Students work in groups to brainstorm ideas about different jobs they could have in the future. In this careers lesson plan, students learn about careers, brainstorm what they could do, take a survey, and differentiate between...

Third graders list creative uses for old objects. In this recycling lesson plan, 3rd graders work in groups to brainstorm creative, new uses for old, everyday items. This is the first lesson plan in a unit on recycling.

Students examine the parts of the tree and examine the health of trees in the vicinity.  In this tree safety lesson students work in groups to complete a stated goal. 

Learners examine leaves that are assigned to them.  In this earth science lesson plan students work in groups and find examples of leaves that the instructor asks for. 

Students use stream trays covered in different types of rocks or soil to investigate infiltrates and runoff. In this water pollution lesson, students work in groups with stream trays that have different substrates. They write a paragraph...

Students apply the ecological pyramids of numbers and biomass with an activity using topographic maps. In this trophic level lesson, students work in groups using a topographic map to determine the number of organisms that can live in an...

Students create an experiment. In this friction lesson plan, students review the concept of friction and complete a bottle roll activity. Students work in groups to create their own friction experiment.

Pupils read an article. In this problem solving lesson, students read an article where they must solve the problem presented. Pupils work in groups to discuss the issue and come up with a way to solve the problem.

Pupils collect information about buffalo and transform their classroom into a wildlife park. In this conservation lesson plan, students work in groups to research a question pertaining to buffalo populations and habitat...

Middle schoolers demonstrate the pick and roll technique while playing handball. In this handball lesson, students work together to practice the pick and roll after listening to the teacher describe the strategy. Middle schoolers work...

Students explore how archaeologist examine mummies. In this research based lesson, students work in groups to research two mummies and report their findings to the class through role-playing and using a model of the mummy.

Students gain knowledge about earth and space science by studying the nine planets in the solar system as well as their key characteristics. In this solar system instructional activity, students identify the nine planets. Students work...

Fifth graders construct graphs. In this graphing lesson, 5th graders learn about various types of graphs such as bar, line, circle, picture and stem and leaf plot. Students work in groups to create examples of each graph.

Students identify class and types of materials in our environment.  For this investigative lesson students work in groups to process information about what actions should be taken concerning solid waste.

High schoolers explore the concept of concurrent lines in triangles. In this concurrent lines in triangles lesson, students work in groups to investigate properties of concurrent lines in acute, right, and obtuse triangles. High...

Sixth graders complete a purchase order. In this ratios and patterns lesson, 6th graders work in groups to complete a purchase order for a grand opening of the school snack bar. Students use rations to figure out the need and quantity...

Fifth graders problem solve to determine if a fundraiser will be successful in the money raising activity. In this problem solving lesson, 5th graders read a book about fund raising and write down important vocabulary words. Students...

Students solve train-scheduling word problems using a four-step problem solving model. In this problem solving lesson plan, students work in groups to a four-step procedure about a train scheduling dilemma.

Students work in groups to calculate the costs of a trip to Six Flags amusement park. In this domain and range lesson, students calculate the least and greatest amounts of money needed for tickets, food, souvenirs, and airplane tickets.

Sixth graders explore the concept of mean, median, mode, and range. In this mean, median, mode, and range lesson, 6th graders work in groups to find the mean, median, mode, and range of their heights, distance from home to school, time...

Seventh graders explore the concept of percents, ratios, and proportions. In this percents, ratios, and proportion lesson, 7th graders have 237 ounces of beads to weigh. Students work in groups to weigh the beads in a way so that each...

Students explore the concept of sales tax. In this sales tax lesson, students work in groups to spend $500. Students calculate the discount and sales tax on each item. Students buy between 5 to 10 items.

Tenth graders explore the concept of proof. For this proof lesson, 10th graders work in groups to collectively write proofs for directions to places on a map. Students give directions to specific places in big cities such as from the New...

Students make circuits. In this inventing circuits activity, students complete a worksheet where they predict whether or not the circuits they create will work. Students work in groups to create the given circuits and see if their...