Students explore food supply distribution. In this GNP distribution lesson, students participate in a simulation that requires them to eat foods from the American continents. Students are served according to their chance positions in...

Hold the sea in the palm of your hand! Amateur oceanographers work together to create models of an ocean ecosystem in the sixth and final installment in a series. Raise awareness of global ocean health issues through guided research,...

Students gain a better understanding of world food supply, the impact of inequality of the distribution of wealth, and get a taste of traditional foods.

Young scholars investigate U.S. history by examining North American timelines. For this American exploration lesson, students research the events that led to Columbus finding America and participate in a jeopardy game regarding his...

Students examine the food pyramid and discuss it nutritional value. They play a game to determine what types of foods and number of servings they need to complete food pyramids. they can i"import" or "export" cards with foods they need...

Students study the similarities and differences between ducks, geese, and swans. They tell the story about how water fowl adapt to life in water using props.

Just like so many other birds, swans migrate during the cold winter months. Your class can gain a better understanding of migration and bird life as they act out some of the activities common to the tundra swan. They make a nest, sit on...

Students consider the implications of the information revolution. For this information age lesson, students discuss informatics and the misuse of information. Students form a fictional bureau of information control and hold a simulated...

Students examine the different members of food safety teams and their role in the food safety cycle. They study how these teams work together to keep our food safe.

Young scholars discover the history of Colonial America by creating a class presentation.  In this U.S. History lesson, students utilize the Internet to research one of 20 topics in which they will create a PowerPoint or other type...

Fifth graders examine migration by tracing animal migration routes on a map.  In this animal life lesson, 5th graders observe a map of North America and read about the migration patterns of geese.  Students trace the path most...

Fifth graders write journal entries and a story based on the Mayflower era. They identify the roles of both the Pilgrims and Wampanoags in their writings.

Sixth graders investigate the cultivation and variation of rice around the world.  In this food lesson, 6th graders read about the process of bringing rice from a farm to your dinner plate and which types of rice grow in which...

Seventh graders participate in a role play activity to study the development of the fur trade in North America and leaders like Champlain.

The centerpiece of this lesson plan is a predator-prey simulation in which colored paperclips represent different species of animals camouflaged against a colored background. Relevant follow-up questions are provided. The activity is...

Pupils research data on Jamestown settlers in order to learn about the daily life and events in the colony. In this investigative history lesson, students work in groups to analyze the results of the Jamestown census. Pupils take on a...

Students participate in multiple hands-on activities to explore reproduction and pollination. In groups, using a cotton swab and powder, students simulate being pollinators and plants. They name the parts of the flowers and the function...

Students simulate the research process of investigating a shipwreck. In small groups, they conduct Internet research, and develop and write a proposal for excavation of the archaeological site.

Students discuss the idea of rationing as a restriction on the amount of something or the frequency with which something may be purchased or used in order to contribute to the greater good of the group which was what happened during...

Students study the bacteria that cause food poisoning using a written resource. They complete a research worksheet entitled, "America's Most Wanted." Next, they create a short skit about the causes, symptoms, prevention, and other...

Students research etymologies using dictionaries. They explore the diverse origins of the common foods they eat after making a list of their favorite foods.

First, biology pupils research land and marine habitats along the route of skipper Rich Wilson's Great American II. Then, using colored paper clips scattered across a colored paper background, they play the predator-prey game to...

Seventh graders compare myths and legends about corn and use creative abilities to act them out. In this corn legends activity, 7th graders read background information about corn and its importance. Students work in groups to research...

First graders explore the job done by ornithologists. They role play identifying the characteristics that make a bird a bird. They discuss what makes each bird species unique. Students are introduced to Wisconsin's most common and rare...