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Willie Nelson: All Together Now!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students recite Willie Nelson's lyrics in one voice and then analyze their tone and vocabulary usage. They research Willie Nelson's history and dramatize the song: "On the Road Again."
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From Here to Technology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers, while in the computer lab, create a slide on an assigned topic that becomes part of a class presentation. They trace the evolution of the computer and identify the pioneers of technology and investigate the impact that...
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A Look Through My Antonia's Eyes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars explore life as a pioneer in the late 1890's. In this appreciation of history lesson plan, students read excerpts from My Antonia. Young scholars create presentations about life and culture in Nebraska.  Students write an...
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Our Small World

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore indigenous and Native cultures, and promote appreciation for the contributions from these cultures. They explore the concept of cultural conservation and gain more understanding about the issues that tribes face today. ...
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The Civil War

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners explore the Civil War. Using computer technology, they create informational flash cards about the Civil War. Students use artwork to depict Civil War activities. They examine topics such as battles, leaders, tactics, prisoner of...
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Separation Anxiety

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the instances in history in which groups of people were segregated by race or ethnicity. After reading an article, they discover how apartheid impacted people's attempt to an education. Using the internet, they research...
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Ozone and Temperature Data Analysis, South Pole Antarctica

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the layers of the atmosphere, and the history of the ozone hole. They discuss the chemistry of the ozone formation. Students compare seasonal data collected with ozonesondes. They compare Antarctic and Arctic ozone hole...
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A Holiday Card in KidPix

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create a holiday card using computer software.  In this computer card making lesson, students design an original holiday card using a variety of tools.  Students navigate the software utilizing various tools.
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Talking Rocks

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explain the difference between Petroglyphs and Pictographs from Ancient Native American peoples. They create symbols that are representative of a story about their world.
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Le Tour de France

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore French geography, history and culture. They imagine that they are a tour company that is trying to promote the trip to prospective customers. In addition, they make travel arrangements in French, practice computer...
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Rock Around the Map

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the geographical histories of various musical genres and make maps that note important places in music history. They Write geographical biographies about one of their favorite musical artists.
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Lewis and Clark: Prized Possessions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider the role of Sacagawea as part of the Corps of Discovery. In this Lewis and Clark expedition lesson, students discover details about Sacagawea's wampum belt and then create their own wampum belts using their computer and...
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The Tudors' True Story

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study Tudor England. In this English history lesson, students research bookmarked Internet sources in order to learn about the 6 wives of King Henry VIII and the Reformation.
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Death at Jamestown

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students investigate deaths at Jamestown. In this history instructional activity, students research the high mortality rate at the Jamestown settlement as they write a position paper supporting or disputing the theories of Dr. Hancock.
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Transforming Fairy Tales

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners use technology to write original fairy tales.  In this fairy tale lesson, students write their version of famous fairy tales using Alphasmart or computers.  Learners illustrate their stories.
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Telling Time Timeline

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Use the Internet and library resources to compose a telling time timeline -- a visual history of time. Students will develop research skills and gain perspective about telling time by discovering the history of clocks and time.
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Hard Times, Soft Sell

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze art to determine themes for the Great Depression Era. In this Great Depression lesson, students identify themes for the era and research evidence for the themes to present to the class. Students interview family members...
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Time Marches On

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the times of Colonial America by creating a timeline.  In this U.S. History instructional activity, students research a teacher-directed website about African Americans in early colonial times.  Students utilize their...
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The Immigration Experience

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students research the reasons people immigrated to the United States. In this United States history lesson plan, students explore the causes and effects of immigrating. Students engage in a role-playing scenario , watch a video, and...
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Technology at Work

For Teachers K - 5th
Students complete a research project.  In this technology lesson plan, students discuss the term technology and when technology began.  Students work in groups to brainstorm a list of the top ten technological advances in history. ...
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Electronic Components

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students review new terminology and computer circuits and the value of a resistor. They complete three experiments, "Resistance Activities," Transistor Activities,"Diode Activities" and enter data, results and their findings on Student...
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All The Way to Timbuktu

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the concept of historic preservation and relate it to their own families and communities. After reading an article, they discuss the efforts of Mali to preserve their history. Using the internet, they research one...
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Prisoners in Another War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the role of the Geneva Convention. In this world history instructional activity, students investigate primary sources that prompt them to consider the evolution of the Geneva Convention.
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Acid or Base? Toxie's on the Case

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students recognize the difference between acids and bases.  In this ToxMystery instructional activity, students play a computer game and experiment to find the difference between acids and bases. Students use litmus paper to determine if...

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