Students reflect on the Declaration of Independence.  In this U.S. History lesson, students read the Declaration of Independence then complete an activity and worksheet on the topic.

Learners explore the meaning of freedom.  In this U.S. History activity, students research the Declaration of Independence and how it relates to American freedom by completing activities and a mock trial.

Learners identify their location in the world after studying latitude, longitude, relative location, and absolute location. They use assigned web site to find information to make a flipbook that answers questions about their location in...

Learners complete activities with the book Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. In this literature lesson, students read this story and view the Dust Bowl history from the eyes of a child. They discover the Great Depression and life in...

Students explore athletes and how they perform. In this physics instructional activity, students investigate how physics is involved in sports. Students go online to interactive sites that explain physics and biomechanics. Students...

Learners write a proposal to save energy resources. In this energy lesson, students research nuclear energy, coal power, petroleum, natural gas, hydroelectric power, and renewable energy. Learners then debate energy issues and share...

Learners study fire management. In this science lesson, students recognize and understand what they think would be the most responsible and appropriate actions to take in regards to fire managment.

Students discuss water rights. In this science lesson plan, students simulate an exercise whereby they begin to understand the meaning of water allocation and limited water supplies by actually passing out water from a jug.

Young scholars write a diary entry or a letter from the viewpoint of a character in a myth.  In this Aztec myths lesson, students define myths and read "The Heart of Copil" and "The Eagle of Tenochtitlan" and find the land of...

First graders make two maps. For this developing and reading maps lesson, 1st graders read Mapping Penny's World, discuss the parts of a map, create a map of their classroom, and create a list of directions of how to get to various...

For this religious discussion worksheet, students are asked to discuss their thoughts about Bible passages dealing with heaven and judgment. Students discuss ten questions.

Students consider the far-reaching effects of the avian flu. In this personal health lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the flu, viral infections, and intensive farming. Students...

Sixth graders read First Nations legends to find information about the First Nations.  In this legends as oral history instructional activity, 6th graders interview and write oral histories from family members.

In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Thomas Hardy's The Return of the Native. Students may check some of their answers online.

In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the accomplishments of Joseph Stalin. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.

Young scholars study the dietary guidelines and what they do.  In this healthy eating instructional activity students study nutrition labels and calorie needs.

In this literature worksheet, students respond to 27 short answer and essay questions about Hume's Concerning the Principles of Morals. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.

Young scholars compare favorite family recipes. For this cultural diversity lesson, students interview family members and record favorite recipes. Young scholars examine cultural diversity through favorite foods.

In this primary source analysis instructional activity, students analyze the diagram of regulated slave trade cargo. Students respond to 2 short answer questions about the diagram.

Fifth graders examine text features and create a PowerPoint presentation. In this text features lesson, 5th graders go over Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures and text features before they choose one to include in a book and...

Students cook rolled pancakes and practice  culinary skills that promote an integration in a variety of foods.  In this cooking lesson, students develop the skill of properly measuring and mixing ingredients . Students then...

High schoolers explore an ancient Mayan city. In this world history instructional activity, students watch a video about the ancient Mayan civilization, discussing information prior to and after watching the video. High schoolers then...

Students study hummingbirds and how they use Newton's law.  In this motion lesson plan students complete several activities and view videos of hummingbirds. 

Seventh graders examine the different types of pollutants. In this environmental science lesson, 7th graders observe particulate matter under a microscope. They explain how these can affect once health when breathed in large quantities...