Young scholars examine the safety concerns of driving while sleepy.  In this driving safety lesson students come up with techniques that can help drivers stay alert on the road.

Students create a historical minute based on a hero. They research the hero of their choice and write a script for two or three scenes with depict significant events from their heroes lives.

Pupils read and evaluate a piece of expository writing. They participate in a class discussion of the outlining process and individually outline a piece of expository writing. Finally, the students create an outline for the purpose of...

Middle schoolers learn about inventions of the Industrial Revolution and their impact on life. In this Industrial Revolution lesson, students look at how the Industrial Revolution changed the work experience from farms to factories. They...

Students research historical figures and create presentations for their research using technology tools. In this historical figures lesson, students use the provided links to research historical figures in America. Students then use...

In this geography skills instructional activity, students respond to 30 short answer questions pertaining to physical and human geography.

Students study how an electric car operates.  In this electric car lesson students assemble an electric car motor from parts from an internal combustion engine.

Young scholars choose a polygon to define and describe, and use Power Point and the Internet to present their polygon.

Sixth graders compare and contrast incomplete and complete metamorphosis using a Venn Diagram. They predict, observe, measure, and record data on the life cycle of mealworms. Students write and illustrate the life cycle of the mealworm....

Sixth graders explore the life of a truck driver. In this transportation lesson, 6th graders map the route that a truck driver may take, communicate with a truck driver, and explore anticipated delivery time of goods that travel on a truck.

Students research famous women in history. For this Women's History month lesson, students choose one historical woman to research and use biographies and websites to gather information. Students complete an included research outline and...

Students explore the causes of El Niño. In this series of earth science activity, students research the consequences of this weather phenomenon. They recommend ways to prepare for this disaster.

Students investigate ratio and proportion as they solve problems. In this algebra lesson plan, students calculate the percent increase on salaries and convert between decimals and percents to calculate. They rate job positions from...

Students conduct research and present a part of Kansas City history to the class. They develop questions and ideas to initiate and refine research. They use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and organize information.

Students simulate the role of travel agents addressing the needs of a foreign family visiting a state in the US. They prepare a presentation and informational sales pitch of a proposed travel itinerary.

Pupils use "Cotton Journey-A Field Trip In A Box" kit to relate the significance of cotton to the Civil War period and to study the cotton industry in general.