Students decide on an issue and then determine what questions they would like to have answered while researching the topic. They develop and improve their research skills by using a variety of available sources to investigate and write...

Young scholars use a variety of resources to decide on a vacation destination. They locate three points of interest, a hotel, and two restaurants at their destination.Students obtain driving directions for their trip, create a trip...

Students explore percent increases and decreases. They calculate the percent increase and decrease. Students use math to solve problems and communicate. They apply the given formula for percent increase/decrease.

Learners experiment with velocity, ratios, and rates. In this data management instructional activity, students throw a dart with and without using an atlatl and collect and record various data. Learners construct ratios based on the data...

Students conduct a survey. In this math lesson plan, students design and conduct a survey about Thanksgiving foods. Students display the collected data in a graph and use the graph to determine what food to serve for a Thanksgiving meal.

Students add details to their writing. In this language arts lesson, students use details to enhance their writing. Students view a picture and write a paragraph about what they see. Students conference with another student to edit their...

Learners examine percents. In this percents lesson, students will estimate percentages. Using advertisements from a newspaper, learners problem solve to determine the final price of a sale item.

Students learn to use a time grid or a calendar to increase productivity of their studying.  In this studying lesson, students record how they spend their studying time and then adjust as needed.  Students recognize various...

Learners read movie reviews. In this language arts lesson, students read and discuss a movie review. Learners use the information from the review to determine if the movie is appropriate for viewing. Students

Students explore the cost of a party. In this math lesson, students plan a party and determine the cost of hosting a party. Students use information from grocery stores to determine the unit cost of items for the party.

Students examine the calculator. In this math instructional activity, students use the directions to learn how to use a calculator. Students apply the knowledge and solve problems using the calculator.

Students use various manipulatives and play a game to practice place value and to help them visually see how many "ten" is.

Young scholars explore child safety information and use this information to produce a child safety brochure. During this process, they will have a chance to gather, organize, summarize and write information about child safety.

Students relate data to coordinate graphs and plot points on this graph. They use minimum wage data to construct the graph. Students decide appropriate time intervals for the graphs. They share graphs with their classmates.

Fourth graders explore the weapons of the Aboriginal people.  In this fourth grade math lesson, 4th graders create charts, tables, or diagrams to represent patterns and relations.  Students investigate which dart length has the...

Students explore imagery in poetry. In this poetry lesson plan, students examine how the use of metaphors and similes aid in reading comprehension. Multiple resources are provided.

Learners explore resources to use when reading to their children. In this language arts instructional activity, students complete a webquest and develop a resource sheet to use when reading to their children.

Students investigate weather maps. In this weather lesson plan, students discover the meaning of different weather icons and symbols. Working independently, students use the local forecast to correctly label a state map.

Students identify requirements to obtain a driver's license. They describe study and test taking strategies. Students describe reading material. They organize information using restatement and questioning techniques.

Students discuss past decisions they have made and decisions they are currently faced with. They discuss the steps of the decision-making process and practice using them to solve real life problems.

Twelfth graders determine what procedures they use to solve a problem and what areas of math they have difficulties with. In conjunction with their GED preparation, 12th graders review various ways to complete math problems and achieve...

Students explore the concept of scale and ratio.  In this scale and ratio activity, students work in groups to measure a given space such as a hallway, office, or gym.  Students measure their area using a meter stick. ...

Students examine a school grade card. In this reading lesson, students discuss the school grade card in order to understand how their child is doing in school. Students discuss the symbols and terminology used on the grade cards.

Students discover their learning styles. In this language arts instructional activity, students read about the various learning styles. Students determine their learning style and discuss how they can use this knowledge.