Students discuss the importance of communication and writing in their daily lives. In groups, they use the internet to research the development of letters, alphabets and writing materials. They trace the spread of the Latin language...

Students discuss political, social, and personal issues relating to the Civil War from various perspectives using internet sources. Students write various selections from Civil War characters' point of view.

Second graders look up their assigned states on the internet, cut and paste pictures on word document, and print out the pictures.

Learners conduct Internet research on various animals. They write and create an Animal ABC book, including pictures of each animal, and each animal's phyla and class, to present to a young child.

Students examine the roles that scientists and government agencies play in protecting citizens from commercially produced chemicals. They watch a video, conduct Internet research, and prepare a media presentation.

Students research the Titanic using fiction, nonfiction, images, and Internet based resources. They determine if it is appropriate to raise and save the Titanic and its artifacts before planning and writing an opinion piece which defends...

Eighth graders in an 8th grade French class explore the history and activities of Mardi Gras. They research Mardi Gras using the Internet and then with a small group, create a PowerPoint presentation for presentation to the entire class.

Learners discover the challenges of single parent and blended families, noting the positive and negative effects of each. The lesson includes video clips, case studies, discussions, and an Internet quiz. There is also some attention...

Young scholars investigate the history of the Louisiana Purchase. They gather information using a digital library and internet resources. The information is used to construct a detailed summary of how the people of time lived. They also...

Students research an assigned Spanish speaking country using both Internet and print resources. They determine facts about the country such as its population, size, location, capital, and at least five other interesting facts. They...

Students are introduced to women authors during the 19th century. In groups, they read about the criticism they faced during this time period by the public and literary community. Using the internet, they research one author to...

Pupils study literary devices used in poetry. They gain access to a specific Internet poetry site that provides a step-by-step guide on how to write a poem. They each write a poem and then exchange it with others in a group for peer...

Students examine the various types of celebrations in the Hispanic culture. Using the internet, they research customs and traditions of the culture and identify important members of society who are hispanic. They are also introduced to...

Students discuss the validity of using the internet for learning. They compare and contrast the various strategies for learning when done online and in class. Students prepare a lesson plan for an online class and write a paper...

Fifth graders explore the regions of the United States. In this geography skills lesson, 5th graders examine the landforms, climates, and economies of the regions of the United States. Students conduct Internet research in order to...

First graders use the Internet to learn. In this word formation lesson plan, 1st graders use the Internet to complete an activity from their practice book and complete a worksheet where they use letter cutouts to make words.

Students examine visual art by examining Internet sources. For this art identification lesson, students discuss the history of art after researching information on the Internet. Students view artwork by Keith...

Learners inquire about visual arts by examining an animation clip. In this art technology lesson, students discuss the history of art after researching information on the Internet. Learners view animated video clips which feature...

Second graders identify a historical figure, his or her societal contributions and basic biography using a Kidspiration graphic organizer and library resources. They use the Internet to conduct an historical treasure hunt in groups.

Students research an important person or place from Ancient Roame and communicate their findings in a report that includes a map and illustration. Students may publish their reports online.

Students access the Internet and use real time data from the American Meteorological Society to create a detailed weather map. They make weather predictions based on the data collected.

Students examine the history and current humanitarian crisis occurring in the Darfur region of Sudan. In small groups, they conduct Internet research, answer discussion questions, and present their findings to the class.

Seventh graders discuss the main purposes of media. Using various advertisements, they identify the method used by the advertisers in each example. They use these methods to create and sell their own product to the class. They use the...

Young scholars work in groups, researching, planning and presenting a 7-10 day excursion to a Spanish speaking country. This lesson emphasizes internet research culminating in an oral presentation of each trip.