Can you put that in writing? Scholars work with a partner to write a practice claim before writing their own claims. After writing their claims, learners share with class using a Concentric Circles activity.

Students discuss resource availability and natural resources. They explore the basic rules of appropriation. Students participate in a water rights simulation. They discuss possible consequences of appropriative water law.

Students explore how cultural aspects of their lives are depicted in society. They view a video on Frida Kahlo and identify the cultural elements that she referenced in her work.

Learners study Mars and other plants in the night sky. In a planetarium setting using Digitarium planetarium system, students identify the Big Dipper and Polaris. They explore the major differences between the planets and the stars. ...

Students dilate functions using transformation. In this algebra lesson, students complete vertical dilation, stretch and shrink. They perform reflection across the x and y axis.

In this absolute monarchs and constitutional monarchs study guide worksheet, students respond to 15 short answer and fill in the blank questions.

Students discover how light reflects off surfaces. In this hands-on demonstration, students examine how variations in color are produced by light interference.

Fifth graders observe video of poem recitations of a person reciting a poem. In this language arts lesson, 5th graders discuss rhythm and rhyme of poetry as well as pauses within poems. Students choose a poem, in a small group, and...

Ninth graders reflect on what they have learned throughout the unit.  In this Science lesson, 9th graders demonstrate how working together can produce an informative useful project.   

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this African American history lesson plan, students examine the African American experience in Oregon.

In this electromagnetic waves instructional activity, learners review the different types of electromagnetic waves. Students also compare and contrast light and sound waves. This instructional activity has 10 fill in the blank, 5...

Learners create model societies. In this social identity instructional activity, students conduct research so that they can plan and present model societies to their classmates. The societies must include information regarding how their...

Students explore ways to prevent texting while driving. In this driving safety lesson plan, students research information about texting and driving. Students identify an audience to present the information to in the three given formats....

Students prepare a chart with four columns: things we know, things we think we know but need to check, things we wonder about, and new things we have learned. Each group is given a case study and they discuss the three cases of "honor...

Students summarize articles found in the newspaper and use key concepts to write a poem. In this reading comprehension and writing activity, students work with a partner to choose a current newspaper article. Key concepts and vocabulary...

Students construct equilateral triangles and a 'laser' triangle.  In this reflection lesson students build a retro-reflector using mirrors.

Students write on a variety of topics, maximize creative and expository writing skills, develop focused writing, organize ideas, incorporate detail in writing, and exhibit varied and precise word choice.

Students investigate how online auctions work and rate the assurances offered by specific auction sites and sellers. They, in groups, evaluate various auction sites, focusing on the site's and seller's predicted reliability; create...

Young scholars develop a game based on their research of the roles, rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.

Students are assigned to groups, and determine each member's role in the group. They will design an experiment to determine a way to produce the three primary and five secondary colors. Students discuss color and mood. They listen to a...

Young scholars examine discrimination, prejudice, and bias in the world. In this tolerance instructional activity, students research examples of prejudice in different countries. They then identify the Core Democratic Values in song...

Learners read and respond to the book, Dear Mrs. Parks. In this African-American literature lesson plan, students read the text and examine several vocabulary words from the text. Learners answer 11 discussion questions and participate...

Ninth graders discover Muslim beliefs. In this Islam lesson, 9th graders identify biases and stereotypes about Muslims. Students then research the cultures and traditions of Muslim nations creating PowerPoint presentations that feature...

Ninth graders describe essential components of a constitution and cite cultural factors affecting international law-making.