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Progressive Movement in Kansas

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the Progressive Movement in Kansas. In this Progressive Era lesson plan, 7th graders study various facts about this era in Kansas. Students create a presentation on a law that was passed during this time.
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Qur'an: Sacred Scripture of Islam

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students discover the strong emphasis Islam puts on education. Using the Internet, they identify advancements in ethics, math and astronomy. They explain the importance of madrasahs, or traditional places of learning in Islam, and...
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Scholarship and Learning in Islam

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explain what a madrasah represents in Islam. Using the Muslim world as an example, they identify and describe two or more centers of learning. They explain the contributions that Muslims have made to science and math and...
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Mali

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders begin the lesson by reading primary sources about the country of Mali. Using maps drawn in the past, they discuss what they can gather about the country from the map and how it has changed over time. They use a graphic...
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Beyond the Story: A Dickens of a Party

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders collaboratively research the life and times of Charles Dickens as it relates to a character from the story, and write and present a first-person character analysis.
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News View

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and analyze three different news sources that describe the same event. They compare/contrast the similarities and differences of the news sources, and write an essay describing the main event.
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From Different Angles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars participate in Socratic seminar discussing a person's right to refuse to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Lesson 11: Illinois History 1800's Dual Timeline

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars identify and research key event in the history of Illinois during the 1800's and create a dramatic skit or oral report based on the event.
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Comparing Monkey Story with Wizard of Oz

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students compare and contrast the characters in the Monkey stories with the Wizard of Oz story.
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Landmarks Over Time

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare/contrast bird's-eye views of Texas cities in the 1800s to those in the 2000s through the identification of landmarks. They write a summary of how one selected city has changed over time.
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Rights and the Wyandotte Constitution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use graphic organizers to analyze the Wyandotte Constitution. They read and discuss the Wyandotte Constitution, identify the civil rights granted to the people of Kansas and consider exceptions based on gender and race.
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History of the Earth

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students work together in groups to research the characteristics of the Mesozoic Era. Using various sources, they must include information about climate, landforms, plants and animals found during this time period. They create a...
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Resume

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create a resume for themselves using a Microsoft Word template. Students view and evaluate sample resumes and complete a worksheet to determine the information they should include in the resume they complete for themselves.
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Holocaust Remembrance Day

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students view an interactive presentation on the Holocaust using the Holocaust Remebrance Day website. They first brainstorm what they already know about the Holocaust then they work through several sections of the presentation. At the...
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The Seasonal Round and The Cycle of Life

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students identify important dates in the life of the school and the community through reserach and interviewing. They identify important dates in the state and nation and research various holidays and special occasions. Students design...
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Make a Switch: Let There Be Light

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students research a notable painter and use his or her work as inspiration to create a functional light switch plate. In this art lesson plan, students find an artist whose work is appealing to them to research and critique. ...
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Wall of Philanthropists: King Day (7th)

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students recognize the importance of justice, tolerance, equality, and historical figures. In this philanthropic actions lesson plan, students study the philanthropic actions of historical figures, and learn about the concepts of...
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You and Me and God Make Three!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the concept of Divine origin as it relates to tolerance. In this tolerance lesson, students learn to explain the creation of humanity in the Divine image. They discuss how to live with the tenet of loving your...
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How Far to Freedom?

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners research the life of William Parker to learn about the Underground Railroad. For this US history lesson, students research William Parker and the Underground Railroad. Learners research the Christiana Resistance and map routes...
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Danger on the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 7th
Student examines the role of the Underground railroad. In this Post-Civil War lesson, 7th graders read and analyze primary sources. Students create a timeline that details the events of the stories.
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Online Newspaper Search

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the Internet to research an article. When they find an article they like, it be printed and they highlight the important information and present to the class.
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CREATING THE CONSTITUTION

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students engage in a variety of activities aimed at strengthening comprehension of the Constitution. The activities are part of a layered curriculum and students create a portfolio for assessment.
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Women In Islam

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify the basic beliefs and practices within Islam. Using a specific country's culture, they discover the experiences of Muslim women differ between countries. They compare and contrast the rights and protections...
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Reporting Live From...

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the many disasters in West Virginia. In this US history lesson, students write about and give an oral presentation of one of the disasters as if they were reporters.

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