Students associate explorers with specific discoveries. They apply research skills to inquire about the explorers. Students switch roles with the instructor for the class to demonstrate what they have learned.

Students study traits of organisms including genetics and inheritance. In this genetic traits lesson, students complete a shared reading and discuss the 6 traits of uniqueness. Students sort themselves by specific traits and chart their...

Fifth graders study the Civil War. In this US history lesson, 5th graders simulate what life was like during the Civil War by having two groups with one group given more materials than the other group. Students then draw a...

Students explore using crickets' chirps to calculate temperature. They read "Cricket in Times Square" and "The Quiet Cricket," read and discuss a Cricket eBook, develop a formula and calculate temperature using cricket chirps, and graph...

Students acknowledge the difference between science and science fiction through a compare/contrast activity. They discuss their reading materials together. Students identify characteristics specific to science fiction.

Students critically examine advertising. They investigate how to become wiser consumers. They explore the topic of advertising more deeply by using the reports called "Web of Deception" and "Selling America's Kids: Commercial Pressures...

Students study vocabulary words associated with indoor air quality. In this air quality lesson, students participate in a word card game where they write sentences for the vocabulary words given. Students then check the original teacher...

Learners study the stages of the water cycle and evaporation. For this water cycle lesson, students read Water Cycles and color a diagram of the water cycle. Learners review related terms and sing a song about the Water Cycle. Students...

Young scholars write on a variety of topics, maximize creative and expository writing skills, develop focused writing, organize ideas, incorporate detail in writing, and exhibit varied and precise word choice.

Young scholars gain an understanding of scientific methods and use process skills (such as observing, classifying, and predicting) to solve a problem. They develop an understanding of the need for natural preservation.

First graders read Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day, write sentence or paragraph about their experience with a bad day, and combine their work with that of classmates to create class book.

Students research the Holocaust. They read the autobiography, Night, by Elie Wiesel, conduct research on a child of the Holocaust, and write an essay comparing/contrasting the life of their selected child with that of Elie Wiesel.

First graders measure how a shadow changes over the course of a day. They write about what they would do if they lost their shadow, and make silhouettes of themselves. Students make up a shadow dance and read stories about shadows.

Eleventh graders will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding Key Idea: As listeners and readers, 11th graders will collect data, facts, and ideas, discover relationships, concepts, and generalizations. As...

Pupils study about the different parts of their body and the names of bones as well. They gain an understanding of the function about the parts. Students follow along as the teacher guides them and points out various parts and their...

Fifth graders listen to a read aloud of David Mc Cauley's book Motel of the Mysteries. They discuss an unknown artifact and decide what it might be used for. They research other artifacts and play "What's that Relic?"

Second graders study the world of insects. They join Greenpatch Kids, an organization of young people who are interested in nature and want to protect our environment. In addition, the students assess use of technology as a valuable...

Students study tourism and conservation. In this coral development lesson students view a PowerPoint presentation and write a report. 

Third graders study how to group animals by their physical characteristics. They examine how animals have adapted to have their needs met by the environment.

Second graders use M&M candies to graph colors, illustrate story problems and practice hands-on math. They use spreadsheets, worksheets and graphs to organize math problems that use M&M's.

Students survey, graph and chart their prior knowledge about diabetes. They read a handout and complete a K-W-L chart. They develop a rubric to assess their diet and exercise and develop a shopping list, menu and exercise plan to share.

Pupils investigate the mysteries of air. For this science lesson, young scholars participate in hands-on activities that require them to use the scientific inquiry model to study air.

Seventh graders present information about the Industrial Revolution. In this Industrial Revolution instructional activity, 7th graders work in groups research inventions and prepare an information poster for the invention. Students...

Sixth graders explore ancient Greece. In this ancient civilizations lesson, 6th graders research how ancient Greece influenced modern societies. Students prepare PowerPoint presentations to share their findings with their classmates.