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Interview A Famous Greek
Pupils become acquainted with historical people of Greece through research and role playing. They develop interview and research strategies which get to an historical person's achievements and personality.
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Native American Legends
Second graders will engage in an in-depth study of Michigan Native American culture comparing and contrasting the culture of today with that of the past. They will also read a variety of Native American literature focusing on the story...
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International Research Project and Feast
Students research countries around the world. They develop and write a research paper that includes maps, photographs, and diagrams. They describe the culture, society, economy, religious beliefs, government structure, and history of...
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Interview With A Legend
Eighth graders investigate how Language Arts and Social Studies can be integrated in the curriculum. They conduct research about a famous person in history. Then students use the information to write a report for the class. Then students...
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People Colors
Students are introduced to the concept of multiculturalism. They explore "colors" of people in a book The Colors of Us by Karen Katz. Students experience the ingredients and materials for Rainbow Stew.
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A Tree of Life Activity
Students solve a mystery of the identification of a unknown organism by comparing its morphological characteristics to those in a tree of life classification poster. They compare the observable characteristics of the specimen and...
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Opportunity Cost
High schoolers review the concept of opportunity cost. Using a clip from a money, they identify the people who made a choice and the value of the choice given up. They read various scenarios about opportunity costs and trade-offs and...
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Valley Forge
Learners describe how location, weather, and physical environment affect the way people live, including the effects on their food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and recreation. They also describe the lives of American heroes who...
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Chapter 1 Questions
In this Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 16 short answer questions pertaining to the characters and setting of the novel.
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Total English Intermediate: Those Teachers...!
In this proofreading and writing worksheet, students read a passage about a teacher and underline and correct the mistakes. Students also work with a partner to write a short story describing an imaginary teacher from their past.
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The Lost Art of Letter Writing
Students discover the art of writing letters. In this writing lesson, students read letters written by President Harry Truman and then write a series of their own letters that would give insight into the times in which they live.
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Ants Have Feelings, Too!
Students consider how they show respect for others. In this service learning instructional activity, students listen and respond to literature from different perspectives.
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Small Fish Stick Together
Students pantomime the book Swimmy. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss the main character in the text and how Swimmy participated in philanthropic acts. Students role play the book.
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Fahrenheit 451: Social Criticism
Students write a four paragraph essay that tells about two things in society that Ray Bradbury criticizes in the book, Fahrenheit 451. In this social criticism lesson, students develop a thesis based on their reading of the book and...
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Coyote and Anansi
Young scholars explore the structure of folktales. For this coyote and Anansi lesson, students discuss the attributes of folktales as they read versions of tales featuring coyote and Anansi. Young scholars collaborate to write and...
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A Hodgepodge of Literature
Students complete multiple lessons to study various literature including poetry, fiction, tall tales, and phrases. In this literature lesson, students complete six lessons about poetry, fiction, and idioms.
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Films Legends
Students watch and discuss films. For this video viewing lesson, students watch a film related to a different topic every Friday. Students watch these films in order to encourage discussion and Internet research. Suggested film topics...
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: Preface and Chapter 1
Students complete chapter analysis activities for Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.For this chapter analysis lesson, students read the preface and chapter 1 and complete vocabulary activities, journal activities, and use...
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Because of Winn Dixie: Water Management Practices
Fourth graders read the book Because of Winn Dixie and define the characters, setting, and plot. In this Winn Dixie lesson plan, 4th graders also identify quality water management techniques addressed in the story.
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Lesson 4: Cartoons
Students write cartoons using a Microsoft program. In this writing lesson, students use Microsoft Chat to develop a cartoon with an anti-smoking message. They follow the directions that are given and look at a student made exemplar.
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Writing a Biography - Mark Twain
Students write a biography. In this biography lesson, students discuss what a biography is and how to write one. They research Mark Twain, answer questions, and write a biography about his life.
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Lead Pb Environmental and Health Issues
In this health issues learning exercise, students write a letter to the President about the health issues that arise from metal and lead after reading articles about the dangers. Students read 9 articles.
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Day Six: Bible A Tribute to the One True God - Athens
Students study the Bible to understand the importance of impacting another's life and being able to walk in their shoes. In this Bible study lesson students role play and discuss Acts from the Bible.
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I'm a Celebrity, Get Me out of Here
Young scholars examine the presence of the paparazzi. In this media awareness activity, students visit the noted Web sites to determine the influence and support that the paparazzi enjoys in modern society. Young scholars create guides...