Information Skills — Grades 9–12

Comparative anatomy: A continuum

In groups, students will design a presentation that will trace the development of an organ system through the major phyla of the animal kingdom looking for the relationships between structure and function by documenting adaptations.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Information Skills, English Language Development, and Science)

By Joan Warner and Melissa Thibault.

Poisonous Plants and You

This lesson is designed to teach students to identify common poisonous plants. Using a K-W-L chart, the teacher will facilitate a brainstorming session to determine students' present knowledge of poisonous plants and what is to be learned. The activities in this lesson may be used in conjunction with textbook information on this subject.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Information Skills and English Language Development)

By Regina Woodie.

A Very Short History of the English Language

Students apply their knowledge of world history to research the major influences on the language that has become the English we speak today. Students then develop a timeline of events in Britain and explain the contributions of the various invading groups to the English language.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Information Skills and English Language Arts)

By Carla Shinn.

Lesson plans on the web

The best way to see Europe

Students use algebra to plan all aspects of a trip. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Computer Technology Skills, Information Skills, and Mathematics)

Provider: Patricia Dube, Beverly High School, Beverly, Massachusetts