Young scholars explore cell division through auditory, visual and tactile stations that each describe a stage of cell division. Then they apply the information from the stations in a mini-homework project that is tailored to one of the...

Students create and test a hypothesis about cell division. After observation of Frog Egg cell division, students write obervations and refine process and hypothesis. The use of scientific method, group work and inquiry are fostered by...

Middle schoolers assemble snow goggle models and discuss how snow goggles change the amount of light shining in their eyes.

Students examine the energy the sun produces on a daily basis. In groups, they discover the properties of visible and invisible light. They also adjust the exposure time to change the properties of various objects. To end the lesson...

Students rewrite the ending of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.  In this Of Mice and Men lesson, students enter a fictitious contest in which they compose a new ending for Of Mice and Men in which Lennie is not killed.  The...

In this measurement worksheet, students complete a set of word problems using measurements of 2 ball parks shown at the top of the page. Answers are included on page 2.

In this estimation worksheet, students estimate the distance on a city map based on the scale given to them. Students answer 4 short answer questions.

Students listen to a reading of the "Desert Tortoise Tale" and complete a maze that highlights the different threats the baby tortoise faces along the way. They discuss the reasons the Desert Tortoise is becoming endangered.

Students discover information about the early explorers. In this Exploration Age instructional activity, students watch "The Great Age of Exploration'" and respond to the provided questions about the video.

In this data table learning exercise, students solve 4 word problems using the information on a data table about raffle tickets sold by 5 students.

In this pattern instructional activity, students use a table to solve a set of 3 word problems, then write their own problem using information in the table.

For this decimal game worksheet, students follow a set of instructions to play a decimal game and extend it activity. Student with the greatest sum wins the game.

Students study art based on the theme "The Pursuit of Meaning." In this art lesson, students research the role of a museum curator and create a proposal and exhibit catalog based on the theme "The Pursuit of Meaning."

Students define the attributes of God and find natural examples of these attributes in creation.  In this attributes of God instructional activity, students discuss how God's attributes are shown in nature.  Students work in...

Learners work in teams to establish the viewpoint of Biblical characters and debate aspects of the Hellenistic view versus the views of the Christian and Jewish people.  In this Hellenism and Judaism lesson, students assume the...

Pupils create a county and develop an illustrated travel brochure to persuade elementary students to visit their county.  In this persuasive writing lesson plan, pupils use descriptive language effectively in a travel...

Students summarize the unit on heroes and present picture books to younger students.  In this hero instructional activity, students compile their portfolios, in which they have presented heroic characteristics of their own...

Students investigate the natural resources on earth by reading a book in class.  In this environmental lesson, students read select pages from the book Alaska by Rebecca Stefoff and discuss their feelings on the material. ...

Learners study the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In this American Civil Rights lesson, students listen to a lecture about segregation, Rosa Parks, and the bus boycott. Learners discuss passive resistance and its effectiveness.

Students research famous explorers. In this exploration age lesson, students research the accomplishments of John Cabot, James Cook, Francis Drake, Martin Frobisher, and Henry Hudson. Students use their research...

High schoolers locate and analyze clues about ancient Greek life. In this ancient Greece lesson plan, students look at art, architecture, and artifacts to determine what was important to the Greeks and discover details about their...

High schoolers investigate the possibility of life existing on other planets. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The lesson includes an overview that is used for classroom discussion practices. They tell the teacher how...

Learners engage in a investigation of the types of meals that astronauts eat in space while examining the types of nutritional elements needed for optimum physical tasks in space. They are given different foods and then document the...

Students explore Earth science by creating a scale model in class. In this shadow lesson, students research the impact the sun has on Earth shadows and complete a space science worksheet. Students create models of the Sun and Earth and...