Students explore the theory of plate tectonics. In this geology lesson, students conduct a simulation of the crust of the Earth floating on the mantle. Students research plate tectonics and share their findings with the class. Students...

Students conduct Internet research on the history and archaeological excavations at historical Jamestown. They explore various websites, and develop a Powerpoint presentation to present to the class.

Learners summarize the steps in the water cycle. In this earth science lesson, students create a skit, song or poem showing the various components of the cycle. They identify the different watersheds in their area.

Middle schoolers examine the interactions of the Earth's systems and other objects in space.  In this climate change instructional activity students study the pros and cons of different climates and what their preferences are. 

Students demonstrate their knowledge of the Earth's systems.  In this climate instructional activity students identify the climate of a chosen area and the effects it has on the lifestyles of those living there. 

Middle schoolers compare current geological map and the one from 1800's. In this earth science lesson, students discuss differences between the two and explain the factors that caused the change. They write an essay about how these...

In this animals activity, students play a matching game much like the game memory where they match the animals to their babies. Students match as many cards as they put out.

Students view a presentation at a website that introduces Paul Revere, his famous ride, and its significance in the history of the Revolutionary War. Students read text and examine maps and graphics at various websites focused on Paul...

Students listen to the book, Harriet's Halloween Candy, and discuss the many ways Harriet sorted the candy from her trick-or-treat bag. They sort and classify individually wrapped candy.

Second graders keep a steady beat, pay attention to tempo and watch the conductor.

First graders write simple sentences based on historical figures they find in pictures. In this simple sentences lesson plan, 1st graders search for pictures in Microsoft Word and write simple sentences about them. These pictures and...

Students sort, classify and write about what characteristics they used to sort fish counters.

Students study our third president, Thomas Jefferson through stories and poems. They investigate the attributes of a nickel.

Students investigate methods that families use for planning meals and budgeting for them. In this nutrition lesson plan, students complete activities that require them to determine how much it costs to feed children at different ages....

Students investigate family budgeting methods. In this family budget lesson plan, students examine the wages and expenditures of family and participate in a simulation that requires them to employ the envelope budget method.

Students identify low cost, nutritious foods from each of the food groups. In this low cost nutrition lesson, students use the handout "Saving Money on Foods from MyPyramid" and work in groups to study grocery store ads to find foods in...

Sixth graders study the characteristics of volcanoes in this unit. They apply the research to the study of three volcanoes in Japan. They complete mapwork, identify indicators of impending volcanic activity, and describe the dangers...

Middle schoolers examine a timeline of a sequence of events displaying how the colonies were founded. They analyze Jamestown and Plymouth recruitment posters, write journal entries, and play a Jeopardy game with questions about the...

Second graders demonstrate how the human body is made up of different systems whose functions are related. They trace their bodies on butcher block paper and put in at least five of the body systems in the appropriate area of the body.

Fifth graders read a historical novel. In groups they reenact chapters of the novel.

Young scholars review the steps of the scientific method and participate in a three day experiment. They observe water evaporation over time.

Students interpret data from tables and then create a graph to show the same data in a different organization.

Learners study the components of a good speech. They write, practice and present a speech on a topic of interest.

Students study big cats in a variety of lessons included in this unit.