In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on The Things They Carried. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at...

Sixth graders research Canadian geography - the land and the bodies of water. They then plan an imaginary canoe trip through six major water bodies in Canada. They conclude the unit of study with a creative story.

Students construct a working model of a turbine and explain how water generates power. By the end of the lesson, they list the effects of Kingsley Dam on people, plans, and animals -- both positive and negative.

Students define words relating to water and its use in Nebraska. They listen to the story, Snail Girl Brings Water, list the water words from the story, and create a class dictionary.

Students analyze their feelings after reading or listening to music. In this moods instructional activity, students react to the feelings generated by the story or music they heard. Students pair edit their stories.

Students discuss equality and fairness by reading a Maya Angelo poem.  In this U.S. history lesson plan, students read the poem I Know Why Caged Birds Sing, and discuss how the era it was written in affected the words. ...

Students research various methods for preparing food and analyze energy sources. They explain that radiation, light, and heat are forms of energy used to cook food, treat diseases, and provide energy.

Fifth graders create their own solar panel. They use this experiment to see how the sun can be used as a form of energy.

Young scholars analyze current and emerging techniques used to select specific characteristics in offspring. They examine specific case studies and make ethical decisions based upon the Ethical Decision-Making Model.

Students read The Crucible in order to investigate the McCarthy era and the Hollywood Blacklist. Students watch video clips of the McCarthy witch hunts and investigate the time period through online research. Students recreate sections...

Young scholars consider how cause and effect translate into sequencing in literary works. In this sequencing lesson plan, students read non-fiction passages about Eleanor Roosevelt and Clara Barton. Young scholars complete graphic...

Fifth graders examine text features and create a PowerPoint presentation. In this text features lesson, 5th graders go over Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures and text features before they choose one to include in a book and...

Learners complete a crossword puzzle using previously studied vocabulary associated with literature. Although an answer key is provided, no word list is included.

Pupils list five food dishes that are part of their family's heritage. Each student then does research of a country and a recipe (possibly a family recipe). With the help of members of his/her kitchen group, the student prepares the dish.

Students develop a pictorial portfolio of important assignments, projects and activities through their high school years. They use a camera and decide what makes a good photograph. Students organize their photographs into a portfolio...

Third graders read the book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs." Using the internet, 3rd graders research weather conditions, plants, animals and foods from different countries. After sharing information, they discuss similarities and...

Students create a book about plants they observe after identifying and researching them.

High schoolers read "Congruent Figures," by Takahashi Takako. They conduct small group discussion using the role sheets and their reading logs.

Students examine the Constitution for references to the relationship between state and federal governments. They examine Supreme Court cases for examples of the division of government between state and federal powers.

Students explore elements of American folktales and tall tales. In this literature lesson, students read examples of American folktales and tall tales and prepare a monologue or news report to present to the class based on their readings.

Students identify "masterpieces" and mass-produced objects. They explain why they value a given object and determine what physical materials were used to create the objects. They create a class book featuring objects that they value.

Students discover how to use primary and secondary sources in research. In this Civil War instructional activity, students conduct research on slavery as they distinguish between primary and secondary sources regarding the same events.

Fifth graders explore communication by analyzing manners. In this social skills instructional activity, 5th graders review the different forms of communication and how to present yourself in a phone conversation, face to face meeting,...

Learners create a newscast documenting sightings of SasquatchBigfoot. Working individually, students research information on Sasquatch using traditional and electronic sources, including e-mail. The class produces a newscast based on...