High schoolers examine cultural identity. They watch the PBS documentary, 'Daughter From Danang,' answer discussion questions, and write an essay regarding the characters ethnicities and stereotypes portrayed in the film.

Students produce a slide show documentary designed to help them recognize their individuality, respect each other's differences, and discover what makes them unique. They examine the concept of digital portfolios. It is designed to...

In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Michael Moore and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...

Young scholars examine the influence of photographer Jerome Liebling on documentary films. They read and discuss an article, take photographs, and create an original photo essay and artist statement.

Ninth graders examine the use of corporal punishment in Canada. In groups, they make their own advertisement trying to persuade others to support or disagree with the practice. They also write a persuasive essay and draw an image...

Students see that music serves as a major conduit for the transport of knowledge. As they watch video, students tabulate the variety of music artists listed by different soldiers.

Students watch the movie The Tuskegee Airmen. Write a one page typed paper that describes the obstacles the African-American servicemen, particularly these aviators, had to over come to defend their country. They use specific scenes from...

Ninth graders participate in an activity as a web designer.  In this technology instructional activity, 9th graders explore how the choices made by web designers affect how people use a site.  Students analyze effective and...

In this ESL worksheet, students read 12 sentences that have missing adjectives or adverbs. From 5 choices, students choose the best word to complete each sentence.

In this sentence completion worksheet, students fill in the blank for the correct word for each sentence. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions. Click on "show all" to see the rest of the worksheet.

Students view a PSB "In the Mix" documentary about smoking and tobacco abuse prevention. They discuss the video, identify the physical risks and effects of smoking and analyze smoking advertisements for marketing techniques.

In this motion picture analysis worksheet, students decipher what type of motion picture they viewed based on a complete list of criteria. Students then answer multiple questions based on their discoveries.

Students explain how tzedakah is performed and what it's purpose is in the Jewish tradition. In this tzedakah lesson plan, students learn about the Jewish traditions and how they are carried out through the commandments. Students write a...

Young scholars study Ireland and its distinctive culture.  In this exploring Ireland instructional activity students view a program on Ireland, answer questions then divide into groups and research the Irish connection. 

Students examine and research the importance and functions of the skeletal system in vertebrates. They construct a 10-foot geodesic dome to illustrate the importance of architectural frameworks and create a clay animation movie.

Young scholars analyze and interpret the meaning of a famous quote to their own lives. In this philanthropic responsibility lesson, students generate a list of positive traits shared by the local community. Young scholars discuss what it...

Students create documentaries. In this Vodcast lesson plan, students in high school interview elementary school students regarding highlights of their lives. High school students create Vodcasts of the interview sessions.

Eleventh graders consider what life was like for American slaves. In this primary source analysis lesson, 11th graders read slave narratives from Unchained Memories and then participate in a discussion about the conditions in which...

Students examine the use of historic and archival photos and films while they study the history of Coney Island. They participate in critical viewing activities and discuss what they see to make decisions based on historic visuals.

Young scholars investigate the historical person of Alexander The Great. They view a video in order to create the context for the instructional activity. They read some biographies and conduct research using a variety of resources. Then...

Students watch a video on Wal-Mart's business practices and policies. They discuss the video and research the pros and cons of outsourcing.

Students examine Houdini, and his legacy in the world of magice. Also, they explore documentary techniques that help tell a story. In addition, they perform a magic trick and discuss what goes into a magic act.

Students study the life and musical work of Leonard Bernstein. They examine the history of New York City using three Broadway musicals in a web based lesson plan. They create a portrayal of their own town in this multi-lesson plan activity.

In this Regents High School Comprehensive Examination worksheet, students listen to a passage and answer ten multiple choice questions to check comprehension.  Students then complete an essay response.