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Helen Frankenthaler Biography

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the abstract art of Helen Frankenthaler. In this art analysis lesson, students complete a criticism of the aesthetics of the art, analyze the color use in the art, and research the history of abstract art.
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Reform At All Costs

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the term visionary.  In this World History lesson, 11th graders research a specific individual who they feel is a visionary.  Students develop a power point presentation.  
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The Lesson: Bio-fuels

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore  the pros and cons of bio-fuel use. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students visit selected websites to discover what bio-fuels are and the effect they may have on the environment.
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Reflection on the Long Term

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write about how they should not get discouraged if they don't see results in the short term, because it will pay off in the long term. In this short and long term lesson plan, students discuss quotes and read passages about long...
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Exploring Special Lines

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students compare and order numbers. In this geometry instructional activity, students write equations for inequalities. They differentiate and apply concepts of triangular properties to solve problems.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Post-Lab

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners use scientific tools. In this Applied Science lesson, students investigate the use of scientific tools to enhance observation and discovery. Learners indicate how each tool assists scientific work.
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Force and Gliders

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore physics by creating data graphs in class. In this flight properties lesson plan, students read the book Flying Machine and identify the force, resistance and construction necessary to keep a glider in the air. Students...
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Applied Science - Built Environment Pre Lab (Morse Code)

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students study communication. In this telegraph lesson, students examine Morse code and the composition of an elementary telegraph circuit. They listen to a presentation and try to create Morse Code messages on a worksheet. This lesson...
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Comparing Light Bulbs

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare filaments in different light bulbs. In this science lesson, 5th graders view the filaments of light bulbs under a microscope.
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An Introduction to Public Key Cryptography

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students secure information online using cryptography. In this algebra lesson plan, students use RSA technology to encrypt information on the internet. They use modular reduction of natural numbers to understand prime number theory.
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Holes - Chapters 1 - 5

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read Chapters 15 and 16 of "Holes," and complete 18 multiple choice questions. This worksheet is a nice compliment to the chapters, and would be an excellent homework assignment. An...
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Atom Models Through the Ages

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explain the development of the atomic model over time. In this chemistry lesson plan, 8th graders research about the scientists who made a contribution to the atomic theory. They create a three-dimensional model based on...
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Wimshurst Machine

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine what a Wimshurst machine is and how it operates.  In this mechanics instructional activity students build a Wimshurst machine and watch it in action.
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Build Your Own Parachute

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Learners study the basics of parachuting.  In this flight and aerodynamics lesson students make a simple parachute and investigate different variables that can cause potential problems.
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The Invention of the Airplane

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore the history of the airplane and the Wright brothers.  In this aviation lesson students examine the Wright brothers stories and kites.
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Improving the Quality of Life

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine the contributions to medicine, science, and technology by individuals of diverse backgrounds.
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Kwanzaa Language Arts: The Tambiko

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read or hear about famous African Americans to learn about the ways in which they exemplify one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
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Electricity 4

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a timeline of the most important dates and events involved in the history of electricity. Each student researches one scientist and designs and illustrates a piece of a poster board for the timeline.
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Mind over Matter

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create new devices out of everyday objects.
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Turn on Inventiveness

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners practice visualization through a fantasy trip and test their powers of observation by blindly identifying their own potatoes.
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Third Grade Writing Lesson #2/Science Project

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders invent a gadget using one or more simple machines. They write a detailed description of that gadget.
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First Grade American Civilization: February

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine and discuss the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere, Redcoats, Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence. They conduct an experiment done by Benjamin Franklin, solve a word puzzle written in code by Ben...
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Glidden's Patent Application for Barbed Wire

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss the invention of barbed wire and how it affected various groups of peoples in the U.S. after its invention.
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Achievers Club

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research a person, present or past, who has accomplished great goals. They report on their person to the class.

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