Middle schoolers discuss the salt marsh. They define the following terms: habitat, water, land and air. Students work in small groups. They are asked why are they going to a salt marsh? Middle schoolers discuss whose habitat is it at...

Students use various web sites to access information about the rain forest. They use the Tropical Rainforest Interactive CD to make their own rain forest pictures and stories and learn facts about the rain forest. They use various books...

In this grammar worksheet, students match twelve movie genres with their appropriate definitions and examples from two answer banks and then translate the titles into Chinese. Students answer six questions regarding personal movie...

Students use DNA to solve an identity mystery. In this biology lesson, students use the Internet to gather information about sex-linked disorders and complete a Punnett square for hemophilia, then examine a handwriting analysis, ear...

Students explore the effects of tides and salinity on an estuary. In this salinity and tides lesson plan, students complete 3 activities which help them understand estuarine systems. They study the tides in the Chesapeake Bay, they study...

Students discover the global problem of deforestation. In this environmental instructional activity, students identify organizations on the quest to stop deforestation. Students also discover what they can do to solve this global dilemma.

Middle schoolers explore ancient cultures. In this ancient religions lesson, students study the civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia they watch "Garden of Eden" and discuss their impressions. Middle schoolers then research...

Students create multimedia projects based on the American Revolution Era. In this American History lesson, students combine photographs, slides, and video to present the time line of the American Revolution to the rest of their class.

Students research simple machines. In this physics instructional activity, students participate in a WebQuest to gain knowledge about simple machines. WebQuest activities and worksheets are included in this instructional activity.

Learners observe Americans through the eyes of the world.  In this human population lesson, students utilize the Internet to view the World Pop Clock and follow the world's population by the minute.  Learners predict what the...

Students learn how to measure length using inch units.  In this measurement lesson plan, students use two different units of measure to measure the length of a Leopard Shark and then use pattern blocks to measure its length. ...

Students investigate measurement conversions using a visual demonstration.  In this mathematics conversions instructional activity, students create an image of a plastic gallon jug using a paint software program.  Students...

Students identify various shells. In this oceanography lesson, students create a KWL chart to activate background knowledge on shells. Students read the book Ocean Day and learn about waves, tides, and the seashells that can...

Students learn the characteristics of the rainforest.  In this rainforest lesson, students read stories about the rainforest and discuss them.  Students work in groups to brainstorm all the facts they know about the rainforest...

Students become familiar with the effects of weather on humans.  In this weather pattern instructional activity, students identify weather patterns and how people can prepare for them.  Students complete a weather research sheet.

Students define and read an article on polar energy.  In this polar energy lesson, students answer questions about the article.  Students participate in activities related to isotopes, half-life and radiocarbon.  Students...

Students listen to Brown Bear, Brown Bear and imitate the style of Eric Carle in writing a sentence.  For this writing lesson, students use the beginning and ending sounds of words to write an Eric Carle type sentence. ...

Students create a poster that promotes awareness about endangered animals. In this biology lesson, students explain the impact of rhinoceros poaching. They create a poem about them and present it in class.

Students watch an episode of Hector's world regarding cyber-bullying and begin to understand what hurtful actions are in relation to someone's feelings. In this Cyber-bullying lesson, students are introduced to the idea of good character...

Students discuss cyber-bullying and how it relates to their emotional state. In this cyber-bullying lesson, students watch a short video that identifies how cyber-bullying occurs. Students participate in an active learning...

Students use a map to locate New Orleans and watch a video on the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. As a class, they watch a demonstration on how a wetland can reduce the impact of a hurricane. In groups, they perform their own...