Learners work as a class to write a general definition of fossil based on their discussion and examine pictures of the different types of fossils. Once discussion is complete, they write and illustrate a book about a T Rex that has died...

Fourth graders create Venn diagrams showing the differences and similarities between the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism.

Seventh graders study the law of superposition by creating models of fossils in layers of rock. They examine how fossils are usually found in sedimentary rock which leads to the study of geologic history in those rocks.

Students examine dinosaur footprints and compare them to the shape of elephant footprints and to the size of their own footprints.

Students analyze Pablo Picasso's art. In this Picasso art analysis lesson, students define collage and analyze Picasso's work in different mediums. Students complete image based discussion activities. Students use found objects to create...

Eighth graders use goldfish crackers to simulate a capture-recapture method of data collection. They fill in a chart and determine the averages. They find the estimated population of fish and the actual population of fish based on the...

Students use the Internet to explore millennium celebrations around the world and how these celebrations reflect the cities' cultures, histories and expectations for the future.

Students determine the density of Plaster of Paris that has been prepared with a foam generated from dishwashing liquids and shampoo.

Second graders identify the major contributions of ancient Egypt, including architectural monuments, e.g. the pyramids and Sphinx. They study the function of the pyramids as tombs for the Pharaohs.

In this grammar worksheet, students choose the appropriate homonym to complete twelve sentences grammatically correct. Students check their answers when done.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of discrimination. In this social studies lesson, students view pictures and write down the first thing that comes to their mind. Middle schoolers discuss if stereotyping or prejudice affected their...

Students analyze chair design for its art. In this art analysis activity, students analyze the art in the designs of chairs. Students complete image based discussion. Students complete three related projects.

Learners take a closer look at presidential elections. In this Electoral College lesson, students participate in a classroom simulation that requires them to form a political party that puts forth a candidate to run for election.

Students participate in an imaginary scenarios that involves different ways to confront and talk about issues surrounding death. Students will write a letter expressing their emotions to a pet or person who has died.

Students investigate the relationships between certain environmental factors and levels of exposure to sunlight. The variables of location, time of year, and day, and the weather which affect the intensity of the sun are explored in this...

Students examine different masks from Mardi Gras. They discover the culture of the area and create their own mask. They use leather to make the mask three-dimensional.

Students explore the life of Susan B. Anthony and Victorian views on women's suffrage. After discussing the suffrage movement, groups of students observe lithographs and discuss reasons for Miss Anthony's arrest. They read a petition...

Young scholars explain how moon phases occur. They explain three ways that the night sky has been used through history. Students locate some of the constellations in the night sky. They discuss stories and myths surrounding stars.

Fourth graders study a map and locate cities, read information and create a chart.  In this weather instructional activity students place appropriate weather information on a map and write a script using their information to relay...

Young scholars explore themes of prejudice and acceptance. In this character education lesson, students listen and respond to several fiction books, poems, and lyrics with a similar theme. Young scholars locate articles with the main...

Students promote philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students create video documentaries based on service learning projects they completed and then share the video with their peers and community. 

Students investigate Thanksgiving by reading a children's book.  In this holiday lesson, students read Arthur's Thanksgiving by Marc Brown and create a turkey fact book after reading an electronic encyclopedia.  Students bring...

Students explain the processes for separating DNA from tissue and separating complex mixtures.  In this exploratory lesson students complete a lab where they extract DNA.  

Students examine different mixtures and how they can be separated.  In this electric sieve instructional activity students complete an activity that allows them to separate mixtures.