Students examine the food pyramid. In this health/math instructional activity students make biscuits. Students are assigned a group to measure out ingredients. Students also discuss which part of the food pyramid biscuits fall into and...

Students determine the meaning of a soliloquy and examine the themes in Shakespeare's, Hamlet. In this literature lesson, students read Hamlet's soliloquy and watch a Photo Story 3 text model of such. They write a personal soliloquy...

Students investigate a sculpture from the 17th century.  In this art history lesson, students examine Bust of a Man by Francis Hardwood and discover the meaning behind it.  Students create their own portrait bust of somebody...

Students examine, evaluate and understand the concept of conflict, conflict escalation and colflict resolution through a variety of creative interactions.

Students examine the happenings at the Battle of Antietam from all sides. In this American Civil War lesson, students analyze newspapers accounts from different perspectives regarding the battle and then write their own accounts of the...

Sixth graders study the artwork of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith before creating their own. In this painting instructional activity, 6th graders examine two pieces of work by Jaune Quick-to-See from the online collection of the Missoula Art...

Students examine gender bias on television and in the movies. In this social science instructional activity, students watch various shows and when an instance of stereotypical behavior, or gender bias situation occurs, students think...

Students examine Supreme Court cases. In this U.S. government lesson, students watch a video about the Bill of Rights and then research 4 Supreme Court cases using the noted web site. Students analyze the presented information and write...

Students examine discrimination laws. In this racism lesson, students compare and contrast de facto and de jure discrimination. Students also explore the Bill of Rights and determine what makes some acts and speech illegal.

High schoolers examine Dante's trip through Hell. In this literature instructional activity, students read The Inferno and then collaborate to discuss moral redemption and create their own maps of Hell based on the poem. Written...

Middle schoolers examine the effects of teen drinking. In this personal health lesson, students research alcohol's effect on the teen brain. Middle schoolers discuss their findings about the alcohol-brain connection and create brain maps.

Students examine the shortage of food in Africa. In this geography skills instructional activity, students consider how conflict and extreme situations may result in food shortages for some nations. Students analyze the provided...

Students examine the outcome of the war in Iraq. In this Iraq history lesson, students discuss the effects of the war and the regime of Hussein. Students write and design textbook pages that feature the contemporary history of the...

Students explore surreal art and poetry. In this visual arts lesson, students examine works by André Breton, Robert Desnos, Salvador Dalí, and Joan Miro. Students then apply the techniques in the works they analyze to their own poetry.

Students examine the plight of Japanese Americans during World War II. In this World War II instructional activity, students participate in a mock evocation simulation, research primary and secondary documents about internment camps, and...

Young scholars examine the science of drug addition. In this health related lesson, students take a pre-assessment about drug addiction, then read and discuss an article about how some drugs affect the brain to cause addition. They will...

Young scholars explore how to handle criticism in the work place. In this conflict resolution lesson, students examine how criticism deters assertive behavior and role-play on how to respond to criticism in the work place.

Fifth graders examine text features and create a PowerPoint presentation. In this text features lesson, 5th graders go over Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures and text features before they choose one to include in a book and...

Learners explore different primates. In this primate lesson plan, students examine the various primates by engaging in crafts, dramatic play, singing songs, and games. 

Students examine the human population response to microbial diseases.  In this disease lesson students observe population trends, write about a scientist and evaluate and defend current treatments for infectious diseases. 

Tenth graders research locations of biomes and their barriers. For this biomes lesson, 10th graders examine location, environmental conditions, and species of plants and animals that live in the biome. Students take notes and create a...

Young scholars learn the meaning/purpose of discipline and the various parenting types leading to obedience or self-discipline.

Students research the economic impact of the Revolutionary War on a variety of occupations. They examine and discuss the topic of whether political leanings influenced the economic outlook.