Students complete a variety of activities as they examine forms of energy, use of energy, different technologies to harness energy and the ethical implications of these sources and technologies.

Young scholars identify and evaluate the current FDA procedures for drug development, testing and approval. They conduct Internet research, work in groups to create charts and participate in a class discussion about the pros and cons of...

Seventh graders master the SQ3R method. They begin reading for a purpose and organize thoughts through categorizing them. They write in their notebooks what they think about the lesson and the classroom for the day and write a...

Young scholars engage in snow-related activities during the first winter snowfall. After explaining the elements needed for it to snow, they preserve snowflakes on frozen slides and observe them under a microscope. Then, they write...

Students create plots of land in three different ecosystems and use AppleWorks to collect data for research. This lesson includes a downloadable worksheet and can be accomplished in four days.

Students view various aspects of peer pressure and their complications. Students define the issues of uniform rules and design a uniform for their teachers. Students develop ideas for dress codes.

Pupils identify various housing options, focusing on rental vs. purchase and short vs. long term. With a partner, students discuss their housing situation. Once their discussion is complete, pupils write a brief paragraph weighing the...

Students explore and discuss the various account options available to them at the bank. They create a paragraph stating the pros and cons of each kind of banking account. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English.

Students observe two chelae. They write three differences they observe in their notebooks. Students suggest a hypothesis which would explain these differences. They dissect the chela. Students analyze the lobster claw as a mechanical lever.

Students develop a matrix to determine the number of differences between each set of primate species. They determine closely related organisms then complete the cladogram and answer a set of questions.

Seventh graders explore the basics of composition, acrylic painting techniques, and color theory, examine works of the American painter Wayne Thiebaud, and create still lifes using three pieces of candy.

Third graders study Henry Ford and his invention of the assembly line. They write about the differences between cars of the past and the cars they see in their community today. They take a fieldtrip to the Henry Ford Mansion.

Students use interactive geometry exploration software (GES) to create a two-point perspective drawing. They explore basic geometry concepts in and geometric transformations of the model of a rectangular prism viewed from different...

Seventh graders demonstrate the processes of science by posing questions and investigating phenomena through language, methods and instruments of science. They study the body features or systems of several animals.

Students describe the importance of aquaculture as a source for protein intake by humans globally. They are given a number from 1-3 as they enter the class. All "1's" recieve 10 beans. All "2's" recieve 5 beans. All "3's" recieve 1 bean....

Students examine the concepts of green building used in constructing or renovating a building. They conduct an interview with someone who sells green materials, or designs or implements green building plans. They work in teams to...

In this chemistry worksheet, students review how chemistry has helped grow and preserve different foods. This worksheet has 11 fill in the blank, 3 multiple choice, and 6 short answer questions.

In this conditional sentences worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer questions regarding financial decisions. Students also finish 6 sentence starters.

Young scholars recognize the concept of temperature, including degrees, and the melting and freezing process. In this 1st - 2nd grade lesson plan, students identify the temperature of various objects, as well as create their own paper...

Learners describe flowering plants and see why angiosperms are the most successful plants.  In this angiosperms lesson plan students identify angiosperms and explain how they reproduce. 

Students examine the work of Spanish conquistadors. In this Inca lesson, students research factors that led to Pizzaro's conquest of the Inca and compose essays pertaining to their findings.

Young scholars examine the role of women in Mesoamerica. They watch segments of the Discovery video "Mesoamerica: The History of Central America". After conducting further research pertaining to specific Mayan women, they write...

Students explore products of the rainforest. In this environmental stewardship instructional activity, students discover the resources that the rainforest holds and examine products from the rainforest used around the world.

Students study credit and interest in a novel and consumer math activity. In this credit activity, students read the book Bingo Brown and the Language of Love. Students discuss the book and the ideas of credit, interest, and loans....