Learners analyze the costs and benefits of using credit cards to purchase goods and services.

Students, after reviewing/defining an extensive list of vocabulary terms on the board, examine/identify a variety of resources found in telephone directories (maps, government agencies, coupons, customer guide section, emergency numbers,...

Students practice stop, drop and roll. In this fire safety lesson, students learn to stop when the music stops, drop when the music stops, and then roll when the music stops. That can be translated to stop, drop, and roll in case of a...

Students research and identify philanthropic organizations involved in current events. In this current events lesson, students search newspaper articles for philanthropic organizations, such as the Red Cross, and how they are related to...

Students explore similarities and differences in jobs in one field. In this careers lesson, the teacher introduces the concept, then students brainstorm a list of jobs in the health field and complete a worksheet pertaining to various...

Was the House Un-American Activities Committee justified in investigating subversive influences in the entertainment industry? Part two of the three-part series of lessons that examine the anti-communism movement after World War II,...

Using an incredibly engaging activity and detailed lesson plan, your learners will serve as advisors to President Madison on whether to participate in what would become the War of 1812! Utilize a variety of effective instructional...

Students consider the development of different societies. In this environmental building lesson, students consider local resources and how societies choose to use them. Students use their findings to design a 'green' building for use in...

Besides serving as awe-inspiring monuments of human achievement, skyscrapers are built to perform a wide range of functions in urban communities. The second lesson plan in this series begins by exploring the history of the Empire State...

If you're teaching point of view, this is the lesson for you! First, decipher the writer's point of view from a primary resource, then compare and contrast the primary source with a secondary source to explore the Paul Revere's...

As part of a study of immigration and the U.S. economy, class members assume the role of newspaper editors to determine which submitted letters to print on their paper's editorial page to present a balanced view of the debate.

Eleventh graders conduct a class discussion on the historical background information of women during World War II.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders evaluate what motivated women during this time.  Students create...

Students, in groups, brainstorm what they know about superheroes. They examine their powers and how they became a superhero. They read handouts and answer questions to test for comprehension.

Students consider the effectiveness of backburning operations. In this current events lesson plan, students analyze a photograph of firemen fighting bush fires in efforts to determine what was taking place when the photograph was taken....

Students take a closer look the 2008 London mayoral race. For this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the candidates for mayor and their attributes. Students also gather...

Young scholars research to determine weather patterns and natural hazards most likely to affect their region.

Upper graders retrieve and verify information on life insurance policies through internet research. They discuss how life insurance policies work and make decisions as to what type of policy is best. They produce a timeline and define...

Eleventh graders research the acquisition of colonial outposts throughout the Pacific Ocean by the United States during the late-nineteenth century. They present their findings to the class and propose which countries or territories the...

This document provides useful information for a unit on democracy in China. While it does not include detailed activities, it does have a list of democratic principles, and important facts about China that facilitate understanding of its...

Fifth graders create a brochure outlining what he or she has studied throughout the unit. The brochure contains evidence that Students have understood and mastered the answers to the essential questions.

Students explore how technology has slowly changed the world, starting in the 18th Century.  In this United States History lesson, students work in teams to complete numerous activities that compare and contrast life before and...

Students explore how to choose the correct car for them based on their needs.

High schoolers prepare for a Spanish quiz by practicing irregular and plural -ar verbs. This activity offers excellent resource links and practice quizzes (found at www.quia.com) to enhance student success.

Students examine the topic of immigration reform. They conduct research on groups representing various viewpoints on immigration, write and perform a role-play, and write a persuasive essay or letter to a state senator on their views of...