A great idea for showing language arts pupils the universality of themes, even in the real world! Have class members choose an idea-noun (peace, justice, war, love, etc.) at the beginning of the year or semester. They complete weekly...

Young journalists use four strategies from an "Am I Being Fair?" tip sheet to check for and counter personal biases about a topic. Scholars apply the strategies to an article about the best pizza as guided practice. Participants then...

Everyone knows a tree makes a sound when it falls, but what do we know about dying trees? Class members learn background information about Laurel wilt disease from a teacher-led presentation. Team members work with partners to read and...

Dressing for success is not always about looking sharp. Sometimes it is about staying warm and dry. Present your class with an activity that challenges groups of pupils to design a layered material for blizzard conditions. The teams test...

Students read a short article about the upcoming release of the new Harry Potter novel. They debate the issues surrounding the marketing of students's books and films after internet research to support or oppose the topic.

Young scientists participate in a hands-on experiment to explore Einstein's theory of relativity in a creative manner. They investigate various waves and compare their characteristics as they discuss how each wave is created....

Young scholars define basic design vocabulary. They examine fabrics and sort into similar piles, design a picture of a beautiful room and label each art element in the design. They read an article from an interior design magazine and...

Students explore the Support Services Career Pathway using articles in the Health Careers Planner (HCP).

Students use the Internet and worksheets to calculate the costs, advantages and disadvantages to buying or leasing a car. They write a summary of their investigation and decide which option they think is better.

Learners assess how people currently employed got their jobs and the process they went through to be interviewed for the positions they acquired. They analyze how their past job experiences have helped them obtain their current jobs.

Students identify, explore, and analyze the effects of their daily exposure to advertising.

Students study the concept of sustainable agricultural practices through cocoa farming and the lives of the people who are the producers. Students watch a slide show and read a story which helps them understand the origins of chocolate,...

Young scholars explore the environment by identifying invasive species. In this ecosystem observation activity, students identify the native species that exist in an exotic land such as Hawaii and the impact of invasive plants, insects...

Ninth graders research a future career and write a resume for the job. For this job skills lesson, 9th graders work in groups to identify future job skills and duties. Students then write a resume for the job.

Students discuss information about reasons babies cry and ways to cope with the crying. It also provided information about Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Students research and define nanotechnology and how nanotechnology products are being used in the development of new textiles for different industries. They demonstrate basic flaws found in the clothing industry today: shrink, fade,...

Third graders explore the delicate balance the must be maintained in a rainforest ecosystem. In this ecosystems instructional activity, 3rd graders learn about the importance of "little things" such as bugs or a certain plant in the...

An excellent source on writing the executive summary of a business plan; including, what it should accomplish and its attributes. This was written in October 2000 by David E. Gumpert.

This article originating from a cooperation provides an in depth look at the factors that contribute to social responsibility. This includes a summary, the nature of social responsibility, its importance, and a general conclusion. Links...

This article by Gerald Hanks focuses on what is involved in a financial analysis report which is used to determine if a company can deliver a solid return on investment.

Inspired by a meeting at a Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) conference, this article is a summary of the main points made by presenter Professor H. Douglas Brown. Teaching students to be respectful citizens can...

Inspired by a meeting at a Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) conference, this article is a summary of the main points made by presenter Professor H. Douglas Brown. Teaching students to be respectful citizens can...

Summary and abstract of article about processing cotton, includes a description of ginning.

This site from the McMaster University is a hyperlink to a summary of an article written by Joseph Schumpeter on the concept of social value for the Quarterly Journal of Economics. This site is recommended for the serious student.