In this SAT grid in activity, students solve 10 practice SAT type problems.  Students determine average, volume of prisms, sum of angles, etc.

Pupils examine the phenomenon of sounds traveling slower than light. They discover why they see things before they hear them and how to estimate the speed of sound as homework.

Students explore various computer items. They describe possible alternative uses for computer technology. Students explore the practice of "reverse engineering." They write an opinion essay on the ethics behind "reverse engineering."

Students create double-exposed photographs, poetry, and multimedia presentations. In this artwork lesson plan, students explore cameras, poems, and other art forms to understand line, light, and other attributes that contribute to artwork.

Sixth graders explain that earthquakes are sudden motions along breaks in the crust called faults. They list the major geologic events including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and mountain building, which are the result of crustal plate...

In this ESL emotions instructional activity, students will analyze the emotions pictured. Students will complete 8 sentences, choosing the correct word to complete the feeling that is depicted in each photograph.

Learners increase capacity for learning. In this engagement activity, autistic students complete computer modules to assist them with increasing learning capability in all subject areas. 

Pupils solve equations with the help of their teacher. In this simple equations lesson, students listen to the story Centipede's 100 Shoes by Tony Ross and use the scenarios given in the book as addition and subtraction problems....

High schoolers research the Great Depression. In this Great Depression lesson, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of the plight of migrant farm workers during the Great Depression as they read Steinbeck's The...

Young scholars define traditional music, describe distinguishing characteristics of traditional songs, and discover the connection between music and cultural heritage in this Music and Social Studies lesson for the fourth through tenth...

Students study and explain the history of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. In this AIDS Memorial Quilt lesson plan, students learn where each quilt piece comes from and are able to explain the purpose of the quilt.

In this North American butterflies and moths instructional activity, students click on the links in the questions about North American butterflies and moths of fields, meadows, and fencerows to find the answers to the questions and then...

Students examine Tony Blair's exit from the Office of Prime Minister. In this British government lesson, students visit selected Web sites to learn how the transition in the office will work. Students also research the accomplishments of...

Students explore the concept of comparison shopping. They compare quantity as well as amount to find the better bargain.

Students examine the historical purpose of the forests in Pennsylvania and investigate how the iron manufacturing process works.  In this chemistry lesson students write the chemical formula for making charcoal.

Learners explore the appropriate usage of cell phones. In this cell phone etiquette lesson, students examine how cell phone features may be use ethically and discuss compromises to privacy through the use of cell phones...

High schoolers examine the relationship between rhetoric and war. In this history of war lesson, students analyze paintings, photographs, movies, and articles that paint an opinionated picture of war. High schoolers...

Students examine the African American social, economic, and political conditions between 1896 and 1953. In this segregation lesson plan, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of the plight of African Americans'...

In this riparian buffer worksheet, students click on the links to learn about why we should maintain the riparian buffer and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 7 questions.

In this bats worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about bats to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 19 questions total.

Students compare and contrast their community to what it was like 50 years ago. They research various aspects of their community and compare and contrast with what it is like now. Students present and discuss their findings.

Students explore Henri Cartier-Bresson's life and photographic work. They think about Mr. Cartier-Bresson's famous "decisive moment," and reflect on their understanding of decisive moments through photos they capture from their...

Students explore light, and how it travels in straight path, recognize that light-sensitive chemical processes can be used to create images using light as catalyst, discover that light can be refracted by convex lens to focus camera,...

Students explore how to use field guides to identify wildlife.  In this nature lesson students construct their own plant field guide.