A well-designed book on beans teaches kids about the anatomy of a bean. They cut out parts of a bean and paste them together. There are a lot of good descriptions of the parts of beans, such as the embryo, stored food, and the seed coat....

Students explore agriculture by researching the native food crops of California. Students define a list of agriculture vocabulary terms and analyze maps of California which explain which foods come from which area. Students write a...

Students examine and define an extensive list of vocabulary words that refer to employment, including the Employee Assistance Program, as well as the keeping of a job. They complete a variety of activity sheets to assist them.

Young scholars should gain a better understanding of the processes involved in extracting coal from the Earth as a result of this lesson. They reearch the history of coal mining, look into coal mining towns, and create a short story...

What would Ben do? Jumping off from the pseudonymous letters Ben Franklin fooled his older brother into publishing when he was still a teenager, young literary lovers dive into acting, writing, and addressing a local issue with wit and...

Practice correct table setting procedures and identify acceptable manners and etiquette skills to be used with meal service. Your class will practice table manners and introductions and create a real working atmosphere with customers....

Students explore the basic concepts, methods, and terminology in teaching methodology. In this methodology lesson, students make a list of topics for their course content. Students choose three topics from a list and present teaching...

Students explore living things. In this agriculture lesson, students read the book A Tree is a Plant and participate in an experiment to explore the patterns of change in living things. Students continue to observe the plant throughout...

Students create tri-fold biographical brochures. Each of the sections of the brochure refers to either the past, present or future of the student. They use the back of the brochure to list ways to be successful in high school and reach...

Students use the Internet to research a topic about energy conservation. They summarize the research information in an original studenT book and visit a local elementary school to present their projects.

Students explore wants and needs. In this introductory economics instructional activity, students use a "pinch card" to display whether a familiar item is a "want" or a "need". Students listen to the book Alexander used to be Rich on...

Students explore habitats. in this ecology and animal habitat lesson, students listen to the book A House is a House for Me by Mary Ann Hoberman. Students discuss the basic needs of animals and go on a nature walk to observe animal...

Class members learn to make the basic 12" x 12" square pillow with overlapping back panels for easy insertion of a pillow form. Whether you choose a lively print or more subdued stripe, it's sure to add interest to your room!

Go beyond simply telling students to improve their work ethic and study habits with this complete lesson on developing study skills! 

Learners use a variety of resources to discover their personal goals, interests, aptitudes and priorities. They apply these interests to course selection and career choices.

Students demonstrate knowledge of working with clay and design and make creative houses and other buildings out of clay.

Students identify the roles of a producer and a consumer. In this economics lesson, students define the roles of a consumer and producer and produce a quilt using an assembly line.

Young scholars explore the lives and work of the farmers and growers of specialty crops of the West. The amount of land and natural resources needed, the fertilizers utilized, and the market available for the crops are investigated in...

Students practice making sampler quilts out of various fabrics. As a class, they watch a demonstration by their teacher discussing the different techniques. They make their own and share them with the class asking for constructive...

Students follow the steps of creating Mariner's Compass blocks using two different methods, freezer paper templates and paper foundations. Then they draft their own original full size block on freezer paper.

Learners create quilt blocks in order to create their very own quilt. Students follow the given directions and patterns to create a variety of quilts and quilt blocks. The emphasis is on design and color combinations.

Students create appliqued blocks for a quilting project. Students complete the process of tracing, cutting, fusing, and finishing an applique. They explore button embellishment on quilts.

Students examine and view a variety of employment facts/legalities that comes with employment in the United States including social security, income tax deductions and W-4 forms, just to mention a few.

Students compare and contrast a classic fairy tale with a fractured one. They write an advertisement that would entice a witch and a resume for a frog prince who is hiring. They publish their completed work.