In this writing instructional activity, students are asked to select a passage from a piece of literature and connect this piece to their own life within their school and/or community. Students work in small groups to share and relate...

Sixth graders access a database to search for desired information, using "and" or "or" connectors where necessary. They choose a connector and search a prepared database of European countries to locate which countries border certain...

Students read a book with each student having a specific job for the class.  In this literature lesson, students read Sarah, Plain and Tall over 10 days, dividing up responsibilities for each student to make sure everyone...

Nevada's nickname is "The Silver State" and metal is what this lesson is all about. Pupils will make a T-chart to discuss the differences between metals and minerals, then write and explain the properties of metal. They will get into...

Your parents were both in different countries. You were born in the US. Documents and application forms ask you to identify your racial or ethnic classification. Which box do you check? Class members collect documents...

Students explore the concept of Manifest Destiny. In this Westward Expansion lesson plan,students examine primary and secondary, print and nonprint sources regarding the removal of the Cherokee.

Third graders study the White House and the First Family by doing Internet research.

Eighth graders examine the impact of geography on a region. In this geography lesson, 8th graders study the themes of geography. Students write an open response to a question.

Students, while examining inventions and innovators, identify, differentiate and discuss five Canadian inventors/innovations. After applying creative thinking strategies to a promotional piece, students brainstorm patents.

Fourth graders work in groups to research ocean currents and create posters with their findings. They locate the patterns and names of major ocean currents and identify them on a map. Students also use red pencil to show ocean currents...

Students complete the reading of an age appropriate piece of literature. They think critically about their reading and discuss it with a group of peers. Students make connections among their reading, their own lives, and the discussions...

Students create a visual representation of an aspect of Aztec religion.  In this Aztec religion instructional activity, students work in groups to read a passage and create a visual way to remember the important information in...

Eleventh graders explore the impact of the Indian Removal Act.  In this US History lesson plan, 11th graders analyze primary resources.