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First Nations Contributions
Seventh graders examine countries when they first became nations. In this Social Studies lesson, 7th graders investigate food that was present in North and South America. Students prepare a presentation on food for their...
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First Nations Contributions
Eighth graders investigate the 6 nations of the First Nations. In this native studies lesson, 8th graders research the 6 nations in the confederacy and their contributions to society. Students create displays featuring the their findings...
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Metis - Grade 10
Tenth graders investigate the organization and purpose of the Metis. In this Canadian history lesson, 10th graders watch "Metis Settlements," and then participate in talking circles sharing their impressions of the video.
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Metis- Grade 12
Twelfth graders explore the settlement of the Canadian Northwest. In this Canadian history lesson, 12th graders research the Metis, the Canadian, Euro-Canadians, Ontario Society, and Quebec Society. Students present their research...
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Feeling Alone
Second graders listen to the story, The Whispering Cloth and discuss the message of the story. In this feeling alone lesson plan, 2nd graders make connections about what feeling alone means to them. Students define and interpret...
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Energy and Me: What is My Responsibility?
Students investigate energy and their impact on the environment. In this environmental lesson plan, students will conduct a series of three activities that will help in their understanding of energy and how we use it.
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Math Morphing Proximate and Evolutionary Mechanisms
High schoolers identify the different types of fractals. In this geometry lesson, students use math to analyze different biological phenomena. They collect data from the experiments and construct graphs.
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Ants Have Feelings, Too!
Learners consider how they show respect for others. In this service learning lesson, students listen and respond to literature from different perspectives.
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Do Something Beautiful
Students recognize philanthropy in literature. For this philanthropy lesson, students read the book Something Beautiful by Sharon Wyeth and discuss how the character performed acts of philanthropy. Students write a reflection in a journal.
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Disaster Relief - You Can Count On Me!
Students practice stewardship. In this service learning lesson, students respond to those in need after a natural disaster as they investigate philanthropy.
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Learning to Give
Students learn what it means to give generously. In this giving instructional activity, students give examples of when they have given of themselves. Students complete a service project where they create a gift for preschoolers with...
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Cent Sense
Students identify money values. In this money lesson, students sort and group coins by value and investigate the cost of supplies needed for a snack. Students prepare snacks for a snack sale.
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Who Will Help?
Students analyze the characters in the book The Little Red Hen. In this character study lesson, students discuss the behavior of the characters and write about positive ways to work together for a common goal.
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Yes, You Can!
Pupils examine the concept of encouragement. In this encouragement and character activity, students participate in an active read aloud of Mary Grace's, Amazing Grace. They draw a picture in their journal of a time that they needed...
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How Should You Treat Younger Children
Students recognize how younger children should be treated. In this empathy lesson plan, students listen to the story Julius, Baby of the World and then students will work on art projects with students from a younger grade level.
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The Community of Fun
Young scholars participate in a parachute activity. In this physical education lesson plan, students use teamwork to lift a parachute and keep soft balls on top of it. Young scholars demonstrate how working together can accomplish a goal.
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Nature Tribute
Students explore parts of nature. In this environmental lesson, students discuss how their actions can affect the environment and design a plan to clean up a specified area. Students practice good hygiene during the cleanup project.
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Lonely Fish
Students read the book The Rainbow Fish. In this citizenship instructional activity, students discuss how the characters in the story resolved conflicts. Students create a rainbow fish from foil and cotton.
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Give a Cookie
Students discover the importance of sharing. In this philanthropy lesson, students read the book The Doorbell Rang and discuss how the character practiced sharing in the story. Students make cookies and practice the philanthropic concept...
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Friendly Neighbors
Students identify the sequence of events in a text. For this literacy lesson, students read the book Miss Tizzy and sequence the events from the text. Students reflect and write about the philanthropic acts in the book.
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Everyone Is Special
Students discuss tolerance. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students read the book A Very Special Critter by Gina Mayer and discuss the character's disability. Students role play how to be tolerant of a new student with a...
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Planting Phil's Garden
Students study how to care for plants. In this plant care lesson, students observe a plant care demonstration and examine flowers using their senses. They listen to Janet Wakefield's, What If Everybody Gave? They complete a community...
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The Teacher is Missing
Students create a set of class rules. In this literature lesson, students listen to the story "Miss Nelson is Missing". After listening to the story, students brainstorm and develop a set of class rules.
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Selfless Sam- The Drive
Pupils discuss how to address poverty in society. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students read the book Sam and the Lucky Money and discuss how they would handle hunger. Pupils role play situations and demonstrate...