Students improve their multiplication skills by completing the multiplication equations for facts 2, 5, and 10. In this multiplication facts lesson, students use different colored markers to mark on a number line and skip count by 2s....

Fifth graders identify specific words in a sentence to solve the correct operation and write equations. In this writing equations lesson, 5th graders follow the teacher through several word problems on an overhead projector and isolate...

Learners solve problems involving electric charges and force. In this physics lesson, student solve word problems using addition and subtraction of vectors. They identify the direction represented by a vector as it relates to an electric...

Pupils predict the change in water volume when adding marbles to a graduated cylinder. In this Chemistry lesson plan, students will need to make accurate water measurements to determine the fluid displaced by the marbles. The pupils will...

Pupils practice recognition of different music notes and their values and work on throwing cues, scoring, and addition.

Tenth graders complete a course in basic skills in order to meet the standards for sophomore year. Using one of their classmates papers, they identify the main idea, topic sentence and theme. They also identify the transitional words...

Students assemble and decorate a calendar. This is a lesson to be used at the beginning of each month to make a calendar for the month. Math concepts for this lesson consist of each student writing numbers on the calendar.

Young scholars examine the concept of civility. In this modern civilization activity, students study Gandhi's teaching about the attributes of civilized societies and discuss how they can contribute to fostering civilization in their own...

Eighth graders create a researched presentation comparing and contrasting holiday celebrations from the period surrounding Charles' Dickens 'A Christmas Carol.' In this Christmas celebrations lesson, 8th graders discuss differences...

Students simplify equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide as they solve expressions. They relate factoring to solving polynomials.

Learners examine voting rights provided by the United States Constitution. In this voting lesson, students focus on 3 amendments that extended voting rights to all citizens. Learners discuss the importance of expressing opinions through...

Students identify the importance of photography as an entry into the news, good photo taking skills, and the appreciation of photo aesthetics. In this photography instructional activity, students identify the 'Rosetta Stone' of...

Students have fun with math. In this math skills lesson, students collaborate to solve the problems presented in this interactive lesson. The problems pertain to geometry, measurement, probability, number sense, and algebra.

Students explore the National Road to Indiana. In this U.S. highway history and primary source research instructional activity, students read an original journal written by Jane Voorhees Lewis in 1806 describing her trip west on the...

Fourth graders explore the culture and background of the South American Pampas and Gauchos. Through reading and discussion activities, 4th graders gather information about the Gauchos. To conclude the lesson, students create a postcard...

Students visit the Design for the Other 90% exhibition. In this design instructional activity, student learn how to design for the population of the world that is poor or impoverished. In addition, students read New York Times articles...

Students examine how to balance a checkbook.  In this economics lesson plan, students demonstrate that they can balance a checkbook by completing an activity that includes a check register and bank statement.

Fourth graders examine the Roman numeral system. In this Roman numeral lesson, 4th graders study how the symbols used in the Roman numeral system correlate to counting numbers. They detail the uses of the numbers such as in dates, for...

Second graders explore number values by completing estimation problems in class. In this place value lesson, 2nd graders identify the use of decimals in numbers and how they relate to fractions or parts of a whole. Students utilize flash...

Students practice throwing and catching jacks to improve their hand-eye coordination. In groups, they participate in a variety of games in which they use the jacks to improve their problem solving skills. To end the lesson, they pick up...

Students investigate various types of problems using whole numbers and decimals. They use a discussion format while working example problems to help create a baseline for further independent practice. The instructional activity also...

Fourth graders practice mastering the ability to multiply multi-digit numbers utilizing rectangular arrays and a variety of mental math strategies. They model and illustrate meanings of multiplication and division of whole numbers and...

Students brainstorm their rights as Americans. In this The Constitution Lives! lesson, students discern the difference between rights and rules by completing a worksheet. Students consider the differences between types of constitutional...

High schoolers study the effects of different salients and temperatures on vertical movement of an organism.  In this experimental lesson students design different shapes of foil to simulate drifting planktonic organisms.