Young scholars identify the function of organizations, then read a news article about an organization called Room to Read that is sending books to poor countries. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a...

Students practice persuasive writing. In this writing lesson plan, students understand that there are different ways to write. Students build a list of words that can be used for persuasion. Students develop statements to use for...

Young scholars research foods from other countries. In this multicultural food instructional activity, students view a list of foods that kings and queens ate on an overhead transparency and go to the website...

Students examine space food. For this space science lesson, students visit suggested websites to identify the eight categories of space food. Students use a space food nutrition guide to classify space food.

Have your learners investigate parabolas. In this Algebra II lesson, students explore the basic definition of a parabola by using Cabri Jr. to create a parabola given the focus and directrix.  Students interpret the equation for a...

Students observe changes in their classroom.  In this coping with changes lesson, students note the differences in the activities of the day  and the changes in the classroom.  Students explain changes in their lives and...

Students review parts of speech and share informative usage presentations to their classmates. For this grammar lesson, students discuss the importance of using appropriate speech and then read "The I's Have It." Students create their...

Students investigate the interdependence of mass and gravitational acceleration using computer simulation. In this physics lesson, students derive the formula for acceleration due to gravity. They calculate air resistance on falling...

Students conceptualize the solar system and the objects within it.  In this solar system lesson students create a presentation of their themes and objects then present it to the class.

Middle schoolers explore how statistics can be interpreted in different ways.  In this probability lesson students complete a class lab activity then discuss their findings.

This lesson provides students with a lab experience during which students construct a basic electric circuit and use it to explore dexterity skills. A chance to construct and operate a tool that extends a person's grasping ability and to...

Students focus on the problem of African American leadership throughout American history. In groups, they research the life and works of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois and how they worked to promote the need for African American...

Seventh graders investigate the concept of evolution and how it was a mechanism for the foundation of life on Earth. They conduct research and attempt to make cognitive connections with the evidence to agree with the presupposition of...

Pupils investigate the pH of rain water in this earth science instructional activity. They collect rain water from their area and explore the pH when lime stone is added, then they will use the data collected to conjecture as to the...

Pupils solve chemical equations. In this chemistry lesson, they balance chemical equations after completing a lab. They can use a TI for this assignment.

Young learners explore erosion, deposition, weather and climate in this science lesson. They discuss the cause of erosion, collect data and analyze it suing the TI Explorer. They can also use the TI CBL or Vernier LabPro for this...

Pupils relate real life situation to the equations, graphs and inequalities. They model real life scenarios using matrices and draw conclusions from their data. This lesson plan is aligned with FCAT.

Students develop a business plan to address the issue of homelessness. In this "Homeless in New Orleans" lesson, students learn how to develop a business plan, interview homeless people, brainstorm ideas and present their final plan to...

Second graders explore land formations. In this science lesson plan, 2nd graders develop an understanding of how land is naturally developed, investigate several land formations as well as earth science and chemical terminology, and ...

Students create advertising with the intent of protecting wildlife. In this service learning lesson, students craft advertisements and write persuasive essays regarding the protection of wildlife.

Students explore fact families. In this multiplication lesson, students use a multiplication table to find the answers to several multiplication equations. Students form fact families from each completed equation.

Students create three letter words and decode for fluency and accuracy.  In this fluency lesson, students use alphabet tiles to build words with the CVC pattern and read the word aloud.  Students alternate turns by stacking one...

Learners plan a museum visit to study Impressionist paintings and its artists.  In this Impressionism lesson, students examine the colors and perception of space in Impressionist artwork.  Learners recognize the characteristic...

Students discuss the benefits of volunteering. In this creating volunteers instructional activity, students consider philanthropic actions and opportunity costs. Students create a song and visual aid about being a volunteer.