Pupils determine the meaning of democracy and investigate accomplishments of a number of United States presidents. They look at images of the presidential one dollar coins before they determine how the job of the president differs from...

Students are introduced to the topic of idioms in figurative speech. Using the definition of idioms, they use literature to view examples. They identify idioms in different forms of writing and practice using them in speech. ESL...

Young scholars grow seeds of an apple and learn about Johnny Appleseed. In this apples lesson plan, students map Johnny Appleseed's travels, learn how he got his name, compare different Johnny Appleseed books, and grow apple seeds...

Students read a play and create their own play using Thornton Wilder's Our Townas a resource. In this play lesson, students analyze how theatrical elements contribute to a play's meanings and effects. Students recognize differences...

Students investigate biodiversity by creating reports with their classmates.  In this ecosystem instructional activity, students utilize the Internet to research the different types of life in our environment and different locations...

Students use the Internet and graphic organizers to research the Plymouth Colony the experience of the Pilgrims. Students compare and contrast different colonies and develop a timeline showcasing their research.

Tenth graders explore the causes and effects of the rebellions of Upper and Lower Canada and whether rebellion is an effective means of political change. They research and analyze the impact of the 1837-38 rebellions using primary and...

In this subtraction worksheet, math wizards subtract three-digit numbers from different three-digit numbers. Some of the 24 problems require regrouping.

Pupils choose two composers to research and complete a compare and contrast study of them. For this composer research lesson plan, students select two composers to research. Pupils use Internet sources, the library, and music class...

Students investigate the cultures and politics of different countries and write radio letters to listeners in those countries modeled after Alistair Cooke's "Letter from America."

Students observe the differences between low- and high-frequency sounds. They research and compare the characteristics of various animals that rely on infrasonic sounds to communicate.

Students research different careers they are interested in. They plan goals in those careers and present their findings to the class. They are scored on their presentation by a rubric that is included in the lesson.

Students examine the different elements of a fairy tale. They discover why setting, characters, problems and solutions are important in a fairy tale. They recreate the fairy tale in modern times and create a storybook to accompany their...

Students examine different perspectives of slavery. They write a personal account of slavery as a slave trader, a plantation owner, and fugitives and working slaves. They role-play these roles for the class.

Students write a journal exercise that relates to preparing for a trip. They make a visual map to generate ideas about things to see, do and learn during the field trip. They assign roles for different tasks that need to be performed...

Students observe and identify the types of simple machines. They conduct research and gather data to increase the comprehension of simple machines. Students identify and comprehend data to complete a graphic organizer and focus...

Students evaluate case studies in which a person is exposed to a sexually transmitted infection. They read, discuss and answer questions based on four different case studies which involve herpes, HPV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.

In this Medieval Law and Order worksheet, students read and see visuals of the different types of punishments given to people who committed crimes. Students then answer three questions about what they read.

Students examine different types of community helpers. In this introduction to community helpers lesson, students discuss stories and view a PowerPoint presentation of students working as community helpers and defining the jobs.

Learners study the different types of weather and how storms form.  In this weather instructional activity students make their own "tornado in a bottle" and create brochures.

Young scholars interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this presidential history instructional activity, students research the accomplishments of Lyndon B. Johnson. Young...

In this worm fact worksheet, students use provided links to research facts about worms and answer a set of questions. Links to additional resources are given.

Pairs of ecologists select an animal and investigate an ecosystem from its point of view. This simple lesson plan involves Internet research and putting together a presentation of collected information. 

Think outside the box and use an engaging, interactive app that shows the relationship between square roots and squares using an actual square. Pupils find that moving a slider increases the side length of a square and its associated area.