Fourth graders use effective writing skills, their imagination, and their knowledge of the nine planets as they create travel pamphlets of the solar system.

Learners write and publish a poem as part of a class poetry collection after analyzing the poetic structures of haiku, limericks, sound poems and free verse. After viewing a multimedia demonstration of the poetic structures, and after...

Students are read passages from When I Was Puerto Rican and asked to respond to the passages in their journals. They decide on a topic for researching and they use this topic to develop their own memoirs.

Students explore their understanding of democracy, while comparing their concept of democracy with other students. They also research the possibility of democracy in Iraq.

Young scholars explore the role of snakes in an ecosystem and discover how snakes warn us that they are dangerous. They view and discuss a Discovery Channel video showcasing snakes in the wild then break into small groups to research a...

Young scholars explore job opportunities in their chosen career field. In this career exploration lesson, students complete a portfolio using the career investigation in the STAR event link. Young scholars present the project to the...

Pupils identify and explore the dangers of cell phone use while driving. In this car safety lesson, students research using a cell phone while driving. Pupils compile the information to create a presentation and write a reflection paper...

Students research their family dynamics and create a project for the activity. In this family dynamics activity, students discuss the importance of family and create a family tree. Students prepare essays on four of their family...

Young scholars examine living on a fixed income. In this financial analysis activity, students discuss living on a fixed income and discuss wants and needs. Young scholars research money saving tips and create a PowerPoint about the...

Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this immigration lesson, students examine sources regarding the history of Hispanic immigration to the United...

Students investigate two and three dimensional shapes. In this geometry instructional activity, students write equations of circles and graph them correctly. They create pictures using circles.

Students reflect on their own language learning experience and interests. They research language learning and brainstorm ideas in preparation for creating brochures on language learning technology.

Students research the architecture and history of mummies, hieroglyphics, tombs, and pyramids of Ancient Egypt. They watch a video, explore Internet websites, and write a sentence in hieroglyphics.

Students explore ways of dealing with death or grief. They participate in empathy exercises and in small groups discuss how death is perceived in society. In addition, they write a paragraphs in response to provided questions.

Young scholars read the article "Power From the People Breaks the Hold of Batteries and Plugs." Students work in groups to examine various sources of power. Young scholars debate the advantages and disadvantages of each power source....

Students interview a person in a career field they are interested in. In this career interview lesson, students identify a career they are interested in and the requirements of the job. Students research the career and develop a list of...

Students explore ways to build cooperation and teamwork while serving as a leader. In this team building instructional activity, students define cooperation and identify ways a leader builds cooperation. Students participate in...

Students identify animals and their babies. In this animal name instructional activity, students come up with other animals whose babies have the same name. Students use the names of animals and their babies to write poems.

Seventh graders explore nutrition and the effect it has by participating in class discussions.  In this diet and exercise activity, 7th graders analyze print advertisements and discuss how unrealistic their expectations are and how...

Learners analyze the plot of the story, "The Little Engine That Could" to provide a model for writing creatively, developing critical essays, producing themes, and making predictions.

Students participate in research of various government leaders in order to have the ability to role play in a mock press conference. Students are the leaders and the press for this lesson using guided questions for the skits.

Students participate in a mock town hall meeting after researching issues relating to fishing rights. After reading The Lorax, they discuss the importance of conserving natural resources. In partners, they write a story of their own...

Students act like a famous explorer. In this explorer lesson, students research an explorer and act out persuasive arguments in which that explorer might be involved.

Seventh graders consider the diversity of the First Nations cultures in Canada. In this cultural diversity instructional activity, 7th graders research the cultural groups of the First Nations as well as their contributions to Canadian...