Learners explore the freshwater ecosystem of Africa's Lake Victoria by creating a freshwater aquarium. They investigate factors affecting the aquarium's ecosystem and conduct lab activities.

Eighth graders demonstrate the ability to select and evaluate media. Apply appropriate skills to collect, organize and interpret data. They research a variety of ways to make correct career choices.

The student will recognize different information sources. 2. The student will use a telephone book as a resource for locating agricultural businesses and people with agriculture-related jobs.Discuss the purpose of the phone book, and...

Students compose cover letters. In this writing skills instructional activity, students follow the provided steps to write cover letters that introduce them to potential employers.

Students complete literary analysis and writing activities using The Witch of Goingsnake. In this literary analysis lesson, students interpret a proverb, read poems, complete a quaker reading, and complete research for the lesson....

Young scholars practice archery. In this archery lesson, students see how to shoot the bow and hit a target. They attempt to hit balloons that are attached to a target.  

Third graders examine the concept of ecology and how animals are suited to their habitats. In this animal adaptation instructional activity, 3rd graders identify a variety of plants and animal species that live in a Beech forest.Students...

Students demonstrate the ability to consistently dribble a soccer ball with control and dribble a ball while keeping it away from a defender (i.e., keep body between ball and defender).

Learners watch a video about Moses and the Ten Commandments; participate in discussion; create a replica table of the Ten Commandments, or create a picture illustrating the parting of the Red Sea.

Students discover the best practical shielding material when dealing with radioactive substances. They draw conclusions based on availability of materials, price, and best shielding properties.

Fourth graders create a persuasive flyer to sway the opinion of the class on a controversial issue. They read assigned editorials representing the viewpoint that they must defend.

Students create a poster showing examples of appropriate and inappropriate student grooming and attire. They write comments explaining the need for each rule.

Fourth graders are assigned an unique theme, symbol, or character in Great Expectations. They becomes the class expert on that facet of the novel while learning the basic skills needed to write a research paper.

Students experience and test island biogeography ideas by comparing diversity and abundance of rocky inter-tidal patches. Working, in groups of three, they investigate rocks and creatures found in a tidepool. Lesson plan designed for...

First graders explore speaking and listening skills.

Third graders demonstrate skills for relating to others.

Third graders examine the process of making and keeping friends. They identify and discuss the characteristics of a good friend, and complete a handout in small groups.

Students create technology based portfolios for others to use as a pattern for assessment. They make a "Personal Autobiography Page" to start the portfolio.

Sixth graders examine the changes occuring during adolescents using children's literature. As a class, they brainstorm a list of the various roles they play in their family. In groups, they use excerpts of plays from Shakespeare to...

Pupils brainstorm a list of the various scenerios going on their family life at home. In groups, they read about different perspectives on survival and identify ones they could use in their own lives. They share their own experiences...

Young scholars use mystery novels to focus on the history and ethnicity of different regions of the United States. As a class, they are introduced to the elements of a mystery and compare them to the other types of novels they have...

Students read a story and retell it to the class by role-playing one of the characters. In groups, they use the correct facial expressions along with body language and voice to convince the others in their group that they are actually...

Students review the concept of a movement story. As a class, they practice moving in straight, curved and zigzag pathways while making frozen body shapes of the characters in the story. To end the lesson, they must complete the same...

Students encounter what is meant by a race riot. Students show what caused the Bradford riots. Students discuss what could help to prevent race riots in the future. Students design a survey to see if there is any tension building up...