Young scholars write a story based on their research of the Oregon Trail. Using the Internet and traditional sources, they engage in research about pioneer's experiences on the Oregon Trail during westward expansion. Students write a...

Students create and move pictures to illustrate the various combinations for the number 5. In this number 5 lesson, students use the stamp function and paint tools to create a number sentence for all possible combinations of the number 5.

Students practice lining up quickly by following the rules on a card that is in their hands while lining up.

Students, after reading an Accelerated Reader historical fiction book, research the actual historical time period portrayed in the book. Then, working in a cooperative learning group, they create a HyperStudio presentation.

Students watch and discuss an M. C. Escher video, use what they have learned to explain and apply their knowledge of tessellations in order to create a slide translation, present their findings in a 12" x 18" poster, and explore...

Fourth graders evaluate various graphs for the best way to reflect statistical data. They use a spreadsheet to organize data and generate varied graphic representations. They select the graph they feel best shows their results.

Students search for information and pictures of dinosaurs to distinguish between meat-eating and plant-eating dinosaurs. They explore theories about their extinction, and create illustrations of dinosaurs using Kid Pix or other drawing...

Fifth graders identify areas of careers that coincide with their individual interests.

Students view and discuss the public television program, Wide Angle: Young, Muslim, and French. They research and write a position in favor of or against the headscarf ban in France, and examine the influence of media in shaping...

Students explore plant species and the climates and conditions in their environment. They explore this living museum on the Garden's thirty-four acres to encounter over 13,000 plant species from around the globe.

Fourth graders participate in a canned food drive.

Eighth graders, in groups, study the law on the Internet.

Fourth graders create an electronic story showing the interrelationship of species within the marine environment. They utilize the educational software, 'Destination Ocean' during this engaging lesson.

Fourth graders research as assigned 20th century woman, copy and past the URL in an e-mail, and send the e-mail to the teacher.

Seventh graders use information from the stock exchange, to create a multimedia presentation and present it to the class. This lesson teaches communication and technology skills.

Third graders write and present a descriptive 'powergraph' that describes a secret object using prior knowledge of adjectives, clustering graphic organizers, and presentation skills. Authors read powergraphs and classmates 'Guess What It...

Students read a literary selection about the Holocaust. They examine a website with art and poems created by students regarding this topic. Then they create poetry that demonstrates their understanding of the literary selection on the...

Students e-mail questions about Florida History from 1900 until the present to e-mail buddies. They include the question and where the information can be found.

Second graders use ClarisWorks to edit a paragraph for correct punctuation, capitalization and correct spelling of high frequency words. The paragraph to be edited is imbedded in this lesson plan.

Students are introduced to the ISLA website, given instruction and practice time to develop search skills. They complete an assignment utilizing ISLA records, presenting their assignment to the class.

Eighth graders use the Internet to research information of American corporations and the PowerPoint to relate this to their classmates.

Students examine the use of the Information System for Los Angeles to research a period of theater, TV or film. They research either a wardrobe period or a set/scene design and present their findings to the class.

Learners conduct Internet research about an author. They complete a title slide for that author which includes a picture of the author and a recording of the student's voice introducing the slide. All slides then be compiled into a class...

Students explore the online dictionary portion of the EnchantedLearning.com website. They copy pictures and text to create an on-going, student-created classroom book which exposes them to different countries, cultures, animals, etc.