First graders explore the different products and services provided by community helpers. In this community helpers lesson, learners participate in a role playing activity where the students transform into community helpers. They break...

Students examine persuasive techniques used to sell products, and create and write an advertisement for peanut butter.

Does your class have a bright future in the solar energy industry? Science scholars take an in-depth look at what's new in solar technology. After completing research into the solar industry, participants create and market a product in...

Students demonstrate how to make earth-smart choices. For this environmental awareness lesson, students listen to a short lecture on environmentally friendly products. Students invent an environmentally friendly product and complete an...

Students investigate toxic substances. In this health lesson, students identify warning labels on common household cleaners and create a "less toxic" cleaning recipe book. Students recite a pledge to try a less toxic substitute at home.

Readers make personal connections to Saturday Market by Patricia Grossman and answer comprehension questions while reading the book. Comparing and contrasting the different characters in a Venn diagram leads to a kinesthetic...

Students use the "No Impact Project" to analyze the consumption of water. In this water consumption lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of tap water or bottled water. Students read about chemicals in water and watch a video clip...

An excellent lesson on bookmaking awaits your students! This simple, and easy-to-implement plan should provide you with some excellent student-made products that you'll be proud to send home with them. The instructions are clear, and the...

Young artists create their own embossed prints. This technique is an extension of the printmaking process with unlimited texture and color. A printmaking press is required to apply pressure to the plateand make the paper stretch to...

Students identify by-products from forests used in their everyday lives. They describe several ways in which people depend on forests. Students list everyday products made from trees, then research and categorize less common products...

Middle schoolers learn about the human respiratory system. For this pollution lesson, students identify the parts of the respiratory system and what happens to them when they breathe in polluted air. Middle schoolers learn about the...

Math whizzes examine the relationship between area and volume and the relationship between a 3-D shape and its surface area. Following discussion and practice, pupils participate in a project in which they design packaging for a new...

Middle schoolers reflect on the effects of their actions on the environment. In this community service activity, students investigate the hazardous quality of products within their homes. Student educate their families and communities...

Eleventh graders practice reading a basic blueprint for a closet. Using the blueprint, they identify the parts, measure and cut the wood and square a wall. They review safety procedures and use hand tools to attach a track to a cement...

Fourth graders explore how engineers transform wind energy into electrical energy by building their own miniature wind turbines and measuring the electrical current it produces. They see how design and position affect the electrical...

Students explore the process of making butter. For this agriculture lesson, students discuss how butter is made today and how it was made in the past. Students make their own butter using baby food jars and some "elbow grease."

Students explore how items can be reused. In this recycling lesson, students present skits about reusing materials and brainstorm products that can be reused at home, school and in the classroom.

Students investigate the question: In what ways can a common household products hurt you? This instructional activity integrates with drug and alcohol units in science classes as well as language arts in the form of the Public Service...

Learners create "Blessing Boxes" to show what they are thankful for in this Art lesson ideal for the Thanksgiving holiday. The materials needed include empty (and clean) milk cartons, brown construction paper, and magic markers.

Students work together to prepare a cookie recipe. In groups, they measure ingredients and review abbreviations and substitutions when it comes to different systems of measurement. To end the lesson, they demonstrate the use of the...

Learners create recycled art. In this visual art lesson, students use recycled products to assemble robotic pieces of art. Learners also write stories about their robots.

Learners practice cleaning up the environment by identifying wasteful behaviors in their school. In this arts and crafts lesson, students create "eco-inspector" binoculars using Elmer's glue, plastic wrap, and construction paper....

Students view a demonstration of the ocean and what we can do to help it, and also identify seafood items that students would order on a menu. In this ocean lesson plan, students learn how people are connected to the ocean and how we can...

Pupils explore the function of storm drains and the importance of keeping them clean of debris. They obtain permission from local authorities and perform community service painting stenciled messages near existing storm drains.