In this holiday worksheet, studies write an essay titled "My Mother." Students also create an acrostic poem and illustrate personalized coupons for their mothers.

Students interview family members to make a family tree for a Mother's or Father's Day card. For this family tree lesson, students read Love You Forever and discuss love within families. Students view Genealogy Resources on the Internet...

Students discover how things grow and how they can take better care of the environment in this Earth Day lesson for the elementary classroom. The activity can be accomplished in one day and left in the sun until the "beans" begin growing.

In this The Day Martin Luther King Jr. Died worksheet, students read the book The Day Martin Luther King Jr. Died and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 15 questions total.

In need of a really good lesson that incorporates literature, art, and cultural themes? After hearing a traditional Chinese folktale and discussing cultural themes and symbolism, learners create original illustrations for the story. This...

Pupils examine the similarities and differences between modern day immigrants and pilgrims. They listen to stories, discuss their ancestors' origins, and create a native costume for a paper doll for where their ancestor is from.

Students utilize art skills to create a holiday gift.  In this arts and crafts lesson, students create a memorable gift for their mom or dad using construction paper, paper plates and finger paints.  Students deliver their palm...

Students construct rain sticks. In this ecology multicultural lesson, students use recyclable items to construct a rainstick. Detailed instructions for making and decorating the rainstick are given.

Learners discuss ways to care for the environment by creating a product from recyclable materials.  In this arts and crafts project, students utilize yarn scarps and plastic lids from a drink to create a coaster for drinks....

Explore the visual arts by creating a construction paper art project. In this collage lesson, young artists research the Internet to examine styles of famous artists including Keith Haring. They create cut-outs of hearts using...

Students create an awareness of numerous pirates and their experiences in the Caribbean. They actively participate in research, using such information as the Internet, library reference materials and other literature for primary and...

Students discuss earlier lessons on tikkun olam. They plan their own tikkun olam project and set deadlines for its completion. They reflect on the project after it is finished.

Students identify how immigration affects the family and or community. In this Immigration lesson, students examine traditional migration and how immigration has changed over time. Students will consider their own families and history...

Students explore print making. In this art and print making lesson, students listen to biographical information about Leonardo da Vinci, then define "mirror image" as a technique used by this artist. Students cut out magazine pictures...

Second graders discuss clothing and its relationship to weaving. They discuss changes in shopping since pioneer days. Students listen to a story about a mother and how she made clothes for her family. They create a weaving project.

Second graders create examples of Kente cloths using paper, markers, and paints in this multi-cultural Art lesson for the second grade. The two part lesson includes an introduction of Kente Cloth designs and can be accomplished in one day.

Students explore child labor of the 1900's and compare it to its existence in countries around the world today. Several activities are included including Web research, video presentations, and group projects.

High schoolers examine government-funded programs. In this government lesson, students research legislation from the Depressions era as well as current legislation regarding government-funded programs. High schoolers evaluate the current...

Students explore life in the 1800s and become aware of events and inventions that shaped the era as they compare and contrast real life families to fictional characters. They perform webquests based on life in the frontier in the 1880's.

Students read Scott O'Dell's book, Sing Down the Moon, and answer questions about the forced migration of the Navahos from Arizona to Fort Sumter, New Mexico. They conduct research and describe a tenebrae service and its importance.

Have your class react to a number of statements about The Cat in the Hat, then read a news article about a special event honoring the birthday of the popular book. The teacher introduces an article with a discussion and vocabulary...

Teach kindergartners about the First Thanksgiving with a series of lessons about the Pilgrims' journey to the New World. As they practice handwriting, CVC words, reading comprehension, and fun Thanksgiving songs, they learn about what...