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European Explorers of North and South America
Sixth graders explore the connection between the geography of America and the migration of the Native Americans to the American continents to the future conquering of the continents by the Europeans. They discuss the causes and effects...
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European Exploration
Sixth graders analyze key European explorers and focus on where and why they explored. They research who sponsored the explorers as well as the accomplishments of the explorers. They discuss the lasting effects of the expeditions in...
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Virtual Reality Construction Project
Students utilize the technology of virtual reality in order to perform a construction project. The construction has to do with the making of a reality scene using special Apple Virtual Reality software.
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Medieval Natural Resources
Students discuss and view examples of the illuminated manuscripts that were created during medieval times and into the Renaissance. In small groups, they research the resources that were used to create the manuscripts and classify them...
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Astronomy
Young scholars complete a series of activities to better understand space studies. In this space science lesson, the teacher is provided with a number of activities for students to complete such as finding words that begin with the...
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Death and Dying
Ninth graders examine religious rituals and ceremonies surrounding death and dying. In this Ethics lesson, 9th graders explore end-of-life care in the United States and consider ways it might be improved. Students discuss...
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Death and Dying
Ninth graders examine religious rituals and ceremonies surrounding death and dying. In this cultural studies instructional activity, 9th graders explore end-of-life care in the United States and consider ways it might be improved.
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Why Not Fabric?
Students investigate art from Native American culture by creating fabric. In this native art analysis lesson, students identify the art of Plains Indians and discuss how it is represented in their fabrics, beads and decorations. Students...
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The Basilica of the Assumption-A Symbol of Freedom
Fourth graders explore the importance of the Basilica of Assumption and the development of the Catholic Church in Maryland. In this social studies lesson plan, 4th graders discuss the Basilica of the Assumption and the Catholic Church.
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Classify That!
Young scholars get acquainted with diverse forms of life by using modern biological classification systems to group animals that are related. They explore basic scientific groupings like genus, species, mammals, fish, birds, amphibians,...
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Introduction to American Literature
High schoolers discuss the topic of freedom and what the National Anthem means to them and to our country. They create a new and original verse for the National Anthem.
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Math: Football Fever Fun
Young scholars compile statistics from high school or other football team and construct a spreadsheet on which to record their findings. Using Chart Wizard to analyze the data, they construct charts and graphs for a visual display of the...
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Constitution Cartoons
Learners view series of cartoon overheads that explain Constitution, name branches of government and their powers, define federalism and separation of powers, examine rights and obligations of citizens, and discuss significance of...
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Ballet
First graders identify word families and demonstrate a variety of ballet moves. They listen to the book "Angelina on Stage," and observe and demonstrate three ballet moves. Students then match a family word with other rhyming words,...
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How Many More on a Graph?
First graders identify a number that is one more or one less than a number up to one hundred and identify a mystery number. They also create a class graph that illustrates how many children are in each family, and answer questions about...
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Cooperation - Scooters
Students find a partner and use a scooter with a rope tied to it. There are two hula hoops, one with balls in it and one with nothing in it with which the studentsl have to get all the balls from one hoop to the other hoop. One student...