Sixth graders identify four achievements of the Sumerians. They explain the importance of the inventions. They write about a Sumerian invention.

Middle schoolers research various birds of prey on internet by following a worksheet with specific questions. Students answer questions on worksheet and write short response after completing research.

Students study about decimals, percents, how to change fractions into decimals, and how to change decimals into percents. After completing a few examples, students complete the worksheet.

Students analyze the nutritional value of breakfast cereal in order to make an informed choice. They create a stem and leaf plot which analyzes the nutritional value of the cereal they eat on a regular basis. Students write a letter to...

Pupils explore a design website and journal their findings. In this design and writing lesson, students analyze the design process and discuss benefits to society through design. Pupils choose a design that they feel is the most...

Students research and analyze energy. For this energy lesson, students research types of energy and complete a feature analysis chart using chalk or markers. Students write generalizations about each type of energy based on their chart.

Young scholars observe the art of Henri Matisse and discuss the ideas and feelings his art brings about. In this Henri Matisse lesson plan, students look at many of his artistic paintings and discuss and write in a journal the point of...

Eighth graders study poetic devices and use them in their own writing and apply them when reading poetry. In groups, they describe an item using poetic devices.

Students explore the transformations that the institution of slavery underwent in the English Colonies. They study the impact of slavery on black families.

Pupils examine the life of of nomadic herders in Siberia. They read and discuss an article and maps from National Geographic, identify threats to this way of life, and write a letter to the Russian government identifying ways to protect...

Learners study the people and inventions related to computers. They research famous people for each invention they created and create a timeline of the inventor and his inventions. They present an oral presentation about the person for...

Students complete a matching game based on geographic features of Russia and label a map with these features. In this geography and politics lesson, students identify resources and populations in Russia and complete a T-Chart on a video...

Seventh graders study the parts of corn and explore the role of starch.  In this corn products activity students prepare a model of water and stones.

Students view a short play and explore the United States constitution relating it to the importance of rules in the classroom and in the community.

Students discuss how the U.S. educational system is similar and different to their native country's educational system. They chart the different educational levels and why parental involvment is so important. They generate a list of...

Sixth graders explore Japanese Quail. They generate and record scientific questions about the quail. Students gather information from various sources and record their data. They compose an inquiry report and include it in a portfolio.

Students read an annotated excerpt of Lincoln's speech. In this government lesson, students discuss questions related to the speech to identify Lincoln's ideas to preserve the Union. Students may write optionally write their responses to...

Students observe the characteristics of bubbles. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students use a bubble solution and a wand to make bubbles and observe their characteristics. Students identify the shape and the color of the bubbles.

Learners use old "B-Movies" as a springboard to discuss and analyze traditional plot structures. They form groups and make their own 'movie' to demonstrate their knowledge.

Students explore concepts in life science using segments drawn from Discovery Channel. In this life science lesson plan, students participate in discussions about the food chain. Students create a poster to illustrate a...

High schoolers engage in a instructional activity that uses sight word strategies in order to increase reading comprehension. The skills are applicable to rote skill, math facts, formulas, etc... The instructional activity includes...

In this grammar practice worksheet, students respond to 5 fill in the blank and 10 short answer questions that require them to identify subjects and predicates.

Students examine a school grade card. In this reading lesson, students discuss the school grade card in order to understand how their child is doing in school. Students discuss the symbols and terminology used on the grade cards.