A two-part lesson plan asks young scientists to research the contributions of African American scientists at Bell Laboratories. After presenting their findings, class members watch two demonstrations that introduce them to total internal...

Young scholars investigate how both Abraham Lincoln and George Washington displayed the trait of honesty. They listen to read alouds of class books and poems that address both the lives of these men and the trait of honesty. They use a...

What is a natural resource, and what resources did the Lewis and Clark expedition seek? After reading an article on the mapping of the west, learners get into small groups to discuss the important natural resources of the period. They...

Global warming: a political debate or a scientific fact? Young historians read text, complete activities, and participate in group discussion to understand the political debate surrounding global warming and the US decision to withdraw...

Students explore facts about the solar system. They conduct research, and compose lyrics to well-known songs about one of the planets or various members of the solar system.

Tenth graders discover the spread of different diseases in US. In this health science instructional activity, 10th graders research the role of CDC and PHS in protecting the citizens. They explore documented cases of pandemics and their...

Explore the historic and cultural context of the foundations of the United States of America. They identify the political and scientific contributions of early American scientists.

Learners examine a quote from George W. Bush's recent speech on space exploration. They evaluate one writer's stance on Bush's space exploration goals by reading and discussing "Plea to Policy Makers: Let's Take Another Giant Step." In...

Students discover ways to stay healthy by utilizing Internet education software.  In this computer technology lesson, students investigate Internet programs that simulate a field trip by showing images and video.  Students...

In this Internet fact hunt worksheet, students access the "Fact Monster" web site to find the answers to 5 multiple choice questions. They answer questions about Canada, using e-mail, inventions, and Ecuador.

In this science worksheet, students seven questions about outer space. Students are encouraged to research the given website and follow any links that interest them.

Students identify events of the environmental movement in the United States.  For this environment  activity students study Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir, who had a great impact on the environmental movement. 

Students figure out how to design their own space station. They take a tour on the International Space Station to see what living there is really like, and how lessons learned on the ISS help pave the way for future space tourists.

Learners form definitions of the greenhouse effect based on prior knowledge, class discussion, viewing diagrams, and participate in group brainstorming sessions and class discussions related to the impact of the greenhouse effect and...

Students reflect on challenges that face farmers in cultivating crops, including insects. They then simulate how crops are affected by native and non-native insect populations and the options farmers have to protect their crops. Finally,...

In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 5 multiple choice questions covering a variety of concepts. Page contains answer and additional resources link.

Students brainstorm the campus links to global warming. Students pick topics for individual or group research. Students develop a research plan. Students keep good records and report their progress. Students report findings both...

Students read an article on Alaska and its climate concerns.  In this research lesson students create a poster that contrasts Alaska then and now that pertains to climate change. 

Students investigate the solar system and what makes a planet habitable. They complete an online Webquest, simulate a NASA training program online, take an online quiz, answer discussion questions, and locate newspaper articles about the...

First graders classify plants and animals based on their characteristics using examples from the westward journey of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery.

Students examine the safety concerns of driving while sleepy.  In this driving safety instructional activity students come up with techniques that can help drivers stay alert on the road.

Students study airforce aircraft.  In this investigative lesson students discuss an article they read and divide into groups and design three different combat or peacekeeping situations. 

Learners, in groups, examine the use of artifacts and fossils to study people, plants and animals from the past.

Students explore the changes in the Sequoia forest ecosystem. They evaluate reasons for the changes and discuss opposing views of human activity, logging and fire management practices. Students observe a video, describe the location of...