Writing prompts are great because you can usually find one for any holiday or event. Have your class help the Lorax in his quest to spread the word about Earth Day and environmental awareness with a short printable prompt. The page...

Identify natural resources in the world and how they translate into economic development. For this global economy lesson, your class will utilize the Internet to view an Oregon Time Web which they research to examine the history of...

Learners examine how pollutants can affect ocean animals. In this pollution lesson, students read a story about the ocean floor, think about what would happen to the plants and animals if the ocean became dirty or polluted, and conduct...

Students discover the medical breakthroughs provided by profit and non-profit organizations. In this nonprofit and profit organizations lesson, students learn philanthropic terms, research recent medical breakthroughs, then construct and...

High schoolers interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this African American history lesson, students examine the African American experience in Oregon.

At the heart of this resource is a beautifully detailed PowerPoint presentation (provided in PDF form) on the overall physical geography of Australia, basic facts about the country, Aboriginal history, and Australia culture and lifestyle.

It was the single bloodiest day in Civil War history. Now, class members have the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of soldiers who fought in the Battle of Antietam using an interactive website. Supplemental resources include...

Young scholars explore the environment by reading a story in class. In this water formation lesson, students define environmental terms such as rivers, streams, gulf, oceans and lakes. Young scholars read the story A River Ran Wild and...

Define vocabulary related to global waste. Creative thinkers review and illustrate terms for the Global Garbage Picture Dictionary. They play a vocabulary game in which co-operative skills among players in encouraged. A great way to...

Middle schoolers explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this service learning lesson, students examine private property land use practices in order to study their impact on the environment.

Students examine the relationship between land development and the environment. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students explore how population density, land development, transportation, and impervious surfaces take their toll...

Students develop a communication project about city wildlife. For this wildlife service project lesson, students research city wildlife, create a presentation of their groups choice, and present their findings. Students evaluate how...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students examine what to do with waste as they plan and implement a strategy for controlling their school's trash.

Students compare the basic needs of plants to the basic needs of democracy. In this democracy comparison lesson, students complete a worksheet on what happens to a plant that's not nourished. Students draw a correlation to the basics of...

Students explore what it means to be a good steward of the environment. For this Earth Day lesson, students create watercolor pictures of how to take care of the earth. They brainstorm ideas for an Earth Day project.

Students consider caring for their environment. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students read Miss Rumphius and discuss how sharing their time, talent, and treasure through volunteering makes the world better.

Students read "The Rainbow Fish" and discuss how the fish benefited by giving others. In this sharing instructional activity, students prepare plants and letters for senior citizens. Students present their letters and plants at a visit...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students consider the plight of water as they consider water use and distribution. Students listen to an excerpt from The Well and consider...

Young scholars take charge of a recycling project . In this environmental issues lesson, students manage a paper recycling project and use compost made from the recycled paper to beautify trees.

Students become familiar with the song writer Woody Guthrie and his song, This Land Is Your Land. In this getting to know our land activity, students understand the vocabulary of the song and some biographical information about Woody...

Students build a list of gardening vocabulary from prior knowledge of gardens. In this gardening instructional activity, students understand the importance of gardens to humans and animals for food, shelter, and air. Students discuss the...

Students build a bird sanctuary. In this service learning lesson plan, students explore the variety of plants that could be put into the garden and make the selection of best plants for the area.

Students prepare to build and plant a garden. In this service learning instructional activity, students take all the necessary steps to prepare a community garden for planting and reflect on the experience.

Students investigate the effect of dams on the ecosystem. In this environmental instructional activity, students read case studies on the Aswan Dam and the Colorado River Basin and construct a T-chart to compare the effects on the region.