Pupils examine government-funded programs. In this government lesson, students research legislation from the Depressions era as well as current legislation regarding government-funded programs. Pupils evaluate the current need of...

Students create their own countries. In this geography skills lesson plan, students establish governments, cultural backgrounds, atlas/geography components, national anthems, and national symbols for a country they create. Students dress...

Students study the Baltic Sea and the bordering countries.  In this environmental lesson students study changes in environment and develop a sustainable future. 

Second graders discuss the reasons for rules after reading Clean Your Room, Harvey Moon. Connecting the need for rules to math, they play a game called What's My Rule? using spinners to apply operations to given numbers. Working in...

Students explore and play rhythm sticks while listening to songs from around the world. They locate the countries of origin on a map, and tap their rhythm sticks to the beat of the music.

Students create patriotic books about the United States and some of its special symbols.

Second graders explore the part that religion plays in a culture. They explore how many different religions there are in the world and where they're located.

Students study the changes in travel methods over time.

Students examine different family traditions to further explain social patterns. They complete a graphic organizer using educational software.

Students are assigned a landmark Supreme Court case to research. They construct a one-page newsletter on the case which include a summary of the case, two pictures and a short biography on one of the justices on the Court at that time.

Ninth graders examine the global effects of information technology in the areas of health, education, and government. They role play as officials trying to improve information technology.

Students examine the similarities and differences between modern day immigrants and pilgrims. They listen to stories, discuss their ancestors' origins, and create a native costume for a paper doll for where their ancestor is from.

Students explore what factors influence the spread of infectious diseases. They explain how human manipulation of the environment affects the transmission of diseases.

Students explain purpose of government, describe functions of government, and explain how the government impacts individuals and society.

Students identify basic pest they find in the school yard. They discover and examine pest control. They also explain the benefits and risks of pests. High school students present a short lesson to third graders.

Students investigate the contributions of the photojournalist Russell Lee. They read a biography of Russell Lee, and create a timeline of Lee's life.

Students examine consequences of using atomic bomb in light of resulting peace, distinguish between fact and opinion and analyze sources to recognize bias and points of view, and assume role of reporter, critic, cabinet member, or...

Students define and describe the role of the World Bank in promoting economic development. They assess the benefits and potential damages to development programs. They evaluate how the World Bank has influenced developing countries.

Students write a persuasive essay explaining how religion and/or spirituality serves as both a guide and a source of conflict for both an individual and their culture. They develop a definition for the terms spiritual and religious...

Students discuss the stereotypes associated with the major religions of the world. Using primary sources, they summarize the information and role play various roles to the class. They participate in a debate between the different points...

Students create examples of Papunya Dot Paintings using brushes, tempera or acrylic paints, dowel rods, and paper in this Art lesson for any grade or ability level. Examples of Papunya Dot Paintings are included as resource links.

Students participate in a simulation game to experience the societal effects of the Black Plague during the Medieval Period. Information garnered during the game is used to discuss the current state of communicable diseases in our world...

Students discuss the three branches of government and the different levels. They talk about the purpose of laws and use the Internet to locate information about governments. They watch the video, "United States Constitution" and look up...

Learners examine the habitat and community structure of a pond that could support Ospreys through games and worksheets. They then go on a field trip to a pond to evaluate the suitability of the pond as an Osprey habitat.