Students demonstrate comprehension skills be retelling 6-8 significant events. They identify new vocabulary words and determine the meaning by using context clues. They contribute to group discussion by sharing at least 1 idea/reflection...

Students review photos of billboards from Nebraska highways. Using these billboards as examples, students design a billboard promoting a city in Nebraska.

Fourth graders examine the economic and social consequences of graffiti. They complete a handout, list their feelings about graffiti, and explore the Graffiti Hurts website.

Students analyze a current or historical photograph from their textbook and as a class complete a worksheet of the analysis. Using the Photographic Analysis Form, they locate and analyze two transportation photographs and use the...

Students correctly identify examples of everyday clothing and special occasion clothing worn in Africa. Students will classify clothing as that used for everyday or special occasion.

Learners collect objects that represent themselves. In a class discussion, they consider how they are seen and understood by others. Students create two sculptures, one of how others see them and another of how they see themselves.

Students research various international terrorist attacks, looking for the motivation of the perpetrators. They discuss terrorism and ways the international community might respond to discourage future terrorist acts.

Students recognize that all cultures have the same needs that they try to satisfy in ways that their predecessors found effective in their particular environments. Students discover how and why cultures change their customs.

Young scholars review the writings of John Lawson. Using his writings, they read comments about them to determine how his writings might have affected emigration to America. They answer discussion questions and share their answers with...

Students define fairenss, justice and equity as they are known to them. In groups, they role-play varoius scenerios and discuss their reactions to it. As a class, they share experiences in which they were treated unfairly and what could...

Students recognize that individual and groups have both common and different attributes and that each individual may be a member of many different groups. They choose a potato to paint a picture showing the character of their "friend"....

Students examine the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights. During a visit to the George Bush Presidential Museum, they watch a video about the Texas v. Johnson flag burning case. In groups, they discover the role of the Supreme Court...

Students interpret symbols and metaphors from Harry Potter that refer to real-life political and social issues.

Students describe how President Johnson deepened American involvement in Vietnam. They discuss how Vietcong and North Vietnamese were able to frustrate the American military. Students give specific examples and relate it to the general...

In this multidisciplinary instructional activity, students examine stereotypes about people with physical disabilities. Using clips from Still Tomorrow, a documentary about Chinese poet Yu Xiuhua, who has cerebral palsy, students will...

In this multidisciplinary lesson, learners examine stereotypes about people with physical disabilities. Using four video clips from Still Tomorrow, a documentary about Chinese poet Yu Xiuhua, who has cerebral palsy, students will gain...

In this lesson, 5th graders learn how to identify a generalization in a text so that they can then spot lies or inaccuracies. Includes downloadable workbook with a generalization activity on page 53.

Students discuss their impressions of peer drama, both online and as depicted on reality TV. Students compare and contrast two videos - one featuring a candid discussion between middle school students about online drama and the other...

This lesson plan on early patterning is well written, well planned, and extensive. The math content is substantial for this age. There are lots of connections to other content areas. Materials needed are readily available or provided for...

A website aimed at teachers, parents, and students on ways to combat hateful words and actions. Teaching kids about tolerance is part of many curriculum units across many grades; this site has separate sections tailored to grade specific...

This site is a lesson plan focused on post-World War II America and the film making career of Billy Wilder. Details on the Film Noir genre and its reflection of shifting American values. Click to a biography and timeline of Billy...

In this lesson students learn decision making skills that will help them become better consumers. As consumers they have a variety of alternatives from which to choose. They learn about the importance of price information in making their...