What is the problem? Why should I care? What can I do about it? These three questions are at the heart of a program designed to lead young people to understand that the way to prevent bullying is for their Attitude and Behavior to Change...

Bubble, bubble, boil and trouble! What causes common substances like baking soda and vinegar to react the way they do? Welcome your junior chemists to the wonders of acid-base chemistry using a comprehensive and fun...

Understanding the importance of SAT scores is as easy as ABC. A set of three statistics lessons teaches scholars about normal distributions, the Empirical Rule, and z-scores. They apply their newfound knowledge to investigate data...

Introduce positive social skills and friendship to young learners with this wonderfully designed eight-lesson unit. It includes several activities to help learners identify positive attributes, build empathy, and understand...

Need some extra resources to get your class computer savvy? How about several years' worth? Show pupils in K-8 a progression of proficiency in a series of computer lessons. Learners master the basics, then work with the Microsoft Office...

Color, color, everywhere. As part of a three-week study of color, kindergarteners create animal color cards, design pages for an class animal book, populate an underwater scene with colorful fish, and invent and name a new color. 

What's the future of biotechnology? Explore a hot topic in the fourth and final unit in a series of Biotechnology lessons. Learners develop an understanding of the many issues in bioethics, then create an argument for or against the role...

Students use dictionaries, encyclopedias, art, computers, and books to study the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece lesson plan, students research maps, stories, Olympic games, and more about Ancient Greece.

Students study the art of architecture in four well-known structures around the world. In this world architecture lesson, students read books about architects and study architectural structures in the world. Students draw a dream city on...

Students read about the gingerbread man and have community members come to their class saying where they have seen him. In this community lesson plan, students listen to different community members about how the gingerbread man has been...

Students complete a unit using the story of the Little Red Hen to learn the storybook reading format as well as improve their reading and social skills. In this storybook lesson, students complete five lessons using the story of the...

A learning module that begins with "More Facebook Friends, Fewer Real Ones, Says Corness Study" by ABC News, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...

Martin Seligman coined the term "positive psychology" to describe his exploration of how people can improve their own happiness. In this report from 2002, ABC News explains Seligman's research and findings in the field of positive...

In this video, Brian Bennett defines Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, and Avogadro's Law to help describe the properties of gas. [2:50] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This fairy tale resource features activities, bar graphs, word searches, crossword puzzles and more. Teachers can print out many of these materials quickly and easily.

This a collection of music videos focused on teaching the ABCs, upper and lower case, and sounds such as AR, ING, PH, etc. QuickTime is required.

Click on each letter of the alphabet to learn about things that start with that letter. You will be lead to outside resources on that topic.

A learning module that begins with "Scientists Reveal Three Keys to Happiness" by ABC News, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...

A learning module that begins with "The Keys to Happiness: Partly Genetic, But You Control the Rest" by ABC News, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF...

A learning module that begins with "Why Are We Obsessed with Superheroes?" by ABC News, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...

This invaluable site helps instructors teach students how to handwrite each letter of the alphabet. It includes the amsti sequence to introduce letters, followed by fluency-building activities and accuracy-building activities. Additional...

AlphaSongs song lyrics--for teaching the alphabet--feature suggested activities to enhance your students' learning experience in conjunction with an optional CD.

In this dystopian novel, the protagonist of the story, Winston Smith, attempts to rebel against a totalitarian government that exercises complete control over all aspects of its citizens' lives. It includes selected (8) reading passages...

Resource created by first and third grade students. Contains a Chinese calendar, numbers, paper making, and "The ABC's of China." Young students will enjoy exploring this site.