Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students read an article about Google and its philanthropic endeavors. Students discuss companies that they believe would benefit from a charitable investment...

Pupils explore the different forms of media utilized by journalism including writing, photography, video, sound and the Internet. In this journalism lesson, students compare and contrast the ways in which information is presented between...

In this online interactive vocabulary skills instructional activity, students answer 10 fill in the blank questions regarding entertaining films. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students investigate the history of rap as an analysis of lyrical poetry and hip hop culture. In this rap analysis activity, students watch a PBS NewsHour clip about the difference between rap music and hip hop culture. Students...

Students solve real-life social issues. In this character education instructional activity, students discuss instances of gender bias, stereotyping, and discrimination. Students then discuss how to address the social issues.

Eighth graders examine the essence of Christianity. In this Christian response lesson, 8th graders discuss what they can do prevent another Holocaust. Students also pay tribute to those who go out their way to help those in need and...

Students explore Atlantis. In this geography lesson, students research selected websites to discover information about the lost continent of Atlantis. Students use the fruits of their research to participate in a debate regarding...

Young scholars examine the plight of child soldiers. In this militarization lesson, students study the practice of employing child soldiers to fight in Liberia. Young scholars discuss the U.S. policy to disarm the child soldiers and...

Students examine the London assembly election of 2008. In this political parties lesson, students research the platform of the British National Party. Students visit suggested websites to determine the party's core beliefs.

Students examine the presence of the paparazzi. For this media awareness lesson, students visit the noted Web sites to determine the influence and support that the paparazzi enjoys in modern society. Students create guides to the paparazzi.

Students discover citizenship at work. In this current events instructional activity, students visit selected websites to discover information about animal testing and discuss how to solve some of the issues associated with animal...

Students debate environmental issues. In this global issues lesson, students listen to lectures and conduct research on global climate change and discuss methods to sustain the global environment.

Eleventh graders research the meaning of diversity and human rights in various countries.  In this Social Studies activity, 11th graders reflect on the aspects that can negatively affect First Nations people, then select a country...

Twelfth graders explore injustices that natives of Canada want rectified. In this diversity lesson, 12th graders discuss former Canadian policies that were morally objectionable. Students discuss how the past indiscretions should be...

Students create an "I Spy" book. In this book writing lesson, students work in groups to come up with a topic for their page. They create individual pages in the "I Spy" format. 

Learners investigate cultural diversity. In this Asian cultures lesson, students discuss the attributes of cultures and participate in a classroom simulation that requires them to experience Asian cultural norms and compare them to...

Students identify the most common causes of global warming. In this earth science lesson, students use an interactive website to explore changes over time in sea ice, sea level, carbon emissions, and average global temperature. They take...

Fifth graders experience performing arts by participating in a music performance. In this music history lesson, 5th graders practice playing notes on an instrument in class and discuss the challenges associated with making music....

Students explore the different types of lifters through a series of activities. In this physics lesson, students explain the mechanics involved in the lifter designs. They compare aluminum versus zinc lifters.

Students define and give examples of visual stereotypes. They research how common misconceptions foster visual stereotypes about Muslim women. Students identify famous women and the significance of the veil in different cultures.

Students research positive and negative economic and social aspects of immigration to the United States, and present their research findings in either role play or debate format.

Students investigate a community through different types of educational experiences. They use short field trips to experience the community in real life. they also conduct research using a variety of resources. Then students build the...

In this English activity, students read "Kenya's First Lady Runs Amok," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Pupils explain the concept of Birkat Hamazon and the ideas contained therein. They describe the themes that they feel belong to Birkat Hamazon.