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Celebrating the Smithsonian's Birthday
Pupils examine online objects from the Smithsonian website and use them as subjects and inspiration for creative writing exercises.
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Biography Tea
Students. through a variety of library books on biographies, explore and assess the contributions of individuals to society. They choose one person to write a short biography on after reading their biography checked out from the library.
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Choosing the Correct Voice
In this writing voice worksheet, learners complete three activities that help them understand and use the correct writing voice in formal papers.
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Writing a Biography - Part One
Students have several discussion questions on what a biography is and how to research for information. They define the terms biography and autobiography. Students access why biographies are important.
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Local Leaders and Why They are Successful
Learners discuss the concept of being successful. The class produces a web page that showcases leaders from their community. They describe their contributions to the community and state the qualities that led them to success.
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Local Leaders and Why They Are Successful
Students research local leaders and create a web page showcasing the leader.
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Sanitarium Times
Students learn about the Sanitarium Times as they look into how they lived, what they ate, how they were entertained, etc... In this Sanitarium Times lesson, the students do research and create papers as well as look for living members...
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Faces of the Revolution
Fifth graders investigate the important figures of the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson, 5th graders outline the important events of the war and complete a worksheet.
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Evita: The Woman Behind the Myth
Pupils explore the meteoric rise of Eva Duarte Peron, First Lady of Argentina. Born in poverty, Eva Peron rose to become the most powerful woman in Latin America and one of the most powerful women in the world.
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Say It Loud!: A Celebration Of Black Music in America - Episode 3: Can I Get A Witness: Lesson 2
Students watch a video on spiritual music, then engage in a discussion about the artists and styles mentioned in the video. They discuss vocal improvisation, and engage in a call and response to "This Little Light Of Mine.'
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How To Read A Portrait
High schoolers examine a system of critical analysis for describing, interpreting, and evaluating portraits which focuses their attention and yields information about the artwork.
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Fujiyama
Students examine and discuss Mt. Fuji (Fujiyama) and its effect on the culture and philosophy of Japan. This high school lesson is ideal for a Social Studies, Humanities, or Asian Studies class.
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Music Appreciation:
Students list the four main families of musical instruments, name one instrument from each musical family, name three ways music is used in everyday life.
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State of Arkansas Travel Brochure
Eighth graders design a travel brochure to persuade others to visit Arkansas. They depict particular points of interest they decide are the best in the state.
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Pop Portraits Tops Art Auction
Students research the life and work of artist Andy Warhol. They discuss and view pop art.
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Social Studies: Exploring Japan
Fourth graders examine the culture and environment of Japan, beginning with a KWL chart. They use clay and cups of water to construct representations of the Japanese Islands. After designing flags representing farming and food, 4th...
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Explorers of the Mighty North
Pupils access the Internet to research the journey made by Rear Admiral Peary and Matthew Alexander Henson to the North Pole. They locate the North Pole on maps and globes. They present oral reports to classmates on their research.
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VS.6a
Sixth graders explore, discuss and explain why George Washington is called the "Father of our Country" and James Madison is called the "Father of the Constitution." They view and create a graphic organizer after discussing a variety of...
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Reading Comprehension Worksheet: China
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about kites in China, then answer 3 short answer questions related to the passage.
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Breaking News English: World Naked Bike Ride Against Oil Use
In this English instructional activity, students read "World Naked Bike Ride Against Oil Use," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.