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How Do I Get a Job?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss employment programs, and research volunteer, intern and employment possibilities. They create an employment plan and a working resume.
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Lincoln's Spot Resolutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the controversy and varying points of view leading up to the 19th century Mexican War. They research examples of anti-war movements throughout history and write editorials about their findings.
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Lesson 11: Illinois History 1800's Dual Timeline

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and research key event in the history of Illinois during the 1800's and create a dramatic skit or oral report based on the event.
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Rights and Responsibilities

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students focus on the rights and responsibilities of being an American citizen as they develop a T-chart and discuss the topic.
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Flowering Plants

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students conduct online research to investigate gardening and landscaping tips. They determine how they can help beautify their homes and neighborhoods.
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China and Communism

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss what might happen if United States government took over media ownership, read Junior Scholastic article entitled "China Looks to the Future," and create chart comparing Chinese Communist government to United States...
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GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students engage in a video activity to research the effects of war upon the Japanese to live in the world after World War II. They answer specific questions in order to complete the unit.
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Is A Nation Always A Region?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define the term, "nation," and analyze the boundaries established in Africa by colonial powers. In small groups, they participate in a simulated United Nations, develop a list of questions, analyze the nations of Africa, and...
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Babies Deserve A Good Start! Alcoholism: A Three Fold Disease

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study the basic disease concept of alcoholism. The determine that alcoholism is progressive and explore the levels of progression. They name the three factors contributing to the cause of alcoholism and explain each one with...
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Robot Soldiers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the studies on scientists building a mechanical super-soldier that can heal its own wounds. Students consider and discuss the implications of mastering and using this type of technology. Students analyze the importance...
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Most Wanted Villians

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students review the characteristics of various characters in fairytales. As a class, they review the story details and create a concept map using a software program. They create their own wanted poster of the villians in the fairytale to...
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Inventors

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students brainstorm a list of inventions that have affected their lives. In groups, they use the internet to research a specific inventor and their invention. They use the information to write two paragraphs and share their information...
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Sarah, Plain and Tall

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read Sarah, Plain and Tall, and they write a journal entry for each chapter. They can write about anything that come to mind as you read the story. Students are able to draw in the journal. They write down key words or...
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Science Processes

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders observe a dry piece of bread and a damp piece of bread in two separate sealed bags that have been sitting for several days that have been labeled. The observe the mold with a hand lens and record findings in their science...
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World War I For the Soldier

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the main events of World War I and identify the major points of the Treaty of Versailles. They read and discuss a scenario about boys fighting at school and create a treaty, read the poem "The Sentry" by Wilfred...
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History of Christmas Carols

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students write the lyrics to their own Christmas carol. Through discussion and lecture, students become aware of the history of two Christmas carols. They memorize the lyrics to carols and perform them in class. Students use their...
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Al Capone Does My Shirts

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars are introduced to the novel "Al Capone Does My Shirts". Using primary source documents, they identify the unique geographical differences between where they live and the setting in the novel. They complete a Venn diagram...
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Lessons in Loss, Year of Impossible Goodbyes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students determine how the Korean people dealt with the loss of their land and traditional lifestyle in response to invasion and emigration. They create a list of items and people they have lost. From this they complete a journal...
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Summer of My German Soldier

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a layered curriculum unit for a novel study. The teaching method allows for a student centered classroom that includes different methods of instruction and assessment.
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Using Journals in Writing Classes

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders develop brainstorming and stream of consciousness writing techniques. Using their journals daily, 9th graders develop their ability to write consistently in their journal without concern for grammar, usage and punctuation.
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Citing Sources

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students cite information for reports or projects when conducting research on the internet. They collect information by using a citation worksheet and complete a form for citing sources and/or use a citation website.
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Science: Criminalistics - A New Look at Crime

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars examine the world of forensic science, focusing on fingerprint analysis. In the lesson, they implement a method by which fingerprints of class members are categorized and identified. Elementary students study...
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Magazine Cover Design Contest

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers design a magazine cover. They are told the size of the page 8.5" by 11." Students are told that the magazine does not have to be real, and it can be about any topic that they want. They make the magazine cover look...
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Math: Football League Statistics

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine a soccer league final standings chart and then answer 12 questions based on the information provided. They calculate some answers in both fractions and percentages.

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