Students research volcanoes, storms, atmospheric conditions, etc., find information and collect facts, create a simulation of a science news broadcast, watch a video clip of an avalanche, and create an artistic rendering of one naturally...

Look back on the inventions, concepts, cultural items, and literary contributions of the past one hundred years. Young historians will compose a presentation based on the research they do in favor of one thing that should withstand the...

Students use the internet to discover information about dolphins. They examine their behavior, appearance and distribution of dolphins.

Tenth graders analyze information from students who have left school before graduation, and utilize the information as a strategy designated to lower the drop-out rate of the at-risk students. They design a rubric, create a web page, and...

Second graders listen to the story "Chicken Little" as it is read to the whole group while recognizing similarities in the character's names. They create another character to be added to the story using the same rhyming pattern and make...

Students consider how empires are created and sustained, examine Peutinger Table as a whole and in detail as tool of empire for Rome, c. 250 CE, create ancient time-distance travel chart that synthesizes series of strip maps, and...

Young scholars investigate podcasting. They read an article related to podcasting. Students access a podcast and using various features such as pausing, rewinding, and fast-forwarding. They work in small groups to produce an original...

In this alphabet garden book worksheet, students cut out, color and assemble a mini book. Each page has an alphabet letter and a picture of a garden-related object. Example: Kk- K is for Kohlrabi.

High schoolers research the 2008 presidential candidates and the required process for becoming an American presidential candidate. The class discusses both the process and the candidates, and some of the reasons someone might want to run...

Students examine recycling. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students practice persuading others to recycle as they collaborate to prepare small group skits. Students discuss the issue and write reflections about the experience.

Young scholars analyze the concept of global commons dilemma.  In this investigative instructional activity students read an article on the Middle East Media Research Institute and answer questions accordingly. 

Eleventh graders examine the duties and powers of the president.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders research to find information on the role of the president.  Students practice reading and listening skills.  

Pupils research the uses and symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet. They complete a worksheet to translate and transcribe phrases of English into the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Second graders play in a listening game and brainstorm ways to communicate health information and ideas.

Students discuss the many processes involved with personal banking. They create their own budget based on their career choices. They also practice balancing a checkbook.

Young scholars examine the process of peer mediation. They watch and discuss a video, identify the guidelines of mediation from the video, identify conflicts they have been involved in, and role-play a dispute using the mediation process.

Young scholars work in groups, researching, planning and presenting a 7-10 day excursion to a Spanish speaking country. This lesson emphasizes internet research culminating in an oral presentation of each trip.

Students brainstorm types of accommodations needed for space travel. They create a table of categories for these accommodations and work in groups to research the categories. Each group puts together a five minute presentation to present...

Students use the internet to research the flu. Using various websites, they identify who should get flu shots, how to protect themselves and guidelines for getting over the flu. They write a one page report on their findings to end the...

First graders are exposed to a variety of texts that deal with mice. The use of the library is recommended to saturate the classroom with available books. Young students work in groups with the help of the teacher to define traits and...

Students study the art of negotiation and review problem-solving strategies. They use this information to solve problems that relate to school, United States, and world issues.

Young scholars complete their examination over the Jewish Diaspora. Using population figures, they discover the importance of percentages in exploring trends. They use their own ethnic group and determine how it is represented in the...

Students identify the different organ systems found throughout the human body. Using a model, they explain and draw the flow of blood and name the parts of the circulatory system. They create their own circulation city in which to show...

Learners research recent movements within modern art and discover how they have influenced one another. Using an artist, they examine the life and works of him or her. They define conceptual art and work together in groups to create...