Here's something unusual and thoughtful: have your scholars do some pensive reflection themselves before tackling how such meditative techniques are used in prison rehabilitation programs. They watch the...

Seventh graders complete political analysis activities. In this political analysis instructional activity, 7th graders discuss party platforms and research party issues for their party's candidate's positions. Students complete an issues...

Fourth graders research an artist, write a short report and do an oral presentation.

This lesson plan template aligns with the TechnoMummy curriculum and resources, but includes great ideas to use without the curriculum. During this lesson on Ancient Egypt, learners will become Egyptologists and learn about ancient...

Young scholars discuss the differences between formal, functional and perceptual regions in Alaska. They work in small groups to research community.

First graders visit the library or media center to research sea creatures using encyclopedia. They find two facts and research the Internet to find a picture of the sea creature. They create a class sea creature booklet.

Third graders understand the process by which fossils and rocks are excavated. For this fossil and rock lesson, 3rd graders explore the job of the paleontologist in a podcast.

Students identify cell parts and their function. In this animal cell activity, students view a video clip and discuss cell components. Students create an edible replica of an animal cell using food items.

Students research information about a Native American tribe and document their knowledge by creating a block (cube) containing pictures about the homes, tools, food, clothing, and transportation for this tribe.

Learners examine the artwork of a specific artist and attempt to create a painting in the style of the studied artist in this middle and high school level Art lesson. Rubric is included for self- and teacher assessment after the project...

Students research basic information about owls. They complete a class KWL chart, and conduct research on owls using the Internet and a variety of resource books. Next, they write an owl acrostic poem and a report using their research...

Students investigate the life cycle of a star and make conclusions based on evidence, research, and observation.  For this lesson on space and scientific investigation, students describe the relationships between science and...

Students create an African mask. In this African art lesson plan, students use Balsa-Foam and acrylic paints to construct an African mask. Students carve out the facial features and seal it with a coat of Gesso.

Students create a quilt square for a class quilt using at least three, two-dimensional geometric figures. They research and write a brief description of at least two different quilt patterns that they find. Pupils discuss that quilts are...

Fifth graders discover the rules by which the lever slants and balances. They determine that there are a great many tools that employ the lever principle even in their ordinary environments. They consider how to use objects easily...

Fifth graders conduct research on the geological formation Luray Caverns located in Luray, Virginia in preparation for a field trip to the caverns. They conduct Internet research, and answer worksheet discussion questions.

Eleventh graders focus on the role of transportation. In this transportation instructional activity, 11th graders look at the lives of Americans at the turn of the centuries. They compare and contrast 2000 to 1900. 

Students examine a coastal ocean. For this physical science/earth science lesson, students generate a list of questions about how researchers study the ocean. In addition, students investigate, through research on the computer, to answer...

Students consider how volcanic eruptions can affect an environment and how a volcano works. The explosions of Mt. Saint Helen's, Mt. Redoubt, and Mt. Kilauea are researched and presented to the class in groups.

Second graders familiarize themselves with the town they live in by practicing their imagination, library research and writing skills.

Students read and research American Indian creation stories as a way to understand the origins of American Literature. They conduct Internet research utilizing Internet search engines. They create an online report page as well as write...

Students examine the Federal Reserve System.  In this secondary economics instructional activity, students view a DVD titled In Plain English:  Making Sense of the Federal Reserve.  Students take notes and work in groups...

Students explore the history of education and race in the United States. By researching Supreme Court cases dealing with race and education, students examine the ways in which these cases have reflected changing social and cultural norms.

Learners investigate the life cycle of a star through research. Once research is complete, students prepare posters and present findings to class. Flash animation is included to help learners visualize life cycle of star researching.