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Reproduction, Day 3: Parenthood
Teenagers explain the process from making the decision to have a baby to parenthood. They identify the positive and negative aspects of parenting. In small groups, they browse catalogs of baby equipment and evaluate the cost of...
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Japan
First graders investigate the similarities and differences between Japan and the United States. They develop a KWL chart, locate Japan and the U.S. on a globe, conduct Internet research on life in Japan, conduct an interview, and create...
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Exploring Wyoming Species Habitats
Learners are introduced to the concept of species habitats and ranges. They introduced to ArcView GIS as a tool for mapping. Pupils use query data for species withina county, elevation, range, rivers and streams, land cover, and etc....
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Recycling-Taking it Easy on the Environment
Learners review the garbage/landfill graphs included with the lesson. They discuss the information on the graphs and discuss which garbage products come from their homes. Students collect examples of over packaging to share with class...
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Judicial Review
Students review the concepts they were introduced to in a telecast on judicial review. After reading an article, they answer discussion questions and repeat the same procedure for another article. They participate in a debriefing session...
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The Rule of Law
Pupils continue their exploration of the concept of rule of law. As a class, they discuss how Civil Rights leaders followed the rule of law in their protests. After reading various articles, they participate in a discussion and research...
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The Role of the Judiciary in a System of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
High schoolers review concepts shown to them in a telecast on the role of the judiciary in a system of separation of powers. After reading an article, they work together in groups to complete a chart on checks and balances. They also...
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Dark Matter In The Universe
Middle schoolers investigate the concept of dark matter and how it occurs in the universe. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students use the information by reading at least two articles about dark matter. They also...
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End of Mandates and the Middle East
Ninth graders investigate the original mandates of the League of Nations regarding the Middle East. They listen to a lecture/PowerPoint presentation on the end of the mandate system, and complete a fill-in-the-blank worksheet that...
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Catalase: A Bioinformatics Case Study
Young scholars investigate the physical structure of a protein by using a computer simulation tool. They record its primary amino acid structure while viewing it in three dimensions for a better visual recognition. There is also a...
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The Changing Times of The Future
First graders share their wishes for the future and discuss changes that have taken place. They observe a puppet who describes life in the future and identifies positive and difficult challenges he may face. Individual students draw a...
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Bradford England
Young scholars explore the locality and diversity of culture within the Bradford District of England. Through map activities and discussion, they identify the major forms of transport, people and places in the region. Students compare...
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Inverness and Highlands Heritage box
Students explore, experience and study the rich cultural heritage that Inverness and the Highlands has to offer to young people and takes a look into the future. They assess certain aspects of Highland culture through the expressive arts...
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Wall Reading
Students are given practice in scan reading and in revising verb forms. They are given copies of Worksheet 2. Students are told that they should answer all the questions on the Worksheet and that it is a 'race.' They use thier short-term...
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Checking Addition and Subtraction by Estimation
In this mathematics worksheet, students solve various equations using different methods. They estimate each answer by checking the additions and subtractions given for each. Then, students write in the decision column wither definitely...
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Confusing Fractions and Decimals
Eight number lines are given, and math scholars need to place the given decimal numbers on the fraction line as accurately as possible. Each number line shows a different span of numbers. Consider having learners go through it the first...
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When Big Gets Smaller
Upper elementary learners select one of the four phrases stated and write it in each box. Then they choose the best appropriate answer and explain why they chose it for each equation.
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Ideas for Classroom Election Activities
This handout provides suggestion8s for exploring the elections process including making a party platform poster, writing a speech in the style of a famous politician, having a debate, planning a convention, and more! While some of the...
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In the Company of Wild Butterflies
Students discover the life cycle of a butterfly and explain the different stages. In this exploratory lesson students watch a video and create insect art and they will get an opportunity to view live specimens of butterflies.
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Penny
Students explore the concept of equivalency. In this equivalents lesson, students use pennies to show equivalency as they divide them into groups. Students also convert the pencils into decimals and fractions.
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Working with Tenses
Practice verb tense by filling in the blank. Learners evaluate the provided verb in the context of its sentence and then fill in the blank with the proper tense of that verb. There are 15 sentences to evaluate.
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Four Folk Tales About HYO: The Confucian Tradition of Filial Piety
Pupils explore the nuances of Confucianism. In this Korean society lesson, students complete jigsaw reading assignments on the Hyo. Pupils compare their own reverence for parents to that described in the pieces about Korea.
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 15: Overview
Observe fraction numerators and denominators to determine if they are less than or equal to 1/2. In this fractions lesson plan, students simplify fractions and determine their relationship to 1/2.
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Presidents and the Constitution: Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation
Learners consider the impact of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students read a narrative regarding the move by Lincoln to officially end slavery. Learners take notes on the case and respond to...