The kids in your class are probably experts at navigating the computer, but do they know the difference between hardware and software? Teach computer skills to any level of computer user with a helpful reference sheet. It...

Logical thinking is at the forefront of this jam-packed lesson, with young mathematicians not only investigating geometric concepts but also how they "know what they know". Through each activity and worksheet, learners wrestle with...

Introduce your class to encoding text. Pairs work together to create a protocol to send text prior to learning ASCII encoding. Groups then collaborate to send and translate ASCII codes creating a formatted text message. 

Groups sort through NASA data provided in a graphic to create a graph using uniform units and intervals. Individuals then make connections to the increasing, decreasing, and constant intervals of the graph and relate these...

First, young citizens learn about water consumption by doing some research themselves on their home water usage and sharing their findings with the class. Then, they do some brainstorming and devise a plan to reduce water consumption.

What's in your water? And, why is water quality so important? Enhance your class's level of water appreciation through a lesson that demonstrates the necessity of water quality. Environmental enthusiasts explore the EPA's Clean Water...

What does your class know about GMOs? Are they savvy to selective breeding? Challenge young minds to engineer the greatest crop of all time using a hands-on genetics unit. Learners discover the good and bad details of selective breeding,...

The United States will never see a time when the unemployment rate hits 0%. Why? Scholars research economic data to uncover clues hidden in the unemployment rate at any given time. A short video as well as research activities help...

Learners watch a "Maya and Miguel" video that presents the concepts of meeting new friends, introductions and students that speak different languages. They discuss language learning, review several Spanish phrases and role-play...

Students explore biology by participating in a fun science experiment. For this DNA lesson, students discuss what DNA is and where it comes from. Students utilize two bananas, a blender and a microscope to view the DNA of a banana in class.

Students explore the food pyramid, nutrition, and how to plan a balanced diet. This fun lesson plan is well-planned and a great introduction to the food pyramid!

Pupils listen to the book The Great Pancake Escape as an introduction to rhyming and its use in storytelling. Provide examples of simple words that rhyme with other simple words and come up with rhymes with an end word from an earlier...

Students watch video and slide shows as an introduction to animals. They discuss classifications of animals while moving from most common to least common of the animals. Types of classifications includes herbivores/carnivores;...

In this ecosystem introduction worksheet, students examine a picture of an ecosystem and respond to 4 short answer questions.

In this pond introduction worksheet, students create their own 8-page mini-booklets regarding ponds and the life found in and around them.

In this writing worksheet, students read about features of a film review: film info, introduction, theme, genre, plot, characters, director, soundtrack, rating and general review. Worksheet is informational only.

Students explore China.  In this introduction to Chinese culture lesson, students bring in items or pictures from home that represent Chinese culture. Students create a "Chinese museum" by putting these labeled items on display,...

Pupils investigate quadratic functions graphically and algebraically.

Young scholars follow examples to study basic concepts of statistics. They work independently through the activities.

Eleventh graders define freedom, write about what the Star Spangled Banner means to them, and in cooperative groups write a new verse to the national anthem.

Third graders listen to a story that introduce them to reptiles. They participate in a discussion concerning these desert animals and write from the rattlesnake's point of view.

Students work in groups examining travel brochures, magazines, and picture books on Turkey. They write down their findings on charts and share with the class. A discussion on different aspects of Turkish culture is lead by the teacher.

Students investigate their own family's genealogy by conducting oral interviews and doing Internet research. In a series of activities, students acquire inquiry and research skills, develop an appreciation of their heritage, and classify...

Learners study the three major web search tools: search engines, directories, and metasearch engines. They examine the appropriate times to use each of the search tools.