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Barter Day
Fifth graders research bartering. In this bartering lesson, 5th graders investigate bartering as a way to trade for goods and services. Students experience bartering first hand while playing a game.
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Clothesline Sleuth
Fifth graders investigate the effect of North American colonization on human history. In this colonization instructional activity, 5th graders explore the global impact of colonization of North America. Students investigate the impact of...
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From Bolls to Bolts
Fifth graders explore the economic effects of the colonization of North America. In this Social Studies activity, 5th graders examine the economic and cultural results that occurred due to North America entering the market. Students...
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Cardboard History
Young scholars investigate the history of baseball and create baseball cards based on research they have collected about early baseball players.
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"L" Stands for Elevated
Young scholars play a trivia game to learn more about the Chicago public transportation system. For this transportation lesson plan, students also create an "L" car, and write advertising slogans for Chicago's elevated trains.
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Mesoamerican Codex Books
Fifth graders recreate Mesoamerican Codex Books using brown paper bags, paints, glue, an iron, and books on Mesoamerican Glyphs in this 5th grade lesson in the Art classroom. Resource links and book references are provided for lesson...
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Flat Earth Society
Students explore map distortion. In this geography lesson, students compare Mercator projection maps to globes in order to understand the strengths and weaknesses of projection maps.
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Home Healing and Family Stories
Students explore their family history by examining home remedy traditions. They read and discuss a handout about home remedies, conduct an interview with a family member, and complete an interview worksheet.
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People and Places
Fifth graders investigate how the geography of the land effected the human experience of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. They research using primary and secondary sources, design a map.
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Parliamentary 101 or "How to Get Things Done!" (Unless You're in Opposition)
Students are introduced to new vocabulary used in a Legislature setting. As a class, they are divided into a Government group and an Opposition group and present their issues to the other side. They rank the issues and change roles to...
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No Vehicles In The Park
Students identify purpose and function of law, discover the intent of lawmakers, and analyze practical applications of a law.
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Mary Ann Patten: Clipper Ship Heroine
In two groups, students research the history and current building of clipper ships. In this inquiry lesson, students present information and compare and contrast the technological revolution with the development of clipper ships....
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Ethnic Groups of Utah
Students investigate how ethnic minorities have impacted the State of Utah.
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Toy Planet
Students design a toy store, supply it with merchandise (on paper) and create advertisements. They also manage the store's debits and credits by using a spreadsheet. They consider how to promote the sale of their merchandise.