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The Debate in the United States over the League of Nations: Disagreement Over the League

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read the words and listen to the voices of some central participants in the debate over the League of Nations.
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Prejudice Discussion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss ethical dilemmas in a cooperative setting, and compare today's social problems with those present during the rise of the Nazi party.
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Nonprofit Environmental Groups

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the importance of nonprofit organizations when it comes to the environment. They discover how to evaluate different organizations. They research different organizations and present their findings to the class.
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Philantrophy of the Founding Fathers -- Alive and Well Today

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss the role that individuals have in contributing to society. They develop alternative solutions to problems in their area. They write a paper about what they have discovered.
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Leaders in a Media Age

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify ways in which the president can use various media to communicate his messages and intent. They demonstrate ways in which the news media can create public opinion.
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Up in Smoke

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use PowerPoint, Internet research, scanners and desktop publishing to create a multimedia presentation on the dangers of smoking.
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Civil Service Reform: Senate Debates

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders outline civil service reform proposals made by Senators during debates on Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act. They interpret 1883 Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act to see if it incorporated Senators' proposals or...
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Civil Service Reform: Campaign Contributions

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders discuss the 19th-century spoils system. They discuss the 1990s licenses for bribes campaign contribution scandal that occurred under George Ryan's (Illinois's then-Secretary of State) tenure. .
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Lightning Lesson Plan

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils explore how to read scientific material by reading about the research being conducted by Dr. Rob Cifelli from the Colorado State University.
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Signal Flags

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use signal flags chart to identify common ship signals. They create different signal flags and meanings on their own.
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Brain and Nervous System

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the physical characteristics of the brain and identify its parts through this series of lessons.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 3, Lesson 14: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore characteristics of symmetry, write a definition, and locate the line of symmetry on a shape.
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Visiting a Website

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study technology terms and practice working with webpages about Dav Pilkey.
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RESILIENCE

For Teachers 1st
First graders watch a clip of Winnie the Pooh and his friends encountering obstacles like losing their letter to Santa. They discuss the concept of reslilience and examples they recall of people overcoming obstacles.
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The Meth Epidemic: "The Most Dangerous Drug In America"

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the historical development of meth use and the impact that it has on individual users and their communities. The problems in treating meth addiction are also explored in this lesson.
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Mapping the Border

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students create maps of the borderland region. They decorate their maps with colors, pictures, icons, scenes, words that reflect their understanding of the character and history of the borderland.
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Confederation II : the Sequel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the dynamics and challenges of creating a system of government that meet the needs of a changing, diverse population, for a new country. This is a nice simulation/role play of the formation of government.
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Who's Sharing Our Stories on "The Hill"?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners explore parliamentary structure. They study the roles & responsibility of key players or representatives. This lesson presents a wide variety of rich activities students can engage in to further their understanding of...
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JAPANESE CULTURE

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Japanese culture and stereotypes involving it.
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WHEN JOHNNY CAME MARCHING HOME

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the roles of men and women throughout history.
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World Conflicts Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars role play reporters for ESL TV News.They research and report on one serious conflict happening in the world today. A fact sheet is missing some information, which the group finds on the internet and presents to the class.
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Selling Warfare - Propaganda Posters

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the use and purpose of propaganda posters during World War I. They work in groups to create a propaganda poster supporting a nation's war effort.
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Extraordinary Explorers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, using the Internet, B41460research facts about explorers and travelers. They also state what places they have explored and share with the class.
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Jam Sessions

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine the connection between sense of humor and jazz improvisation by identifying the musical instruments imitated by comedian Bill Cosby. They listen to another recording by Clark Terry and write what they think he might be...

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