Students explore how insects behave in their natural habitats and build dioramas to create an Insect World in their classroom. They investigate various insects and the roles they play in the environment. They write creative short...

Students investigate the emission of greenhouse gases by industrialized nations. They present their findings in a simulated international global warming conference. They then whether or not the United States should take part in the...

Students discover the way geologists collect information about past hurricanes to determine patterns that may help with storm prediction. They then research the history of natural disasters in different regions of the United States and...

Students design a deep-sea animal. In this research based lesson, students research and design a vertebrate or invertebrate that lives in a methane hydrate habitat. They compile a class chart of the adaptations animals have in this...

Third graders develop a presentation based on Aesop's Fables. In this Aesop Fables and presentation lesson, 3rd graders examine the characteristics of fables and how to interpret them. They choose one of Aesop's Fables to research. They...

Learners investigate 20th century inventions in order to examine how inventions reflect the historical events during which they were developed an

Young scholars consider various economic terms, examine the impact of subsidies on farmers and other industries, write essays explaining the subsidy process, and illustrate through posters how subsidies affect both domestic and foreign...

Students explore different drug issues that have affected international relations.

Students research and participate in a simulation of a meeting of African nations. They investigate and attempt to resolve the conflict in Congo and the neighboring nations.

Students research the relationship between the United States and Cuba by identifying key players and events in Cuban/U.S. history. They also focus on a battle waged between Cuban-Americans in Miami and a father in Cuba over the custody...

Students practice writing descriptions by researching various artifacts from ancient Egypt and writing captions for them. They read and discuss the Times article, King Tut, Museum Trailblazer, Begins Encore.

Students discover some of the ways the developing world is vulnerable to the impact and effects of natural disasters. They investigate some "natural disaster hotspots" around the globe and assess how vulnerable these areas are.

Students role-play real-life survivors in a panel discussion. They read a mini-biography about a survivor.

Students, after being assigned a specific Middle Eastern Country, research various aspects/statistics as well as historical information on their country. They combine their acquired information in an oral presentation and written report....

Students research five different biomes while working in groups. They complete a graphic organizer with the information.

Third graders examine the roles of health and safety workers. The lesson includes reading and research about the health services offered and how they have changed over the years. Once they choose habits a health worker would endorse,...

Young scholars evaluate how the movie industry depicts heroes, villains, and events, and how these characters and plots relate to the society and time period in which the films are created.

Students explore the various global climates and apply cultural adaptations of the peoples in various zones due to climate.

Students investigate Sikhism. In this Sikhism instructional activity, students research the different aspects of this religion. They work in small groups to research details about Sikh practices, language, and culture. They design a...

Students study AIDS and other current topics in a multinational, interdisciplinary fashion. They communicate with students from other countries throughout e-mail to find out how AIDS impacts other societies.

Pupils explore integration of Major League Baseball, identify important individual baseball players who played key roles in integration, and analyze historical information through charts, graphs, and statistics.

After a brief review of the areas that can be selected for the project, I would discuss myths with the pupils, dispelling any misconceptions about mythology that the students may have. The pupils would then break into groups and I would...

First graders see that some written text is for pleasure and enjoyment while some is for relaying information. They get to experience both types during the lesson. They brainstorm ideas for a story about a new kid in school to write about.

Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts related to the study of Physics. They participate in class discussion and list common misconceptions of Physics. Students write and discuss the problem of Science illiteracy.