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The Correlation Between Human Population Growth and Dwindling Natural Resources
Eighth graders predict human population growth. In this lesson plan, 8th graders discuss the length of time needed to double the human population, work in groups to chart population growth and predict population growth in the...
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How Much Carbon is Held by the World's Forests?
Seventh graders identify how much carbon is held by the world's forests. For this forestry lesson, 7th graders study the carbon cycle and discuss what role humans have had on climate change. Students write a one page paper on how...
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Identifying Wyoming Trees
Students identify trees based from their leaves. In this leaf lesson plan, students use The Rocky Mountain Tree Finder by Tom Watts in order to identify tree leaves. They look for leaf shapes, veins, and structure.
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Selecting the Best Material to Use While Solving Technological Problems
Young scholars examine natural resources and discuss their pros and cons. For this sustainable environment lesson, students describe reasons to use specific resources when faced with different problems, specifically why wood is a...
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Tree ID Booklet
Young scholars make a booklet of leaves they find and identify the tree they came from. In this tree identification lesson plan, learners research the leaves on the internet to determine the tree they come from.
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Trees: Are They Thriving or Surviving?
In this trees survival lesson plan, 8th graders discuss what trees need to grow, brainstorm things that could adversely affect tree growth, and compare characteristics of thriving trees vs. surviving trees. Students learn about the...
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What's in My Kitchen?
Students examine a variety of kitchen utensils. For this wood and alternative materials lesson, students view examples of kitchen utensils, sort kitchen utensils, discuss the benefits of using one utensil over the other and...
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I Wood if I Could
Tenth graders investigate the process of how specific products are made from trees. For this chemistry lesson, groups of students must choose among ice cream, bubble gum, paper, toothpaste and lipstick. They research, design and...
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Ownership of Lands
Students study the levels of forest ownership and how each are managed. In this land ownership lesson students research timber companies and complete a writing assignment.
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Graphing Changes in Weather
Students graph current temperature and weather conditions for three days. In this weather instructional activity, students go to the Weather Channel's website and look up weather for their zip code then graph the conditions and...
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Smiley Face Circle Stories
Learners examine different artifacts from the 1970's. In this history lesson, students discover what each artifact is by seeing the artifact and reading a card defining what the artifact represents. On the second day, learners create...
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Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
Students take a closer look at the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. In this slavery activity, students examine an image and read excerpts from Uncle Tom's Cabin as well as the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Students discuss their analysis of the...
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Addressing a Personal Size Envelope
Students correctly address a personal size envelope. In this addressing lesson plan, students organize information such as an address, return address, and stamp on an envelope.
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We Garden: My Life as a Fruit or Vegetable
Students explore agriculture by participating in a role-play activity. In this farm to fork lesson, students ask and answer questions as though they were a specific plant about to be eaten. Students write responses to critical thinking...
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Picture Frames and Algebra
Students evaluate the area of a picture frame and write algebraic representations. In this algebra lesson, students work in groups to find the area of different picture frames. Students then write algebraic expressions and present...
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Data Analysis Digital Display
Students create a survey online. In this math lesson, students graph survey data using flisti.com. They share and analyze their classmates' histogram.
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Project Whistlestop “Show Me” Learning Unit Election of 1948-Digital Scrapbook
High schoolers create a digital scrapbook of the election of 1948 -- one of the most interesting and unique elections in US History.
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Read My Lips
Learners research and examine Florida's government and the three branches of government. They write and present campaign speeches that explain the reasons why they would be the best candidates for governor.
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Follow that Cheese
Students research types of cheeses. In this cheese types lesson, students research the origin of cheese and then investigate the area of origin. Students share their reports. Students have a cheese tasting celebration as a culminating...
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Scrumptious Subs
Students distinguish between and convey needed items when speaking to get a desired result.
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Most Troublesome Exotic Invasive Plant Species Web Quest
Learners participate in a Web Quest activity in which they identify common exotic invasive plant species of the Southern Appalachian Region. After identifying the top 10 exotic invasive species, they choose one to research in depth.
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Monkey See, Monkey Write
Second graders create an original travel brochure after a fieldtrip to a zoo.
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Social Studies: Contributors to the Common Good
Students research historical figures whose contributions had a positive impact on humanity. Their charts include major events, contributions, and changes and are enhanced with drawings of monuments representing the person's life.
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The Easter Celebration
Students read a short story about Easter. They recognize and point to pictures of the key words (egg, chicken, rabbit, basket, flower). They make an Easter basket and count how many chickens can fit inside. They also practice identifying...