Fourth graders analyze statistics of Native Americans by creating graphs.  For this data analysis lesson, 4th graders define different statistical terms and practice finding those statistics from groups of numerical information...

Young scholars investigate the Plateau tribes. For this Native American lesson, students use a political map of Washington state to identify the location of the Plateau tribes. Young scholars brainstorm the needs and wants of the tribes...

Fourth graders participate in Tribal games. In this tribal nations instructional activity, 4th graders play games that help improve on the physical skills for survival, invention, and problem solving. They discuss what is needed for...

In this Native American worksheet, students use their workbook to answer short answer questions about a Native American tribe. Students complete 4 multi faceted questions total to get their merit badge.

Students study immigration in the late 19th and early 20th century. In this immigration lesson plan, students participate in activities including creating maps, responding to non fiction text, memorizing and analyzing poetry, and...

Young scholars develop debating and analytical thinking skills. They take a position in the Back-to-Africa discussion, based upon any readings and the two opposing essays they read. In groups, they discuss an issue from two different...

Students who live in the inner city are introduced to the four corners region of the United States. In groups, they examine how the region differs compared to where they live and their culture. They develop maps of the area and locate...

Students define and identify both wild and domestic animals as well as mammals and non-mammals. In this animal safety lesson, students distinguish between animals that can carry rabies from those that cannot. Students use stuffed animals...

The works of Juane Quick-to-see Smith are featured in a instructional activity that asks pupils to consider the role artists play in bringing about social and political change. Scholars examine protest art by Smith and several street...

Students study the concepts of seed dispersal, germination rate, exponential population growth, and predation by engaging in a bean 'weeds vs. natives' relay race. They illustrate how weeds out-compete other plants for space by crowding...

High schoolers are examine the purpose of dichotomous keys. In groups, they design their own in order to describe the characteristics of plants and weeds native to California. To end the lesson, they define new terminology associated...

Students explore the environment by identifying invasive species. In this ecosystem observation lesson, students identify the native species that exist in an exotic land such as Hawaii and the impact of invasive plants, insects and...

Students explore the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands to discover what's there and pick up clues as to how people have both harmed and helped the native habitats. They study another protected area and see how to balance conservation efforts...

Students engage in a game of economic exchange that present a variety of perspectives on wealth. They read scenarios and write a journal response to the scenario. They discuss how we use money in the Western culture and discuss how...

Students examine the idea of tribal sharing in the Native American community. They read a story about Native Americans and note the ways they are helping others. They draw a picture showing one of these acts.

Young scholars research the rights and responsibilities of citizens and non-citizens living in the U.S. They present a dialogue that showcases their research and take a quiz on the material.

Students examine the journals from Lewis and Clark and identify how they spoke without using words. They participate in a game in which they use non-verbal communication with each other. They write their own journal entries to complete...

Third graders learn about loon fun facts. In this loon lesson, 3rd graders read three pages of facts about loons and their habitats. They read Native American myths about loons and make a loon mask using the attached worksheets.

Students study how the Civil War affected Iowa natives. In this Iowa history lesson, students read the provided article on Iowa and its Civil War experiences. Students analyze the article to determine how the war affected civilians and...

Fifth graders investigate Canadian history by examining the alliances made in the past. In this Canadian treaties lesson plan, 5th graders identify the Native Americans of Canada, known as the First Nations people or Aboriginals....

Students practice reported speech. In this speech lesson, students discuss the structure of speech and practice writing conversations using images with speech bubbles. Lesson is designed for those whose native language is not American...

Students explore American Indian cultures and changes caused by European exploration in North America.

First graders examine the significance of the American bison to the American Indians of the Great Plains. They create a story in pictographs in the style of American Indians of the Plains.

Discover how important Martin Luther King Jr. is to our society. In this civil rights lesson, investigate how Dr. King was an advocate for nonviolence and how he fought for civil rights for all Americans. Read and analyze Dr. King's "I...