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Pronoun Agreement Exercise
In this pronoun agreement worksheet, learners must fill in the blanks of a passage with the correct pronoun. Students read a passage on intercultural marriage and fill in the blanks.
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Google Foundation May Invest in For-Profit Firms
Pupils explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students read an article about Google and its philanthropic endeavors. Pupils discuss companies that they believe would benefit from a charitable...
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The Power of One: Convergence in Scholastic Media
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...
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Entertaining Films: Vocabulary Skills
In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 fill in the blank questions regarding entertaining films. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Rap as Lyrical Poetry
Students investigate the history of rap as an analysis of lyrical poetry and hip hop culture. In this rap analysis lesson, students watch a PBS NewsHour clip about the difference between rap music and hip hop culture. Students analyze...
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Strategies for a Successful World
Students solve real-life social issues. In this character education lesson, students discuss instances of gender bias, stereotyping, and discrimination. Students then discuss how to address the social issues.
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Social Studies/Bible - Christian Response
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...
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Discovery Atlantis
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 the...
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Armed Child
Students examine the plight of child soldiers. In this militarization lesson, students study the practice of employing child soldiers to fight in Liberia. Students discuss the U.S. policy to disarm the child soldiers and discuss the...
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Reflecting on the Far Right
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.
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I'm a Celebrity, Get Me out of Here
Young scholars examine the presence of the paparazzi. In this media awareness lesson, students visit the noted Web sites to determine the influence and support that the paparazzi enjoys in modern society. Young scholars create guides to...
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Citizenship in Action
Learners discover citizenship at work. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about animal testing and discuss how to solve some of the issues associated with animal experimentation.
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Class Eco-war
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.
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Diversity
Eleventh graders research the meaning of diversity and human rights in various countries. In this Social Studies lesson, 11th graders reflect on the aspects that can negatively affect First Nations people, then select a country that has...
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Diversity Grade 12
Twelfth graders explore injustices that natives of Canada want rectified. In this diversity instructional activity, 12th graders discuss former Canadian policies that were morally objectionable. Students discuss how the past...
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My "I Spy" Book
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.
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Demystifying Stereotypes and Understanding
Students 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...
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Introduction to Earth's Dynamically Changing Climate
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...
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Mozart and Music
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....
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Ionocraft Lifter
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.
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Do Immigrants Benefit Economically and Socially By Coming to the USA?
Learners 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.
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Making Lowell Our Place
Young scholars 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...
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Breaking News English: Kenya's First Lady Runs Amok
In this English worksheet, 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.
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Birkat Hamazon -1
Students explain the concept of Birkat Hamazon and the ideas contained therein. They describe the themes that they feel belong to Birkat Hamazon.