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South American Gauchos
Fourth graders explore the culture and background of the South American Pampas and Gauchos. Through reading and discussion activities, 4th graders gather information about the Gauchos. To conclude the lesson, students create a postcard...
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Bible Activities-- Mark 6:1-13
In this Bible worksheet, students study the story and lessons in Mark 6:1-13 and complete the activities on 7 pages. Included are crosswords, codes, mazes, coloring and word search.
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Design It! American Stamps
Students design a stamp using the skills and techniques of professionals. In this Design It! American Stamps instructional activity, students identify the selection criteria that is used to decide which images go on stamps. After...
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Portraits of the Presidents
Young scholars study the United States Presidents through a variety of activities, games, and puzzles. In this United States President lesson plan, students are introduced to the Presidents and the role the president has played...
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Music in Nature
Students research the Incan civilization. In this Incan civilization instructional activity, students study the geography of the Andes mountains and play an Andean siku. Students discuss how the sounds of nature influenced their musical...
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United States Map- Land Elevation
Learners explore a physical map. In this map skills instructional activity, students discuss examples of elevation and investigate the symbols used to identify elevation on a map. Learners use the map to identify various land elevations.
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Opening our hearts and hands to others
Students study the act of charity in Judaism. In this charity lesson plan, students read about the act of giving in the Jewish culture called tzedakah, and give gifts to others.
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Welcome to the Sahara Desert
Students explore their artistic skills. In this Sahara Desert lesson plan, students use the Internet to research the Sahara and paint a watercolor picture depicting the desert.
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A Rooster and a Bean Seed
Students study exchange and how it has different forms. In this money management lesson, students are able to learn how goods and services work by completing worksheets, activities, essay questions and assessments provided.
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Talking Drums
Students study African percussion. In this music lesson, students explore Africa's sounds as they discover tonal language, talking drum, message drum, the relationship between talking drums and tonal language, and how to change the pitch...
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Looking Beyond First Impressions: King Day
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students participate in class discussion and complete a writing prompt regarding prejudice.
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Hivernants: The Wintering Voyageurs
Students research the history of fur posts in North America. In this North American history lesson, students apply skills of historical interpretation by collecting and analyzing data from historic sources on the fur trade expansion.
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Stain Glass
Students study the history of stain glass. In this stain glass instructional activity, students select an art period and research the use of glass during that time. Students create a picture presentation of stained glass pictures from...
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Stono Rebellion
Fourth graders explore the Stono Rebellion. In this Colonial America lesson, 4th graders research the Stono Slave Rebellion using primary and secondary sources. Students study how the rebellion affected the treatment of slaves in America.
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The Star-Spangled Banner
Students explore the Star-Spangled Banner. In this civics lesson, students read the lyrics of the song as well as a handout that details its creation. Students respond to discussion questions from the handout.
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Rules and Consequences in the Classroom
Students study rules and consequences as well as learn positive, healthy behaviors in and out of the classroom. In this behavior activity, students discuss behaviors that got them into trouble at home. Students name trouble behaviors at...
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The Slave Market: Not Just a Southern Institution
Fourth graders analyze the existence of slavery in the North. In this slavery lesson, 4th graders research primary and secondary sources regarding Dutch colonial slavery in New York. Students consider how archeology made it possible to...
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The Role of the Executive Branch in the Lawmaking Process
Students research the Executive Branches role in making a law. In this law making lesson plan, students study the history of the Constitution and see how much power the President has in making a bill into a law. Students then research on...
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Gilbert Stuart and Presdidential Portraits
Students read passages about the context of paintings for artist Gilbert Stuart. For this art history lesson, students study paintings by artist Gilbert Stuart and learn about the context of his art. Students then complete a presidential...
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Chocolate Place - Factories around the world
Students create a PowerPoint presentation on how chocolate is made. In this chocolate lesson, students locate chocolate factories around the world, and study the process of converting the cacao seed into a chocolate bar. Students share...
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Blank Map: The United States of America
For this map worksheet, students use the blank outline map of the United States to label the 50 states or for any other study purpose. Each state boundary is shown with no name labels.
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Famous Americans
Students create a wax museum of famous Americans. In this research skills lesson, students read biographies of selected Americans and conduct additional research. Students dress as the famous Americans they researched and present their...
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Mapping China
Students identify cities in China on a map. In this map skills instructional activity, students locate the continent of Asia and the country of China. Students use a blank map to label China and bordering countries.
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Infusing Equity By Gender Into the Classroom
Students participate in activities to develop life skills related to gender equity. In this gender equity activity, students examine the roles of people using hats. Students will role play various occupations related to the hats....