Students examine the life of Thomas Jefferson, explore great American landmark Monticello, discover relationships between climate, geographical factors, and time as to what kind of architecture was used, conduct research online, write a...

Twelfth graders research the history of the jitterbug dance through an interactive group project. The goal of the instructional activity is to get them to execute the dance steps independently with little outside help from the teacher....

Students explore how chemistry is associated with the annual celebration of America's independence. They learn what gunpowder is made of, the anatomy of a firework, how noise is made in fireworks and the safety issues.

Eleventh graders recognize some, but not all ethical processes (e.g., independent verification, clarifying assumptions, disclosing conflicts of interest) that shape scientific endeavors. Students build awareness of how various sources...

Students research physical science by completing worksheets. In this gravity lesson, students read assigned text regarding the rotation of Earth and the gravitational force caused by the speed of which it rotates. Students complete a...

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

In this photosynthesis worksheet, students learn how plants trap the sun's energy and the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis which includes the Calvin cycle. This worksheet has 5 true or false, 6 fill in the blank, 2 short...

Students explore the Gulf Coast disaster and what it took to rebuild the community surrounding it. In this economic development instructional activity, students watch a video from the Nightly Business Report and explore what all it takes...

Students photograph mystery images. In this observation skills activity, students gather everyday objects and place them under a digital microscope. They magnify the image and take a photograph of it. The image is then displayed on the...

Students study straight line motion and motion due to gravity.  For this motion lesson students analyze several experiments. 

Third graders use primary sources to study U.S. history and government. In this primary sources lesson, 3rd graders practice gathering information from "eye witness" accounts of history.

Young scholars consider colonial rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students complete an activity guide that requires young scholars to analyze taxation without representation. Students respond to discussion questions pertaining to...

Students explore the connection between Gandhi and the Independence Movement in India. In this lesson on social change, students examine the ideas of Gandhi to analyze non violent change. Students consider the impact of British...

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

Students examine the Canadian parliamentary system through the investigation of various learning centers that address the issues using a variety of learning preferences.

Students study a natural disaster. In this fire safety lesson, students discover the facts about bushfires and what they can do to prevent them. They discuss facts about bushfires as a class and then work independently on an activity in...