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The Great Depression Changes Ameirican Life
Students examine the impact of the Great Depression. In this Great Depression lesson, students research employment opportunities during the era. Students determine how they may have been able to survive the economic depression if they...
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Virtual Tour of John F. Kennedy Library
High schoolers take a virtual tour of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. In this Kennedy presidency lesson, students access the library via the Internet and take notes on the experience. High schoolers write essays using the...
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BigMama
In this BigMama activity, students read the book BigMama and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 10 questions total.
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Missing May
In this Missing May instructional activity, learners read the book Missing May and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 17 questions.
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Uncle Jed's Barbershop
In this Uncle Jed's Barbershop worksheet, students read the book Uncle Jed's Barbershop and complete short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 questions total.
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No Impact Project: Water
Students use the "No Impact Project" to analyze the consumption of water. In this water consumption lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of tap water or bottled water. Students read about chemicals in water and watch a video clip...
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Injustice on Our Plates: Immigrant Women
Students investigate the plight of undocumented workers. In this social justice lesson, students research undocumented workers as well as consumer boycott movements and write about their impressions.
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Through My Eyes
Fifth graders read the book Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges. In this segregation lesson, 5th graders read Ruby's story to find out what happened in her life. They write their own narrative about what 'first' they would most like to...
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Africa Today
Young scholars examine the AIDS crisis in Africa. For this global studies lesson, students watch "Medical Crisis in Africa," and read articles about AIDS in Africa. Young scholars then research the topic and create awareness posters.
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Three Huggers
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Three Huggers. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, answer short answer questions, have discussions, and more.
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Amelia's Road: Teacher's Guide
Learners complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Amelia's Road. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, answer short answer questions, have discussions, and more.
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The Bus Ride Teacher's Guide
Students examine and respond to the text, The Bus Ride. In this African-American literature lesson, students explore pre-reading questions that focus on fairness of laws. Students read the text based on Rosa Parks and answer 11...
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Dear Mrs. Parks Teacher's Guide
Students read and respond to the book, Dear Mrs. Parks. In this African-American literature lesson, students read the text and examine several vocabulary words from the text. Students answer 11 discussion questions and participate in...
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Sam and the Lucky Money
Third graders read the story Sam and the Lucky Money. For this reading lesson, 3rd graders discuss the story. Students write in a reader's response journal as they read the story.
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Numbers Make Sense
Second graders explore number values by completing estimation problems in class. In this place value lesson plan, 2nd graders identify the use of decimals in numbers and how they relate to fractions or parts of a whole. Students utilize...
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First Day of Preschool
Young scholars discuss rules, have introductions, complete school tours, and more for the first day of preschool. In this first day of school lesson plan, students also discuss being good friends.
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Andy Warhol and Silkscreen Pop Art
Students explore art history by researching famous paintings on-line. In this Andy Warhol lesson plan, students discuss who Warhol was, his impact on popular art and methods of painting. Students examine his use of silk screen printing...
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Disneyland Celebrates 50th Birthday
In this current events learning exercise, students read an article about Disneyland celebrating its' 50th birthday and answer eight true or false questions, 10 synonym matching questions, and 10 phrase matching questions based on the...
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Elders As Resources
Students engage in a lesson that uses discussion groups for communication. The focus of the lesson is upon the respect for authority that should be given to older adults. Students engage in class discussion about the information that can...
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A Trail Across the Plains
Pupils discuss how pioneers reached Utah, and create a mural of the pioneer trek with captions explaining what is happening along the trail.
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Universal Traditions
Students research personal bias towards the story Marriage is a Private Affair. In this tradition research lesson, students read the story and discuss the ending. Students free write about the topic and complete a Venn diagram to compare...
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Looking at Our Community
Students analyze the way that the media views the community that they live in. They poll residents about the strengths and weaknesses of their community and devise ways such as community service projects that they can improve the image...
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Look at Philanthropy in Children's Literature
Students listen to stories about different philanthropic acts. They work together in groups to create a list of the needs of their community. They chose a service project which could be completed by their class.
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What Would You Do?
Students study major religions and determine how and why an individual who held each of these beliefs would respond to a similar crisis.
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