Learners investigate the history of Harriet Tubman. They use newspaper articles from history and modern times in order to gather information. They use a graphic organizer in order to categorize information. They distinguish the readings...

Students read the book Wemberly Worried and complete language arts and math activities that go along with the book. In this language arts and math lesson plan, students read the book given and do activities that include connect the dots,...

Students listen to John Steptoe's story, "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters," and then identify similarities and differences between an African, a Native American, and a European folktale.

Students research their role and develop a group position on the appropriate use of fetal tissue transplantation. They engage in role play discussion focused on the case study.

First graders read several selections of poems and stories. They focus on a selection of fairy tales including Jack and The Beanstalk, Thumbelina and Issun Boshi. They complete several comprehension activities and compare the different...

Students discuss the concept of being successful. The class produces a web page that showcases leaders from their community. They describe their contributions to the community and state the qualities that led them to success.

Students research local leaders and create a web page showcasing the leader.

Students view a film about warships during World War II. They discover the job of a seaman and what impact veterens have on the world today. They also examine the lasting effects of the war.

Students use the internet to research Robert Harris' life and art work. Using this information, they write a journal entry from his point of view and share it with the class. They also paint a picture from a scene of their own life...

Students investigate what countries their ancestors originally came from and locate them on a world map. They use a map to plot the ancestral path that has led to their hometown. They create a travel log outlining facts/data about...

Young scholars contrast the traditional Cinderella character with a modern, independent and socially conscious Cinderella. To activate prior knowledge by eliciting from the students some of the familiar story elements of the traditional...

Ninth graders examine who Eleanor Rigby is in the song by the beatles. In this Beatles music lesson, 9th graders read an article. Students complete a set of guided questions. 

Students will learn the biblical story of Daniel in the lions' den as an example of a man who showed quiet bravery and conviction to his beliefs. They will research a "quiet" hero/heroine from the twentieth century and write an essay...

Students will learn about Queen Zenobia of Palmyra who led her soldiers to challenge the Roman Empire. Then, they will select another famous heroine from history and create a fictional Facebook profile for her as a form of biography....

Contemporary criticism of the novel, the conditions of Victorian women, and Bronte's decision to publish the novel under a male pseudonym form the focus of this lesson.

Discussing real life heroes and heroines and viewing their pictures will help students learn about reading and writing biographies. A writing rubric assessment is included in this series of activities designed to teach about heroes and...

Students will learn the story of young Brook Watson who lost his leg to a shark attack. By re-enacting the stances and feelings of his rescuers, they will come up with a list of adjectives to create a class definition of a hero/heroine....

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each activity...

Students will learn about White Cloud, one of the chiefs of the Iowa people who attempted to raise money for his tribe after losing their land. Through discussion and research, students will write a journal entry from the standpoint of a...

A guideline for helping students to write their own fairy tales. This is a fun activity that will help students to analyze a literary style and follow a pattern.

Opioid use has been declared a national health emergency as overdose deaths from abusing opioids such as oxycodone, morphine and heroin, have skyrocketed in recent years. This class of drugs was once used only to treat severe pain...

Contains plans for six lessons that teach about the characteristics of heroes. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and reflection activities.

Instructional lesson that allows students to examine and reevaluate their idea of a "Hero." After they first think of their own "Hero," they study definitions and examples from literature and have the opportunity to modify their opinion.

This lesson is designed to help students of all backgrounds learn to work together in groups to complete a research paper assignment. This is a collaborative based lesson plan that challenges students to work together to complete the...