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Before You Were Mine
Students discuss animal adoption and pet care. In this pet lesson, students listen to the story Before You Were Mine by Maribeth Boelts. They discuss animals body language, feelings, and how to best car for them.
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Media Bias
Students analyze mass media to analyze media bias. For this media bias lesson, students read example situations and definitions about media bias. Students read and discuss how to be aware of media bias.
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The Red Studio Turns 100!
Students observe the art of Henri Matisse and discuss the ideas and feelings his art brings about. In this Henri Matisse lesson plan, students look at many of his artistic paintings and discuss and write in a journal the point of view...
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Blue Zones: Out with the old and in with the new
Seventh graders read articles about the Blue Zones, life expectancy and healthy and unhealthy habits of people around the world. In this Current Events instructional activity, 7th graders participate in class discussion of key terms and...
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I can do What I Want
Learners recognize gender bias and stereotyping. In this self-esteem activity, students listen to Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman and discuss how girls can be successful and provide positive role models for others.
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When Johnny Came Marching Home
High schoolers examine the concept of gender bias. In this discrimination lesson, students research 1940's and 1950's America and determine how historical events shaped the changing role of women in the country.
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Storytelling
Learners compose a story and tell it to the class. In this storytelling lesson, students work in small groups to create an illustrated story. Learners are given a checklist of elements to include in the assignment. Students then create...
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Imperialism
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding Imperialism and respond to 45 short answer questions.
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Following Directions
In this following directions learning exercise, students mark sets of shapes according to instructions given. An answer key is included on page 2.
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Effect vs. Affect
In this effect vs. affect worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with either effect or affect. Students complete 22 sentences.
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Habitat Collage
Pupils explore habitats. In this science lesson, students discuss habitats and the insects that are found within each habitat. Pupils create a habitat collage.
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Art/Ocean Scene
Students draw and color an ocean scene based on the paintings of Wyland. In this ocean art lesson plan, students view slides of seascapes before they complete their project using oil pastels.
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Edinburgh Festival Lessons That Teach About Culture And Art
The Edinburgh Festival provides a way for students to explore lesson plans about opera, theater, and music.
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Smarty pants puzzles
In this word problem worksheet, learners view word problems that represent lemonade stands and state whether they are true, unknown, or false. Students view 2 different lemonade stand prices and values.
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Narrative Procedure
Students identify narrative procedure. In this narrative procedure lesson, students analyze a recipe and visit the website www.ehow.com. Students discuss narrative procedures and answer questions. students make a list of the procedures...
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Tour + Workshop = DESIGN: Presenting Information
Students develop a business card to market them. In this developing a business card to market them lesson, students design a business card to represent them. Students create a logo or graphic design that is professional and catchy. ...
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The Science of Psychology
Students explain the differences between psychology, pseudoscience and popular opinion. In groups, they describe, compare and contrast the various biological and cognitive perspectives in the field. Using the internet, they describe the...
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Force and Motion
In this force and motion activity, middle schoolers read six paragraphs with numbered sentences about force and the laws of motion and answer one question.
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Reading Logs - Practice Creates Efficiency
Students examine how to identify the main idea and supporting details of a reading selection. They keep a reading log of what they read each day, reviewing their reading selections with the class.
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Declaration of Independence
Students research the Declaration of Independence and write a group paper. Students use a set of designated questions as a guide for the threee to four page paper.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 1, Lesson 6: Quilt Story
Students recognize that quilts are created by geometric components. They examine how quilts are an artistic art form that show the cultural heritage of the people who make them.
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Media Scrapbook
Students analyze the fundamental issues relating to Canadian parliamentary democracy through the exploration of media and public opinion. A scrapbook is created containing summaries of the work performed.
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Movie Metaphors of Canadian Prime Ministers
Learners research the life and public service record of various prime ministers and assign a movie title to each prime minister. Groups must agree on the movie assigned to each PM, and explain their reasoning for choice.
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Youth Engagement
Learners examine and then discuss opposite sides of controversial issues such as neighborhood curfews, lowering voter age, etc. They learn civic responsibility and cultivate tolerance for others' opinions.