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Three Mapping Activities
Students label three maps of China after being introduced to background information about the country. In this geography lesson, students color two maps and label various points of interest in China. Finally, students draw...
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The Louisiana Purchase
Students take a closer look at Lewis and Clark's expedition. In this Louisiana Purchase lesson, students play an interactive game based on the expedition and respond to questions about the game once they finish it.
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The New Zoo
Students explore animal characteristics by researching the animals in a zoo. In this video documentary lesson, students view the local zoo and create a documentary about a single animal they found at the zoo. Students present their...
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Edible Wild Plants
Learners explore the benefits of recognizing edible wild plants. In this wild plant lesson, students collect, make ready and eat edible plants. Learners answer questions about the plants.
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EFL Lesson Plan for Learning Adjectives
In this adjectives lesson plan, students use suggested adjectives to describe their home or a friend. They then play a game where they try out describe an item to their team. This is a lesson plan intended for adults but could easily be...
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Why Cladistics?
Students explore how biological classification is intimately associated with evolution.
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An Introduction:
Learners explore historical research with primary sources about Hydropower.
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Exploring Volcanoes
Fifth graders work in pairs in order to research an assigned volcano and answer specific questions that are listed in this lesson plan. They use a teacher created database to answer questions regarding specific characteristics of...
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Country Singers Take Nashville
Young scholars conduct research on a famous country music singer. In small groups, they conduct research, and construct and decorate a paper cutout of their selected country music singer.
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Planning a Railroad
Students use a topographical map to plan a route from Doknner Summit to Truckee, then compare it to the route selected by Theodore Judah.
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American Indians' Loss of Gold
Fifth graders examine and discuss how the American Indians suffered the loss of their homelands, homes, and their way of life. They watch videos, read books and develop research projects on the struggles of the American Indians.
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Hurricanes Are They Coming to Your Neighborhood?
Young scholars study weather systems, hurricanes and tropical storms. They predict landfall of hurricanes and tropical storms.
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Rain Forests
Students investigate the animals and plants of the rainforests. They define rainforest, watch and discuss a National Geographic video, and write a short story.
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Social Studies: How Did Native Americans Live?
Fifth graders examine Edward Curtis' photographs and Robert Griffing's paintings to analyze Native American culture. They present research information on specific tribes, using the photos and paintings to uncover information about the...
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Slavery In America During the Civil War
Students continue their examination of the Civil War. In groups, they use the internet and print sources to research the life of a slave. For each slave researched, they copy quotes and other information from primary and secondary...
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Understanding Genres
Young scholars identify genres of literature. In this literature instructional activity, students read definitions of the various genres. Young scholars choose books and list clues in the texts that help them identify the appropriate genre.
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What's on Your Plate?
Students travel the world. In this global studies lesson, students research selected countries and investigate their cultural traditions.
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Find the Oldest
Students track down their town's oldest standing man-made landmark. By learning more about the oldest structure in their area (whether it's a church, store, graveyard, bridge, etc.), they discover interesting details about their town's...
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Creating a Children's Book
Students create a studenT book following an introduction to the publication process. Through exposure to several sources, students learn the steps involved in publishing a book.
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Illustration of the Destruction of a Rebel Salt Factory on the Florida Coast
Young scholars view an illustration of the destruction of a salt factory. They analyze the photograph to learn more about the salt works. Students discuss what they have learned.
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Technology: Historic Figures
Fifth graders research historical figures and create Powerpoint presentations about them. They present their completed projects to the class. Students gfenerate one question about their figure which is included on a quiz.
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The Wrights' Flight: History Through Primary Sources
Learners read primary source material about the Wrights' first flight such as a journal and a telegram. In this The Wrights' Flight lesson, students select the most reliable primary source and compare the pros and cons of using primary...
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Woodcarving
Students research websites on wood carving. In this wood carving lesson plan, students go on the computers and research websites on the internet that teach them how to carve wood and pictures of what they can do.
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Natural Inquirer
Students interview wildlife experts to gain information needed to research and write a report about an aquatic plant or animal affected by climate change.
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