Students investigate the habits of animals by studying their prints.  In this animal life lesson, students investigate the different types of tracks left from animals by researching the Internet.  Students utilize clay or...

This is a printout of the slides for a presentation on fiber optics. In bullet-style notes, it covers how optic fibers work, their structure, different types, and their use. You may use these as a lecture guide, or if you want to take...

Students examine the following topics: geography and culture, types of foods, cooking utensils, and cooking techniques used. They present in groups, then prepare ethnic food products.

Students practice the basic typing position, and practice key stroking, spacing and return. They study to operate the home row letter keys and the basic service keys by touch.

Students explore the rebound of balls. In this energy conversion lesson, students explore the physics behind the rebound of various types of sports balls. Through the experimental design process using balloons, students investigate and...

Fourth graders use the computer program 'Pixie' to create a topographic, detailed map for the state they live in. In this mapping skills lesson, 4th graders use Pixie to make a map of their state that includes topographic features, state...

Students explore internet safety. In this cyber safety lesson plan, students gain information on how to choose safe websites. Students get tips on what types of information is safe to share on the internet and things to be aware of.

Students discover the letters of the alphabet by participating in a game.  In this phonics lesson, students create books about themselves using their favorite toys and pets.  Students utilize a computer program called Mouse In...

Second graders study basic facts about consumers and consumer goods. The book "On Market Street" is used in this lesson.

Students classify items and numbers on Venn Diagrams using computer applets. They find the similarities and differences in everyday objects.

Students, working in expert groups, study a form of energy. They plan a slide show presentation using pictures, clip art, and student taken digital pictures that show the energy type they have become experts in. They use a planning sheet...

Sixth graders explore reasons for earthquakes. They discuss and describe the types of faults. Using the internet, 6th graders research a specific location of a former earthquake. They describe the damage, magnitude, the epicenter,...

Pupils define spelling/vocabulary words using an online dictionary. In this Internet resources lesson, students learn how to use an online dictionary to look up the definitions of their spelling or vocabulary words.

Students discover the concept of biotechnology. In this biotechnology instructional activity, students explore the history of biotechnology and its implications today.

High schoolers examine the different types of vessels used in commercial shipping.  In this commercial shipping lesson students apply force and motion to problems of marine safety. 

Students research types of auto insurance that are required in the state of Florida. They choose an automobile and find the cost of insurance to legally drive it.

Young scholars create resumes. In this careers lesson, students look through classified ads and decide on a "job" to apply for. Young scholars write mock resumes by using professional resumes as an outline.

Learners study sonar and will explain the concept of it and its major components.  In this design lesson students build a low-cost sonar system. 

Students explore the classified ads for employment opportunities and create a resume. In this resume writing lesson students choose a specific job, they must determine what kind of experience, education, etc. they must have to acquire...

Young scholars begin their examination of Employment Law. In groups, they identify the types of protections in place for employees and examine situations in which their rights were violated. They act out various skits and discuss the new...

Students are read the story "Gingerbread Baby". They work together to develop a 3D map of the journey the baby traveled in the story. They practice their map reading skills to complete the lesson.

Students study the effects of shielding on the amount of detectable radioactivity from a gamma source. They investigate the shielding of one type of metal, then design their own experiments to answer questions raised during the...

Young scholars create a PowerPoint show illustrating two types of figurative language. They demonstrate understanding of personification by creating and interpreting simple examples. They also demonstrate understanding of alliteration.

Students are introduced to the concepts of translation, reflection, and rotation. They practice translating, reflecting, and rotating two-dimensional objects on the coordinate plane. students use computers to learn about the three concepts.