Students explore the concept of rebuilding a community after a disaster. In this rebuilding after a disaster lesson, students discuss the role of government in rebuilding a community. Students discuss financial issues that occur when...

High schoolers explore the concept of taxes. In this tax lesson, students investigate types of taxes and deductions taken out of a paycheck before they see it. High schoolers calculate the tax on a given dollar amount. Students...

Students learn that the price of an item is defined by its supply and demand. In this lesson students graph the relationship between demand and supply of various products, students also consider hidden costs.

Students experiment with different bacterias that they found and make predictions of their growth.  In this investigative lesson students use petri dishes to grow their bacteria then summarize what has happened. 

Students study Ireland and its distinctive culture.  In this exploring Ireland lesson plan students view a program on Ireland, answer questions then divide into groups and research the Irish connection. 

Students examine the California environments. In this environmental lesson, students examine the various ecosystems of California, creating a presentation on how these environments impact Big Sur. They write a paper defending their point...

Ninth graders study facts about human blood and what it is made of.  In this blood composition lesson students divide into groups and complete several activities. 

Ninth graders use the Internet to research the liver and the effects of alcoholism.  In this alcohol addiction lesson students divide into groups and get information on their topic.

Students use the Internet to investigate earthquakes and plate tectonics. In this plate tectonics instructional activity, students complete a web quest with multiple links and activity types relating to earthquakes and volcanoes. They...

Young scholars view video on grizzly bear.  For this research lesson students create a list of questions about grizzlies and create a life size poster of an adult grizzly. 

Fifth graders explore walrus and their habitat.  For this animal adaptation lesson students complete a hands on activity while in groups and use the Internet for research. 

Students consider the information presented in the WNET videotape of India: Land of the Tiger/Unknown Seas (Episode 3).  In this biology lesson, students view the video and engage in a discussion about the questions posed in the video.

Students explore extreme earth phenomenons. In this savage planet lesson, students explore and report on various types of severe weather and earth phenomenons using the Internet, a word processor, or other multimedia device.

Young scholars examine the concept of a solar system. In this research based lesson, students compare a star and a planet. They explain the requirements for life in a biosphere.

Eighth graders study tropical and temperate rainforests.  In this rainforest lesson plan students complete a lab activity using the Internet. 

Pupils create animations of black holes using a computer and also materials that are scanned and used in their animation.  In this black hole lesson students explore how to use animation and create an example of a Black Hole. 

Young scholars create their own water cycle in a terrarium. In this water cycle lesson, students research the water cycle and complete a worksheet using the Internet. They create a water cycle of their own in a jar with stones, sand,...

Students create their own barometer, precipitation, rain gauge, anemometer, and more with their weather stations. In this weather station lesson plan, students access on line websites on how to make their own weather tools.

Students explore the relationship between politics and religion. In this religion and ethics lesson, students examine hyperlinks created by their instructor from the suggested sites list. Students research the websites for information...

Students explore Irish-American culture. In this immigration lesson, students watch video segments regarding immigration in the 1840's and 1850's. Students discuss the discrimination Irish-Americans faced as they listen to songs and...

Young scholars explore the pros and cons of forest fires. In this science lesson plan, students research the ecological implications of forest fires. Young scholars record their findings in journals and compose a persuasive e-mail to...

Eleventh graders examine the background of Native American myths and legends.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders read a myth out loud to their classmates.  Students compare and contrast their myths with other...

Students create newspapers. For this technology skills lesson, students create a newspaper layout using a word processor program. The newspaper features stories regarding the Brooklyn Museum of Art.

Students explore thedigital divide. In this technology skills lesson, students discuss the attributes of a divide. Students then research and discuss the digital divide.