Students identify different kinds of energy such as heat energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, and magnetic energy. They investigate the concept of conservation of energy.

Third graders see the differences between the first Thanksgiving and the present day Thanksgiving. They create a menu for a Thanksgiving dinner after listening to a short article and helping the teacher create a Venn diagram. Students...

Third graders listen to the teacher read "The Sneetches" prior to creating charts about their individual characteristics. After numerous examples of individuality, they compile them on chart paper. As an extension, 3rd graders write...

Students identify and examine the history of Utopian societies of the 19th century. They analyze the novel "The Giver" to determine whether this is a fair society or not. Students also examine the differences between Jonas' society and...

Students observe a series of demonstrations to illustrate wave movement. In this sound wave lesson, students witness how objects create waves when dropped in a dish of water, use a rope and slinky to produce transverse and longitudinal...

In this sand sample worksheet, students analyze a sample of sand and indicate the site the sand was from, the size of major and minor particles, the presence of shells and magnetic particles, the colors present and the shapes of the sand.

Students discover how they can help care for the earth. In this environmental protection activity, students discuss how God created the earth and what will happen if they fail to care for the earth properly. Students grow their own...

High schoolers explore the concept of theoretical and experimental probability. In this theoretical and experimental probability lesson, students roll dice, draw marbles out of a bag, and draw a card from a deck of cards. High schoolers...

High schoolers explore the basic building blocks of our planet.  In this minerals lesson learners begin the process of forensics on the basis of investigation and drawing conclusions from observations. 

Students explore the five steps to becoming a security expert.  In this information security lesson, students complete a tutorial and problem solve case studies to identify proper online procedures and safety.  

Students examine the concept of the tragic hero in Shakespeare's King Lear and explore how it affects the plot of the play. In this theatrical analysis lesson, students investigate the redemption or defeat of King Lear and perform two...

In this understanding radon detection worksheet, 6th graders read 8 facts about radon, make observations about and draw pictures of hidden objects, use a chart of elements to answer questions about radon.

Students analyze a photo of Dorothea Lange and make connections to its historical context by creating a written and visual response. In this photograph analysis instructional activity, students analyze Lange's photograph and explain the...

Students examine Dust Bowl migration. For this Great Depression lesson, students research primary sources regarding migration issues in the United States during the Great Depression. Students discuss their research findings and impressions.

Students research Dorothea Lange's documentary projects and create their own photo essay about a subject. In this photo essay lesson, students analyze examples of social-documentary photographs of Lange. Students define a social...

In this resource instructional activity, learners use non-fiction books to research ocean animals. Students discover the many features of non-fiction books and how to use these features to help them conduct research. Learners then...

Sixth graders find the physical properties of matter. In this matter lesson, 6th graders measure mass, volume, and density. Students are broken into 3 tiers with 3 different activities based on their understanding of mass and volume. 

Learners build a sundial to measure the local noon time. In this third grade science lesson plan, students build a sundial out of common materials and align to measure the local noon. This lesson plan is a hands-on tracking of the sun,...

Twelfth graders cite real life applications of Kirchhoff's rules. In this physics lesson, 12th graders calculate current, power and voltage using Kirchhoff and Ohm's laws. They explain the different components and uses of transformers.

Second graders explore world history by writing newspaper articles. In this Greek history lesson, 2nd graders investigate the geography and society of Ancient Greece by utilizing the Internet as a research tool. Students collaborate with...

Learners explore volcanoes. In this science lesson, students discuss the characteristics of volcanoes and view a video segment about a volcano. Learners examine plate tectonics.

Students examine number sense by participating in identification activities. In this number value lesson, students practice counting from 1-10, identifying number flash cards, reading clocks and multiplying basic numbers. Students answer...

Learners define terms and watch a segment from a film.  In this scientific theory lesson students work in small groups and draft a theory that was discussed in the program. 

Sixth graders explore Ancient Greece using resources in literature, math, social studies, and science.