Second graders examine the contributions of the First Nations. In this contributions lesson plan, 2nd graders discover the origin of popcorn. Students read about popcorn and how popcorn can be used in many ways. Students write a...

Students relate Pi to a circle. In this circles lesson, students identify the different properties of two dimensional objects. They relate Pi to the circumference, diameter and area of a circle .

In this algebra instructional activity, students ponder life's questions presented in several episodes of The Simpson's. They calculate the square root of 1 million and verify known facts concerning pi. There are 9 questions.

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions about Sparks's The Notebook. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Middle schoolers explore multiple types of energy. In this energy activity, students prepare a science fair project through completing a WebQuest. Middle schoolers investigate radiant, thermal, and biochemical energy.

Third graders view photos of machines that measure wind energy and chart what they observe in the pictures and the questions they have about the pictures.  In this wind energy lesson, 3rd graders make a pinwheel.  Students show...

Third graders explore the multi-ethnic nature of America's citizens and examine the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty. In this Molly's Pilgrim lesson, 3rd graders discuss the poem "The New Colossus," examine vocabulary words...

Students play the role of a correspondent and write a news article about a famous landmark. For this correspondence lesson, students use a computer template to build word processing skills. Students edit a story in order to...

Students create a postcard about endangered species. For this biology lesson, students identify how human activities endanger other species. They research and recommend ways to help protect them.

Students discover the basic nutritional information for different foods.  In this nutrition lesson students classify items, identify what a balanced diet is and determine what recipes are healthy. 

Learners complete two activities to study Charles Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection. They read Darwin's journal from the voyage of the Beagle and look at the scientific ideas that influenced the development of his theory.

Students study the changing public perception of cigarettes over the century. They create a visual timeline for classroom display, and design a survey on people's views on cigarette smoking for homework. In addition, they design and...

Students apply statistics, and graphical interpretation to economics, the environment and populations. For this statistical lesson students construct graphical displays and classify data.

Go on a treasure hunt with your language arts class! They read "Treasure Hunt" and "Exploring the Titanic," then create a final product by taking part in an unusual art activity.

Fifth graders collect data from Wakulla Springs Video Web Camera.