Young scholars examine the facets of the Industrial Revolution. In this world history lesson, students use the Internet to research causes, effects, and implications of the Industrial Revolution. Young scholars use selected websites to...

Students learn the difference between purchase, barter, and payment for service, then explore how the Akan and North African people used a barter system to exchange gold and salt. They identify the most efficient ways of procuring your...

Seventh graders examine and evaluate different perspectives of human and wolf interactions. They develop a conclusion based on research through the use of electronic resources.

Fourth graders investigate the Native American religious concept of Sacred Landscapes. The use of natural resources and religious rites is researched using a variety of sources. They discuss the importance of geographical places in the...

Learners explore the effects of Ford's use of the assembly line, auto financing, and increased wages to make his fortune. They complete a worksheet using the internet.

Students list and explain the three types of economic systems as well as the three economic questions that every economic society must answer at one time or another. In addition, they identify the five features of our market economy.

Students discover the basics of Trademark Law understanding that companies are very protective of their trademarks and trade dress. Companies should be contacted for permission to derive their products. After obtaining permission,...

Students bring to school five items they would normally throw away and five items they would normally recycle. Expert groups are formed to present information on the recycling of glass, metal, plastic, and organics such as paper and...

Eighth graders study tropical and temperate rainforests.  In this rainforest lesson students complete a lab activity using the Internet. 

High schoolers study estuaries and compare several ones in the U.S. In this estuary lesson students interpret data and compare the distribution of different species. 

Students discuss diversity. In this culture lesson plan, students talk about stereotypes and respecting other cultures, genders, and backgrounds. They come up with suggestions on how to line up in a way other than "boy/girl".

Students explore the Southeast Woodland region and culture of the Seminole Indians using video, art projects, books, maps and discussion.

Seventh graders discover how an ecosystem works by creating one in class.  In this Earth science instructional activity, 7th graders study vocabulary terms associated with ecosystem and read environment handouts.  Students...

Young scholars study sonar and will explain the concept of it and its major components.  In this design lesson students build a low-cost sonar system. 

Students investigate the causes and effects of earthquakes and investigate their magnitude. In this  earthquakes lesson, students study the Richter Scale and measure it as it relates to the energy released by an earthquake. Students...

Young scholars study the moon and the planets. They create a painted, paper mache moon or planet sculpture.

Students create a story about a picture. In this writing lesson, students select a picture and write a story about what happened in the picture. Students are encouraged to write a story with a beginning, middle, and end.

Students explore the cardiovascular system. For this human body lesson, students observe blood flow and study cardiovascular diseases and how they affect the human body system.

Students study how organisms that live in cold seep communities get energy from methane.  In this organism lesson students write a brief report and identify oxidation reduction reactions and explain if these are dependent of...

Students study the effect of pesticides on plants and insects. For this gardening lesson, students discuss the importance of insects. They define pesticides, evaluate their effectiveness and the problems they might cause. Students...

Students study crawfish and how to farm them.  In this crawfish lesson plan students examine how to establish a growing facility and how to reproduce crawfish. 

Students discuss hatred toward immigrants, and what kinds of behaviors constitute prejudice, explore attitudes toward people from other places, and analyze where these attitudes come from, and discuss ways to avoid and reduce prejudice...

Students participate in an economics role-playing video game demonstrating social responsibility  In this economics lesson, students play "The Cost of Life" game which requires students to think critically to make...

Pupils explore how others maintain the balance between humans and wildlife.