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An Alien Has Landed
Students identify animals within a species by using their observation skills to record information, such as behavioral characteristics.
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The Game of Life
Students describe what it means for a marine animal or fish to be threatened or endangered after playing game simulating extinction.
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The Call of the Wild
Students read The Call of the Wild, noting its theme of survival. They investigate the book's concepts with word webs, spider maps, or graphic organizers. They conduct a panel discussion on dogs and wolves. They write a letter to the...
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An Issue of Loyalty: Exploring the Treatment of Japanese Americans During World War II
Learners consider the meaning of loyalty. They explore the history of Japanese in the United States. and consider the meaning of citizenship. They create a presentation for the class. It can be a poster, Power Point or other...
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Desert Dwellers
Students study deserts and how they occur. In this desert lesson students research deserts and desertification then divide into groups and come up with an action plan to help rehabilitate these areas.Â
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Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, learners respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous by George Berkeley. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Differing Ideas Frame a Debate
In this current events activity, students analyze a political cartoon about the SCHIP Bill and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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The Game of Life
Students explore the game of life which refers to what happens to a species when most of the population is gone. In this endangered species lesson, students describe what it means for a marine animal to be endangered. Students then...
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Fable for Tomorrow and Today -- Rachel Carson's Silent Spring
Students read Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring". They identify their beliefs about the environment while reading the story. They discuss and write about those beliefs and realize how one person can have an impact on the world.
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US Government: The Constitution
Learners explore the branches of government. In this U. S. Constitution lesson, students examine the system of checks and balances in the U.S. plan of government as they read the document and define vocabulary words.
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Hawthorne: Author and Narrator
High schoolers read various pieces of literature by Nathaniel Hawthorne to recognize the difference between a narrator and author. Students in small groups report on the narrative point of view represented in a story they have read.
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East Asia
Students participate in research of various government leaders in order to have the ability to role play in a mock press conference. Students are the leaders and the press for this lesson using guided questions for the skits.
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American Revolutionary War: Two Sides...Two Perspectives
Pupils investigate the American Revolutionary War era from the perspective of Britain and the American colonists by researching causes, effects, events and people. They compare the views of the Colonists, and the British and recognize...
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I'm Just a Bill
Fourth graders study the three branches of government and the process of how a bill becomes a law. They watch the School House Rock video "I'm Just a Bill" and sing the song after viewing the video. They answer question regarding a bill...
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Congress - President: Keeping the Balance
In this checks and balances in U.S. government worksheet, students read a 7-paragraph selection regarding Congress and the President and then respond to 5 short answer questions.
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Carshop!
Students explore the concept of interest. In this interest lesson, students shop for cars and determine the payments and interest rates for various cars. Students use various websites to research cars and interest rates for car loans....
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Observing First Impressions
Students explore their own personal qualities. In this social awareness instructional activity, students explore their identities as results of genetics and environments. Students also discuss first impressions and their reliability.
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The Role of the Executive Branch in the Lawmaking Process
Students research the Executive Branches role in making a law. In this law making lesson plan, students study the history of the Constitution and see how much power the President has in making a bill into a law. Students then research on...
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5th Grade Social Studies Civics
In this social studies instructional activity, 5th graders answer multiple choice questions about America, citizenship, Congress, and more. Students complete 25 multiple choice questions.
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Better English Lessons: Collocation
In this online interactive English skills worksheet, learners respond to 20 multiple choice questions that require them to select the appropriate words to complete the sentences. Answers are scored immediately.
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Checks and Balances Chart
In this checks and balances chart worksheet, students use their textbooks and a copy of the U.S. Constitution to complete 10 items in the chart identifying the branches of government.
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Worksheet on Congress and Interest Groups
In this Congressional responsibilities learning exercise, students respond to 10 true or false and 17 short answer questions about Congressional duties and lobbyists.
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Character Worksheet Four
In this character worksheet, students answer short answer questions about themselves, talking to people at the faire, and about patrons. Students complete 31 questions.
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HIV/AIDS Discussion: Individual vs. Societal Rights
Pupils explore and discuss the issues of personal freedoms and safety as they apply to HIV/AIDS. They consider whether doctors, co-workers, teammates, etc. have the right to know someone else's disease status.