Students assemble an acorn craft to use as a puppet. They discover that acorns are the fruit and the seed from which oak trees grow. They give an example, of a historical figure or talk about a member of the community or family that...

Students explore similes through Quick as a Cricket. In this similes activity, students investigate what a simile is and recognize them when they see them. Students write similes about themselves and illustrate...

In this literature instructional activity, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.

Learners examine historical context. In this historical perspectives lesson, students read and discuss instructor-selected picture book biographies. Learners then complete graphic organizers based on the challenges the main characters...

Students view video clips to define service learning. In this civics lesson, students read quotes, take a survey, and define altruism. Students view video clips and evaluate the motivation and impact of those who perform community...

Students explore the value in helping others.  In this ethics lesson, students use videos, worksheets, Internet articles and group discussion to develop a personal perspective on what it means to help others.

Compare and contrast the characters of Gemma and Becca from Briar Rose. Using a Venn diagram (not included but easy to create), readers will explore the characters. Not much direction or explanation is included here. 

Finding and/or designing a menu of equally weighted synthesizing projects to end a unit can be a challenge. Simplify the task with this menu of individual and group projects meant to accompany a study of The Crucible. Presentations,...

Should primary graders have their own computers? Should animals be kept in captivity? Young writers learn how to develop and support a claim in this short unit on persuasive writing.

There are not many more apt examples of ethics gone awry than William Golding's Lord of the Flies.. Ninth graders focus the ethics of decision making with the examples provided in the plot. They focus on the...

Young scholars explore the social policies of early America. In this etiquette lesson, students read George Washington's "110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation." Young scholars identify expectations for...

Students explain how international politics, religion, and cultural beliefs influenced the life of Mary Queen of Scots. They watch a film about Mary, Queen of Scots and participate in a discussion and variety of extension activities.

Students are introduced to a simple review of citizenship and sacrifice though the lives of Washington and Lee. The lesson plan is portrayed as a play and fosters personal application opf the concepts revealed.

For this chapter 16 of The Giver worksheet, learners complete a chart, filling in the emotional reactions of and changes the main character undergoes during particular scenes of the story.

Students create a business plan to start up their own business. In this algebra lesson plan, students think of a product they can produce and sell. They create on paper what they should do and then put into practice creating a mock...

Young scholars research dog species and breeds. In this dog lesson, students discuss breed of dogs, their personal experiences, and complete a Venn Diagram comparing breeds. Young scholars use the research to analyze television shows or...

Students participate in class discussion about famous people in aviation history and focus upon the special qualities that helped them to achieve their goal. They use the internet to perform research.

Students define integrity and responsibility, then discuss the motto "Do the Right Thing." students participate in teacher-generated problems in small groups.

Fourth graders explore the human and animal connection along with the idea that death is a part of the life cycle. They read "Where the Red Fern Grows." Students examine the feelings and emotions surrounding death and they discover the...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage on how to write a fiction story. They then write their story using the ideas in the passage. There is a discussion point provided on this page. The students also complete...

Students investigate internet safety by discussing harassment on the web.  In this cyber safety lesson, students identify the causes and effects of cyber bullying behavior.  Students discuss actions to take if they or their...

The author of this article argues that character development must be taught in schools and that teachers must take steps to make sure students understand what perseverance, determination, empathy, responsibility, respect, and caring are....