Because of the topic of this reading comprehension and vocabulary activity, it would probably be best used with adults in an ESL class. The 10 question reading activity, which focuses on vocabulary involving renting an apartment, could...

In this data collection and analysis worksheet, 4th graders complete a tally chart about the number of hours that fourth graders watch television. They create a bar graph with the information, write a paragraph about the survey results,...

In this minerals worksheet, students create a cartoon of a mineral and include its chemical formula and its important uses. They create a slogan and a cartoon character to represent their mineral. They fill out important information on a...

Students visualize census data on a map and use a map key to read a population map. In this census lesson plan, students use a map of the Virgin Islands and corresponding worksheets to gain an understanding of population density.

Students practice persuasive writing. In this writing lesson plan, students understand that there are different ways to write. Students build a list of words that can be used for persuasion. Students develop statements to use for...

Young scholars watch television commercials, then analyze the nutritional value of the cereals. For this health and nutrition lesson, the teacher shows students several cereal commercials, then the young scholars describe the cereals....

Observe images and discuss what messages they convey. In this critical thinking lesson plan, learners determine whether works of art are trying to persuade their audience. They also consider the media and how they communicate messages to...

In this unit conversions learning exercise, students solve 13 problems using given conversion factors to convert measurements from one unit of measurement to another.

Students examine the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students create charts that display how corporate sponsorships benefit communities.

Students recognize the story of creation in the Bible and begin to discuss endangered animals. In this creation lesson, students focus on a specific species that is endangered and complete a worksheet on how to save them. Students make...

Students compare businesses that are nonprofit and for profit. For this philanthropy lesson, students sort photographs of local businesses into profit and nonprofit businesses. Students construct a Venn diagram to compare and contrast...

Students learn that maintaining financial security takes a good math understanding. In this instructional activity, students apply mathematical formulas to make important financial decisions like getting the right loan to buy a house,...

High schoolers explore the current economy and determine what items will or will not sell in a poor economy and why. After researching aspects of the current economy, reviewing a provided case study, completing the provided...

Augment a unit on propaganda by prompting class members to create propaganda. Using Frames software, groups demonstrate their understanding of propaganda techniques by designing a new product, creating a commercial to sell...

In this spaghetti palace instructional activity sheet, students examine data and create a scatter plot.  They use their graphing calculator to find a linear model and a quadratic model for given information.  Students...

Students read a piece of literature and locate the descriptive verbs in the piece. In this descriptive verbs lesson, students understand the value of using descriptive verbs. Students rewrite a story they've written with more descriptive...

Fifth graders research a year in history. In this research instructional activity, 5th graders choose a year between 1801 and 1999 and write three research questions to answer about their year. Students must include three major events...

Students investigate the world of advertising and video production by creating their own commercial.  In this advertising lesson, students discuss a fictitious product which they create an advertising campaign for.  Students...

Students examine ethical issues in the field of medicine. In this ethics lesson plan, students explore primary and secondary sources regarding the discernment that medical professionals are presented with as they treat illnesses....

Students view video clips to define service learning. In this civics lesson, students read quotes, take a survey, and define altruism. Students view video clips and evaluate the motivation and impact of those who perform community...

Young scholars explore religious worship. In this marketing religion lesson, students examine their own religious beliefs and practices as they investigate religious outreach practices.

Students explore peacemaking efforts. In this religion and ethics lesson, students examine the religious, social, and political values that accompany peacemaking efforts on a global scale. Students create and implement their own...

Students examine the topic of euthanasia. In this religion and ethics lesson plan, students investigate the cases of Terri Schiavo and Hugh Finn in order to gain an understanding of the euthanasia controversy.  

Learners explore the health crisis presented by AIDS. In this AIDS lesson, students find out how nations around the world are dealing with AIDS and the stigma attached to it. Learners plan an implement a service project...