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

Students 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. 

Students create their own water cycle in a terrarium. In this water cycle lesson plan, 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,...

Learners explore the definition of matter.  In exploring matter instructional activity students get into groups and navigate the Internet to answer questions. 

Learners 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. Learners research the websites for information...

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

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

Students brainstorm ideas related to gun control and share with the class. in this gun control lesson, students research teacher approved websites related to gun control. Students write a paper in groups on a self selected topic related...

Young scholars explore the life of Benjamin Franklin. In this American history instructional activity, students research primary and secondary documents regarding Franklin's life. Young scholars should examine the point of view each of...

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 put their cataloging skills into practice. In this research lesson plan students examine the listed websites that feature Dewey Decimal classification. Students then collaborate to use the Dewey Decimal classification system to...

Students create newspapers. In 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 plan, students discuss the attributes of a divide. Students then research and discuss the digital divide.

Young scholars explore the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson, students collaborate to research the war. They examine Matthew Brady photographs that inspire them to create a memorial to honor those who served in the Civil War.

Learners explore ancient Egypt. In this Egypt lesson, students use the Internet to research ancient Egypt and then participate in several activities that help them better understand Egyptian culture.

Young scholars explore American values. In this American history lesson plan, students read passages from Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea. Young scholars collaborate to conduct research in order to build a timeline of the events...

Learners examine how democracy stands the test of time. For this technology lesson, students research inventions and contributions of the 20th century in order to gather information to write a persuasive essay on the topic.

Ninth graders watch soap operas online.  In this English lesson, 9th graders explore the story elements of the soap opera.  Students write a journal on their own interpretations of characters. 

Students analyze public health issues. In this public health lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the health concerns and diseases of the 20th and 21st centuries. Students also  interview medical...

Young scholars conduct a mock presidential interview. In this US presidents lesson, students research the lives of former U.S. presidents and then role play interviews of the "presidents."

Learners use the Internet to study great white sharks and answer questions.  In this ocean lesson students create and produce a website that summarizes the information they obtained in their research. 

Students explore the Public Theater in New York City. In this theater lesson, students consider mission of the Public Theater and learn more about its productions. Students create their own event schedules for the Public Theater.

Students . In this organization lesson, students have a general discussion about sports cards and make a chart to answer the questions. Students read the baseball card story from USA Today. Students watch a web video about sports in New...

Seventh graders explore the term community.  In this Social Studies activity, 7th graders develop a definition of the term community.  Students create a sculpture that is related to their community.