In this unit, students will discuss what qualities make a hero: kid heroes, adult heroes, local heroes, and historical figure heroes. They will extend this to what qualities make historical figures heroes for them; they will research a...

A great biography of the astronomer and inventor Benjamin Banneker that includes additional links to supplemental material for further research.

A brief biography of George Washington Carver that includes additional links to supplemental material for more research.

This lesson will focus on how bills become laws. This interdisciplinary lesson combines social studies, language arts and reading skills and concepts. Students will research the topic through the Internet and other digital resources and...

What is data mining? Students will explore the meaning of data mining and through research create a multimedia presentation of government data mining and privacy.

Students will learn how to use presentation software to enhance learning. Student-created digital slideshow presentations can span the curriculum. Each student will prepare a presentation in one of the following curriculum areas:...