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History of the Battery
Students study the development of batteries. For this electrochemistry lesson, students compare the different types of batteries. They explore its applications especially in the medical field.
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Sequence Alignment
High schoolers explore the uses of sequence alignment. In this DNA lesson students complete several experiments on sequencing and algorithms.
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Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts Part II
Students explore the shifts in perceptions of the sphinx as Greeks, Romans, and finally the French under Napoleon moved through Egypt.
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Herbs: Healthy Alternatives or Bad Medicine??
Students compare herbal and pharmaceutical remedies for common ailments.
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Needs and Wants
Students examine the difference between psychological needs and wants to control spending.
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The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke
Students research the Lost Colony of Roanoke by interpreting John White's diary as a primary source.
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The Adventure Begins: "Boys I Believe I Have Found a Gold Mine!"
Learners view and discuss historical documents regarding Native Americans and Californians prior to the gold rush in the 1940's. They complete a variety of activities designed to show what they have learned from these sources and class...
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Legacies of El Dorado
Students explore the development of urban California as it was driven by the Gold Rush boom. They study historical documents and participate in a variety of hands-on activities designed to reinforce the concept of the lesson.
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Organizaton of American States Project
Learners discover the Organization of American States by researching currents issues in those countries. They create a PowerPoint presentation and share with the class.
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Flower Reproduction
Fifth graders examine the cycle of flower reproduction. They listen to a poem about a bee, observe and examine flowers in small groups, and develop a class KWL chart. Students then read about flower reproduction in their textbook, and...
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Field Work
Students realize that everyone lives in a watershed and that water is a fundamental life sustaining resource, they investigate ways to look at surface streams for quantity and quality of this vital resources. Students construct a...
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Drugs In The Olympics
Learners brainstorm and discuss the issues raised by Olympic drug cheating from history as well as today. They bring in examples of individuals who have been accused of drug cheating and examine their situations. In addition, they chart...
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Getting A Story
Young scholars encounter the do's and dont's to journalism writing. Students unearth the facts of a story by watching an animated clip. Young scholars grasp the deeper understanding of the facts of a story and how to write it correctly.
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Playful Pinwheels
Students examine the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy. As a class, they follow specific instructions to make their own pinwheel. They decorate pinwheel as they choose and practice using art supplies correctly.
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Persuasive Letters and The Tell Tale Heart
Students write persuasive letters based on "The Tell Tale Heart." They brainstorm topic sentences, main ideas, and details. They analyze the character and determine if he is innocent or guilty. They create a map listing their reasons to...
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Kentucky Coal and Our Environment
Learners read and discuss the article in reference to the environmental issues of acid rain and global climate change in relation to Kentucky coal. They then answer questions that are related to the article that they read.
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Formal Letter Writing
Students explore the appropriate language and format associated with a formal letter. They practice writing a formal letter concerning an environmental health issue. Students identify the strengths/weaknesses of a formal letter through...
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To Gol Solar or Not to Go Solar!
Students evaluate the feasibility of installing a photovoltaic system on the roof of a new school being planned for their community. They research the topoc and then each student assumes the role of a specialist having a specific point...
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How To Estabish And Use Credit
Students investigate how to establish and use credit. They research the application and use process and the effects upon personal finance when using credit. The qualifying indicators are looked at determined whether they are fair during...
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Punnett Squares
Fifth graders examine how traits are passed to their offspring using Punnett Squares. They demonstrate how a Punnett Square works by physically moving around boxes taped on the floor, representing the different traits of chicks and...
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Scientific Method
For this Scientific Method worksheet, students demonstrate understanding of the Scientific Method by completing a chart. Students label the important steps taken while using this method in conducting an experiment.
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Minerals And Their Uses
For this minerals worksheet, students will review the four physical characteristics used to identify a mineral: streak, color, size, and hardness. Students will also understand the Mohs Hardness Scale. This worksheet has thirteen short...
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Are There Too Many Elk?
Students study elk populations in Arizona. In this data lesson students read an article on monitoring elk populations, analyze data and make management recommendations.
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The Gulf Oil Spill in the Classroom
Young scholars explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students investigate the media response to the Gulf oil spill as they examine live streaming video, interpret data, and share their...