Combine art and science with this cell structure assignment. Learners depict a cell diagram, including the organelles, imitating a specific artist's style. 

Young scholars understand that some famous people are generous donors to others. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students relate famous people to the charities they are involved with. Young scholars evaluate why specific people are...

Students define philanthropy and evaluate how the government would functin without the help of volunteers. They write song lyrics, participate in a class discussion, and complete a Venn diagram.

Students participate in a discussion about the definition of the word 'hero'. They research baseball players and managers and then engage in a formal debate about the merits of their subjects.

Students examine the concept of community. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students consider how their classroom could be considered a community and discuss how they can be philanthropists in their own classroom.

Students analyze trends in the Grammy Award winners this year and create graphs displaying their findings.

Students explore the writings of Anne Frank. They discuss how Anne did or did not change during her two years in the Secret Annex. Students take a stand on how much Anne has in common with contemporary young people.

Students brainstorm how an action to benefit others is a type of philanthropy. They identify the commonwealth approach to philanthropy, plan and carry out a philanthropic action in their community and reflect how their action qualifies...

Young scholars consider what they already know about graffiti and explore the pranks and work of a graffiti artist. They research a famous painting and create original artwork by adding thoughtful graffiti to it.

Fourth graders research the characteristics and inhabitants of the rainforest. They demonstrate their ability to communicate using e-mail and create a class presentation of their research.

Students discuss impact of Negro Leagues on society, research Negro Leagues baseball players, paraphrase and summarize information, and present pertinent information in baseball card format.

Students become community philanthropists. In this social studies lesson, students learn the definition of philanthropy and apply it to Martin Luther King, Jr. The next day, students complete 3 T-charts for 3 historical figures. Finally,...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students research city wildlife then plan and implement a service learning project that benefits wildlife.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students discover philanthropy's role in 4 economic sectors. Middle schoolers examine how organizations responded to the Hurricane Katrina devastation...

Students discover humans come in all shapes and sizes.  In this equality lesson, students evaluate different bodies among their peers and discover no human body is "perfect".  Students discuss different ways to keep their...

In this reading comprehension lesson, 3rd graders read the story Treasury of Literature and complete various comprehension activities.  Students answer factual questions about the story, analyze the story using a bubble map, and...

In this excellent music and history lesson, 1st graders watch movies and listen to music sung by Elvis Presley, then draw and write as if they were a famous singer. This entertaining and inventive lesson has a terrific assessment...

Students participate in an after school program that promotes concern for others, recognizing differences, accepting differences, leadership roles, mentoring, self-responsibility and personal safety. They explore the diversity of their...

Students read and analyze selections of Tennessee Williams' work. They write journal responses, conduct Internet research, perform various scenes from one of Williams' dramas, and create a presentation.

Students understand the reasons people give to those less fortune. In this philanthropic lesson, students read Passing the Dream by Penny Caldwell. Students respond to the poem by making a list of things they would like to change...

First graders create a "Focus on Me" book of photographs and narrative passages about themselves. They focus on the traits that make each of them special. They become a VIP for a day in order to share the books.

Learners create a larger than life recreation of a famous painting after becoming familiar with a famous artist's work through reading and exploration. They view and discuss slides from a variety of major art museums. They analyze and...

In this literature worksheet, students read a text called Stone Soup. Students then cut out cards with soup ingredient pictures and act out the story, putting the cards in a soup pot as the item is mentioned.

Students explore philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students determine ways to earn money and consider how to use money for the common good.