Learners investigate Congress and how individuals are represented in this Country.  In this government activity, students complete worksheets research government web sites to determine which senators and congressmen represent them....

Students examine world population density and population distribution. They create pie charts showing population distribution and analyze population patterns in the United States and major regions of the world. They identify...

Young scholars explore the concept of uses for money. In this uses for money lesson, students discuss ways in which money can be utilized such as spending, saving, investing, donating, etc. Young scholars discuss the differences between...

Students compile results in their own census. For this early childhood U. S. Census lesson plan, students collect and represent information about events in simple charts.

Students brainstorm a list of items that should be a priority for the government to help its citizens. Using an out of date budget, they identify individual line items and the conflicts involved in making a budget work. They discuss...

Young scholars examine and compare voter turnout in US Elections. They write a letter to a favorite candidate or representative suggesting ways to increase voter turnout.

Students design and make animal masks. In this research and application lesson plan, students use a computer to research what a panther eats, select an animal mask they want to make and then use the materials provided to create...