Science Class
Internet Activity-Greenhouse Effect
In this greenhouse effect internet activity worksheet, learners use a web site to answer 18 questions about the causes of greenhouse gases, the greenhouse effect, global warming and things to consider to improve the problem of greenhouse...
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The Awful 8: The Play
Students perform a play based on pollution. For this pollution science lesson, students perform a play about different pollutants and how it effects our daily lives.
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Poppin' For Popcorn!
Students graph data from different popcorn flavors. In this graphing lesson, students make graphs using an assigned web site after collecting data about the flavors of popcorn that fellow classmates prefer.
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Translucent, Transparent and Opaque Objects
Students examine different objects. For this appearance lesson, students watch a video about translucent, transparent and opaque objects. Students work in pairs to examine a bag of objects and then discuss the results.
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A Moment in Time
Fifth graders research a year in history. In this research lesson, 5th graders choose a year between 1801 and 1999 and write three research questions to answer about their year. Students must include three major events and investigate...
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Who Is Sarah Mae Fleming?
Fifth graders learn about two influential women. In this historical figures lesson, 5th graders work in groups to read articles about Rosa Parks and Sarah Fleming and share their findings with the class. Students use a Venn Diagram to...
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Can You Hear Me Now?
Students explore the industry involving communication and put communication devices into activities. In this communication lesson plan, students put items into chronological order, review primary sources, compare and contrast items, and...
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Whispers from the Past
Middle schoolers use various primary sources on the Internet to travel on the Underground Railroad
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Building a Memorial to the Underground Railroad
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Underground Railroad lesson, students examine the attributes and function of the Underground Railroad in order to...
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Brown v. Board of Education
Students examine school segregation and equal protection laws. In this Supreme Court lesson, students examine primary documents from Brown v. Board of Education and discuss the implications of the decision.
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Biomes: Land of the Inuit
Learners study Inuit and their ancestors. For this biomes lesson students study the relationship between the Inuit and their environment and create a class art gallery.
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Breaking News English: Divorce
In this divorce worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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Why Do People Migrate?
In this migration worksheet, students complete tasks about migration including short answer questions, look at pictures, fill in the blanks, and more. Students complete 11 tasks total.
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Communities
Pupils are introduced to the concept of communities. Using a map, they locate and describe different communities of all sizes. They watch a video and answer questions on a worksheet to complete the activity.
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A Leader of Salem: Nathaniel Bowditch
Eleventh graders examine the qualities of a leader. For this American History lesson, 11th graders read the story of Nathaniel Bowditch and use it as a catalyst for discussions on leadership and the definition of a hero.
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Value of Education: Education and Earning Power
Pupils explore the earning power of someone with a post-high school education. In this education and income lesson, students evaluate examples of occupations, their salaries, and education level needed for the job. Pupils calculate their...
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Introductory Algebra Chapter 3 Review
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers find the solutions to the problems while interpreting the line, bar, and circle graphs. The examples are given to help in the context of each objective.
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The Best Vacation Ever
Students research various vacation destinations and the costs of travel. In this vacation planning lesson, students obtain information for various purposes, research sites, document their findings, learn about geographical regions, and...
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Learning About Slavery
Students locate on a map the places in Africa where the majority of slaves came from. They express their own personal thoughts and feelings about slavery.
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Be a River Pioneer!
Students role-play as pioneers in Illinois river towns. They research and choose a home town and participate in the development of the town. They present their simulation in either a written report or visual presentation.
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Quilting the Past and Present
Students construct a quilt using symbols of the past and present. In this communities lesson plan, students interview an older adult and discuss the history of their community. Students create a quilt.
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Why Are People Hungry?
Pupils discuss why many people don't have a balanced diet with nutritious food in order to not be hungry. In this hungry lesson plan, students learn what it means to eat healthy and start a service project for their community to help...
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The Circle Graph
In this circle graph learning exercise, students complete problems involving many circle graphs including a compass rose, degrees, and more. Students complete 7 activities.
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Images from South Carolina Cotton Mills
Fifth graders write a paragraph comparing their lives to the lives of a child working in South Carolina during the early 1900's. In this Industrial Revolution lesson plan, 5th graders explore primary and secondary sources to teach them...