Pupils examine the components of the soil in their community. Following directions, they create their own edible soil to be eaten at the end of the activity. They discuss what makes soils around the world different from those found in...

Pupils discuss what they would do if they saw a neighbor's house on fire and what information they would need to know to tell the 911 operator. They watch as the teacher models how to call 911 and observe that the numbers are called only...

Students explore the concept of financial planning for a catastrophe. In this financial planning lesson, students discuss the devastation that Hurricane Katrina wrought on the Gulf Coast. Students create budgets to plan for a...

Students explore privacy rights. In this civics instructional activity, students investigate the pros and cons of proposed national identification cards as they explore provided Internet links. Students write position papers pertaining...

Students practice archery. In this archery lesson, students see how to shoot the bow and hit a target. They attempt to hit balloons that are attached to a target.  

In this comprehension worksheet, students complete multiple choice, matching, word play activities, and more. Students complete 6 activities.

Students read the story Quaking by Kathryn Erskine about a girl who moves in with people who clash with her style. In this holocaust lesson plan, students also answer discussion questions.

Students are in a group - half of them be an obstacle and half be moving around them, and then they switch. This engaging game promotes lots of movement.

Students study the importance of ethical guidelines in professional decisions. They examine legal situations to determine appropriate behavior based on ethical standards.

Students act as chief research scientists with the responsibility of testing a new drug. Students design a controlled experiment to test a hypothetical experimental drug. Students write a clear, concise, and detailed plan to present to a...

High schoolers review the components of the scientific inquiry method. In groups, they develop hypothesis on a variety of different topics and design an investigation or experiment to test it. They share their conclusions with the class...

Students identify who Ellen Ochoa was and how she has accomplished many things in her life, such as, inventions. They demonstrate their knowledge of the invention process by creating their own invention while using problem solving skills.

Young scholars explore the science of toxicology and the relationship between a toxic reaction (response) and amount of substance (dose). They observe two demonstrations illustrating the concept of dose-response.

Learners calculate the amount of pesticide residue in selected foods for two pesticides and determine if these levels are safe. They read an article about a research study looking for metabolites of these pesticides in children. Finally,...

Students are introduced to basic outdoor survival concepts. They identify the seven basic needs for survival. Students describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. They compare and contrast the value of different...

Learners investigate sound as a form of energy. In this energy, forces, and sound lesson plan, students work in pairs to examine how sound travels through solid things as they construct a telephone exchange system using string and tin.

In this commas worksheet, students learn to use commas to help write more clearly. Students complete three exercises with commas.

Students build dribbling and passing skills. In this passing skills lesson, students use basketballs and soccerballs to participate in a team sport in order to score points. Each team must try to pass the ball correctly into the goal or...

Young scholars explore heroic characters. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students discuss the characteristics of a super hero and then define vocabulary associated with philanthropy such as civic virtue and altruism. Young...

Students study and observe city wildlife and their local community's wildlife. For this wildlife lesson, students look for animal clues in their local places. Students observe animals using cameras and journals. Students make a...

In this word usage learning exercise, students explore the meanings of three words, important, interesting, and serious. Students complete fifteen sentences with the correct words and write four sentences of their own.

Students collaborate to play a game. In this island hopping lesson plan, students face obstacles and imaginary situations in which they have to problem solve in order to complete the task.

Students explore the human body by participating in a construction activity. In this health care lesson, students identify the uses and importance of having access to a stretcher when conducting emergency medical service. Students...

Learners, in teams, spread out on their half of the playing area and pass the ball from teammate to teammate, until the team goalie catches the ball. The goalies are placed on the opposite ends of where their teamates are.