Print Media Teacher Resources

Students examine modes of transportation. For this transportation lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on modes of transportation over the past 300 years. Students respond to questions about...

Students examine forms of recreation throughout the last 150 years. In this leisure time lesson, students investigate leisure activities in pre- and post-industrial society as they listen to a teacher-led lecture and discuss their...

Students explore the importance of caring for others in leadership. In this leadership and compassion lesson, students define compassion and brainstorm a list of do's and don'ts for caring. Students research articles that show caring and...

Students analyze advertisements and develop guidelines for viewing advertising. In this advertising lesson, students discuss print ads, TV commercials, and other examples of ads. Students survey their friends or relatives about their...

Pupils discuss the existence of aliens in the universe. In this alien lesson, students discuss the answers to the questions: What are the chances that aliens exist in the universe? and What are the chances that aliens have visited earth?

Learners use reading strategies for Night of the Twister. In this reading strategies lesson, students name five major catastrophes and books about each. Learners complete a vocabulary section, make inferences and predictions, read the...

Pupils examine a random collection of artifacts. In this deductive reasoning and cultural awareness lesson, students will pair up and examine a given artifact. Each student will attempt to use the artifact's attributes and apparent...

In this English grammar activity, students understand the differences between the usage of the words "loath" and "loathe." Students read the definition of each and the given examples before taking the online interactive exam.    

In this writing worksheet, learners read and practice the correct steps on how to write a good report. Students read a total of eight steps.

Ninth graders create an instructional manual about using a mechanical device. In this technical writing lesson, 9th graders create a PowerPoint presentation that includes the step by step process of how to use the mechanical device.

Third graders discuss the story "Roxaboxen." In this reading comprehension lesson, 3rd graders discover new vocabulary words, discuss the story using story mapping, and take a reading test. Students investigate safety in the desert and...

Students complete online phonics activities. In this phonics lesson, students view online clips about using 'oa' words. Students make their own Phonics Finder badge and wear it to play the first and end sounds worksheet. Students also...

Twelfth graders study the issues between male and females.  For this current events lesson, 12th graders read an article and answer questions.  Students watch a video and write an essay. 

Students write a character sketch on a television character who they feel is a stereotype.  In this propaganda/stereotype instructional activity, students discuss the definition of the terms and ways that the media uses both. ...

Students investigate advertisements for examples of persuasiveness, propaganda, and stereotypes.  In this persuasion lesson, students find examples of advertisements that are unusual or common.  Students discuss guidelines for...

Students discover the contributions of early astronomers and scientists. In this research skills lesson, students research electronic and print sources about Galileo Galilei, Aristarchus, Hipparchus, Claudius Ptolemy, Nicholas...

Seventh graders consider their own unique talents. In this church body lesson, 7th graders identify their personal contributions to the Body of Christ. Students create a collage and work with partners in a trust building exercise.

Fifth graders debate the pros and cons to wearing school uniforms. In this uniforms lesson plan, 5th graders identify, research, and present pros and cons in a debate setting.

In this Easter activity, students write a poem, make a collage, and discuss what Easter is about. Students complete 3 tasks total.

In this current events instructional activity, students analyze a political cartoon about the influence of the Internet and respond to 3 talking point questions.

Students create a gift honoring Father's Day. In this Father's Day lesson, students examine the meaning of fatherhood and explore the history of this tradition. Students create a picture collage over a template of their father's initials.

Fourth graders investigate ecosystems. In this ecosystem lesson, 4th graders explore producers, consumers, and decomposers and study the interdependence of each.

In this illustrations in text worksheet, studetnts view illustration in texts on specific pages and answer mutliple choice questions about them. Learners complete 8 problems.

In this famous people worksheet, students read about the life of Kate Moss and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to matching, sequencing, writing and spelling activities. An answer key is included.