Rivers aren't just a place for animals to live, they also provide industrial transportation. The class will examine the Hudson River on a map, discuss all the commercial vessels that use the River to transport materials, then complete a...

Fifth graders locate different time zones. In this time zones lesson, 5th graders label the different time zones. Students research the different ways man has kept time throughout history. Students also compute the differences in time...

Students solve time zone problems. In this time zone lesson, students view a time zone map and learn about the 24 time zones. Students are given a worksheet where they compute the time in different areas.

Kids in grade four through eight research Inuit artists and art styles. After a critical look at Inuit sculpture, they use those forms for inspiration as they create one of their own. They practice using the subtractive method of...

Young scholars track movements of ships, tugboats, and barges on the Hudson River estuary in order to practice addition and subtraction skills. They solve word problems by reading and interpreting data from a table. They calculate...

Students solve addition and subtraction problems and decipher and write messages using a code. They read and discuss an informational fact sheet about the Navajo code talkers from World War II, and decode and re-code messages using math...

Fourth graders watch a video and find the circumference of a pumpkin. In this circumference lesson, 4th graders watch a video to help them find the circumference of their pumpkins. Students define the word circumference on their data...

Students examine how ancient Maya counted, and practice addition and subtraction using Maya number glyphs.

Third graders develop an appreciate for the various cultures that are present in their local community. Through reading and research, they explain how various culture came to live in their area. At the conclusion of the unit, 3rd...

Seventh graders use highest and lowest points of land elevation around the world to find the differences. Sea level is zero, so students be operating with positive and negative numbers. After students find the information on the...

Teams of learners integrate reading, writing, math, social studies, and science in this simple, yet effective lesson. They work in groups in order to solve a ten-step problem which requires internet research, the use of a calculator, and...

Students develop a budget spreadsheet to manage finances for their business.  In this finance lesson, students use a spreadsheet program to create a budget with credit and debit columns.  There are step-by-step directions for...

In this pathfinding worksheet, students answer short answer questions about pathfinding, population, and roads. Students complete 7 questions to get their merit badge.

Students plan a trip.  In this trip planning activity, students use a map to find where they would like to visit with a pretend family of 4. They get a specific amount of money and time and need to decide where they will stay and...

Students participate in a simulation of life on a deserted island. They work with their group to develop an island survival plan and summarize it in a journal. Students use a worksheet and challenge cards to earn points. They will be...

Fourth graders explore geographical features through the creation and construction of an original island. In small groups they write a description and draw a blueprint of their island using a draw/paint computer program, and using...

Students use newspapers, games and journal writing activities to examine the importance of money and the role it plays in daily life. They complete several math problems, fill out worksheets and practice changing varying amounts.

Students discuss jettons and their archaeological importance at Jamestown. They then practice using historic counting sheets and artifacts to understand the calculating methods of the early 17th Century, and identify their similarities...

High schoolers practice their geography skills. In this geography lesson plan, students plan a trip in their state that includes calculating mileage, time, and other costs. High schoolers also submit a written trip itinerary.

Learners draft entries about a recent historical event for a history textbook using two specific sources of information. They then compare their entries and examine the differences.

Fifth graders explore geographic locations by creating a travel brochure.

In this activity, students will make a gauge to measure rainfall and see how much rain falls over several days.