper Collage
Young scholars watch a video about the artist Georgia O'Keeffe and discuss her work. They draw flowers plants and fish and use collage techniques imitating O'Keeffe's style.