Students investigate the history of the United States flag. In this civics instructional activity, students read handouts regarding the flag and its history. Students also read and discuss the Federal Flag Code.

Learners identify animal behaviors that are unsafe and react appropriately to the warning signs. In this animal safety lesson, students discuss animal behavior in uncertain situations. Learners make flip cards for younger students to...

Students examine and practice science laboratory safety rules. In groups, they discuss ways to illustrate the rules. Students plan and record videos demonstrating the safety rules.

This activity allows students to explore the elements of traditional folktales in folk music.

Sixth graders compare their lives to trees and make connections between the two, consider how trees are metaphors for people, and draw and label trees to represent themselves. Students then read brief stories, fables or nursery rhymes,...

Students examine how they and others express themselves. Using various writings and art, they discover the places they like to go in the world and share them with their classmates. They paint their favorite place and share their...

Eleventh graders explore, examine and study about the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on the American culture. They assess and explain how the Harlem Renaissance was a "rebirth" for the African American culture through art, music, and...

Students participate in a class discussion about what makes a poster promote a message. They explore topics from character education and make a poster to define and promote a desirable character trait.

The performing arts offer artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context and aesthetic valuing. This dance helps students understand dance history and develops cultural awareness. Students are given the...

Students examine the different Spanish customs. They compare and contrast customs found in the United States verses those found in Spain. They participate in a game in Spanish over what they have discovered from the lesson.

Second graders examine the artwork of Robert Harris and discuss how trees are an important part of their lives. In groups, they discover how people's use of the environment has changed over time and describe the climate and vegetation...

Students read books, learn about the letter p, and eat pigs n mud all to learn about pigs. In this pigs lesson plan, students also dance with pink ribbons and make pigs out of construction paper.

Sixth graders participate in a skit, "Henry Gets it Right." They discuss the skit and qualities of a friend. They discuss an example of a wild animal taking care of animals of a different species. They consider the behavior versus the...

Fourth graders complete a variety of activities as they study the Spanish colonization of California, including the relationships among missionaries and Indians and their interactions with soldiers and people in the pueblos and ranchos.

Learners investigate the concept of truthfulness. They practice the skill through seeing how truth is seen from other perspectives. Students are given a quotation to consider and spend time brainstorming with others about its meaning.

Young scholars listen to music while creating flowers with a partner. They decide on a philanthropic act related to flowers. They recognize the difference between private property and common resources. They use a problem-solving model to...

Students define the word endeavor and then practice the art of self-discipline. They create character trait charts and discuss how strong character traits help students meet their future destinations.

Ninth graders discover the importance of the arts in Southeast Asia and relate it to their own lives and culture. They create and perform their own Shadow Play.

Learners follow resource links to study the history of art censorship in the US. They study the work of the FCC and the Hip-Hop 4 Peace campaign.

Learners study a mural that represents life in Florida. They choose one portion of the mural and redraw it showing what the character in that portion would be doing next. (Is the person headed to the beach? Where the bird fly next? etc.)

Students explore the concept of communication. In this communication lesson, students create collages featuring their likes and dislikes. Students present the collages to their classmates. 

High schoolers study biography from the 19th century. They read "The Red Badge of Courage." Students research a topic from the list provided in the lesson and write a 5-7 page paper. They study lyrics and melodies of the confederacy and...

Young scholars research the harvest period in Afghanistan. In this harvest lesson plan, students learn about Afghanistan's weather, games children play, rug designing, harvest songs, and more about the harvest time.

Students explore reasons that people immigrate to the United States. In this Statue of Liberty lesson, students read a handout regarding immigration, analyze the poem, "The New Colossus," and complete the provided worksheet activities.