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Anne Frank: Critical Thinking

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars read a story by James Clavell about propaganda and they discuss how it was used in the story. In groups, they decide what they would do if faced with certain situations.
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Lost Liners Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students practice research skills by scouring Internet for facts and information about the lost ocean liners Titanic, Lusitania, and Empress of Ireland.
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Preserve is the Word

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate a list of archaeological ethical questions. They select a question/issue and design a 3-minute (maximum) PSA to persuade the public to agree with their idea. They conduct research or interviews with experts to be...
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Charlotte's Web

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars complete a variety of activities related to the book "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White. They create a comic strip based on the characters, setting, and plot of the story, and examine the author's writing process. In small...
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Summer Trip

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders search for information and directions to specific cities from their homes, figure cost of trip when given miles per gallon, distance, and cost per gallon of gas, develop outline budget for summer trip, and draw and label...
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Food Labels

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars discover more about nutrients in the food they eat by reading food labels. This lesson will also allow students to demonstrate skills on word processor by designing a menu.
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Properties Of Building Materials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of building materials and how they are used to create different things. They focus upon the availability, cost, flexibility, and strength of different building materials. This is done by taking part in a...
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4-H Leadership - Advanced Learner's Page

For Students 6th - 8th
In this 4-Hl leadership skill worksheet set, middle schoolers examine different types of leadership styles. They determine what type of leader they are by completing a questionnaire, determine how they handle conflict, examine service...
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Sharing is Caring

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students sharpen their problem solving skills. For this service learning lesson, students work collaboratively to solve a problem involving scarcity.
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Native Cultures and Values

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn about Native American culture. In this history and diversity lesson, students use a website to create a timeline of significant events, contributions, growth and developments of Native American culture...
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Poverty and Natural Disasters: Exploring the Connections

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore the connections between natural disasters and poverty. In this economic lesson students examine worksheets and activities for each level.
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Self-Esteem Activities Using Puppetry

For Teachers K - 6th
Puppets provide a wonderful way for your students to explore self-esteem and other issues.
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Gummy Bear Math

For Teachers 1st
First graders predict, collect data, and create a graph based on gummy bear colors they are given. In this graphing lesson plan, 1st graders first predict how many colors of gummy bears there are. They then count the colors, graph them,...
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Invertebrates, No Backbone, No Problem

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research an invertebrate, create a poster about it, then present it to the class.
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Art Lesson: Doll Making

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students read and discuss the main characters and supporting characters in the African folktale, "Tiger and the Big Wind." They highlight the physical features of the animal that makes them unique and transfers those same qualities to...
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Don't Let Pressure Get to You

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the ways peers can pressure them on a daily basis. They watch video segments on how to better deal with peer pressure.
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The Decision to Americanize the War in Vietnam

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars research the major events of the Vietnam War and construct a timeline. They do the same with the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson or the 1960's. They act as an advisor to President Johnson to recommend a course of action...
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Eruption!

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students role-play as villagers, the governor, volcanologists, or the press in a simulation about the possible threat of a nearby volcanic eruption.
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Foreign War and Domestic Freedom: A Delicate Balancing Act

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate civil liberties in the U.S. They watch and discuss a PowerPoint presentation, conduct research on an event from a timeline, complete a worksheet, take an ideology quiz, and conduct a debate.
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Constitutional Convention

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students engage in a role-playing situation to illustrate the kinds of compromised that were made a teh Constitutional Convention. They write three short 1-2 paragraph arguments and then present their arguments to the class at the...
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FLASH

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students Distinguish among assertive, aggressive, passive and manipulative behaviors,Describe consequences of each,Formulate an assertive request,Describe how it feels to risk rejection. Students Describe how human immunodeficiency virus...
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Helping the Needy - What now?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers become familiar with local organizations from the four sectors of the economy that help the needy. In this service project lesson, students interview people from organizations that help the needy. Middle schoolers...
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Beadwork: Creativity Booster and Stress Reliever

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Invite students to experience the benefits of making and working with beads.
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Environmental Law-Making

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students go through the process of creating and passing a federal law. They select an environmental issue, research related policies for the issue, draft the bill, discuss it among committee members, bring it before the class and bring...

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