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Across the Generations: Grandparents and Grandchildren

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the relationships between grandparents and their grandchildren. In this sociology lesson, students analyze and discuss grandparent-grandchild relationships in contemporary times in in recent history.
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Survey Says...

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students practice taking surveys to answer different questions about radio.  In this communications lesson, students brainstorm to create questions they can ask strangers about how often they listen to their radio.  Students...
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H.D. Thoreau's Philosophy of Government

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students read an essay by H.D. Thoreau as analysis of his philosophy on government. In this Thoreau analysis lesson, students work in groups to paraphrase two of Thoreau's criteria for his beliefs about government. Students write a...
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Identifying Propaganda Techniques

For Teachers 6th - 12th
In this propaganda techniques worksheet, students write the technique next to the sentence read by a candidate. Students complete 12 problems.
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Bill of Rights in the News: Election Issues 2008

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners consider First Amendment rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students complete an activity guide regarding constitutional rights issues raised in the 2008 presidential election. Learners respond to discussion questions...
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Women’s Suffrage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine several aspects of the Women's Suffrage Movement. In this women's rights lesson, students explore several primary and secondary sources regarding the events of the movement, opposition to the movement, and the...
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Hindsight is 20-20Presidential First 100 DaysPresentation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American history activity, students research the first 100 days of several American Presidents. Students use their research...
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Is It Possible?

For Teachers K - 6th
Students brainstorm ideas on how to a group of people could reach the highest together. In this possibilities lesson plan, students test their ideas and see how high they can reach.
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Understanding the Theoretical Basis for Civil Disobedience

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students analyze Henry David Thoreau's 'On the Duty of Civil Disobedience' and Dr. Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." In this civil disobedience lesson, students read Thoreau's essay and answer 6 questions for the...
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Civil Rights - What are yours?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore US Civil Rights. In this us government lesson, students watch a video and then complete a worksheet on identifying and understanding their personal civil rights.
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The Class Party

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers take a closer look at presidential elections. In this Electoral College lesson, students participate in a classroom simulation that requires them to form a political party that puts forth a candidate to run for election.
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The Defeat of the ERA

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders take a closer look at the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In this women's rights instructional activity, 11th graders read the Equal Rights Amendment as well as the "Feminine Mystique" and selections by Gloria Steinam and...
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Graphing With Paper and Computers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct bar graphs. For this graphing lesson, 4th graders create bar graphs in connection with the story, The Copycat Fish. After creating the initial graphs on paper, students use MS Excel to create graphs.
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Early Myths of Flight

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore mythology by researching the Internet. In this history of flight lesson, students view websites discussing the first recorded flight and the mythological creatures that people suspected could fly. Students read a...
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Cell Phone Plans

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students relate the use of a cell phone to math. In this algebra instructional activity, students collect data on the usage of their phones and plot it. They analyze the graph and make predictions based on the rate per minute.
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Shiloh Chapters 13 and 14

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
For this comprehension worksheet, students read chapters 13 and 14 of Shiloh and complete multiple choice questions. Students complete 12 questions.  
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Shiloh Crossword

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this crossword worksheet, students complete a crossword with words from the story Shiloh. Students complete 9 words total in the crossword.
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Lenses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify the different uses of lenses. In this physics lesson, students compare lenses with different magnifications. They record data and discuss results in class.
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United States Entry into World War I: Some Hypotheses About U.S. Entry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take a stand on a hypothesis for U.S. entry into World War I, supported by specific evidence.
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Parental Accountability and Public Policy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils investigate parental responsibility for the actions of their Students. They compare the responsibility in the State of Washington and the rest of the country.
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Set Theory Review Using the TI Navigator

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information. They select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content...
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The Immigrants of Brooklyn: Now And Then

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare the immigrant population during the pre-Civil War era (1855) to that of today (2000 census data). They interpret circle and bar graphs comparing immigrant populations in Brooklyn yesterday and today, and create a class...
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Schoolyard Dig

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Pupils begin the lesson by being introduced to the new vocabulary associated with archaeology. In groups, they use the school grounds to simulate their dig site. They record all the objects they discover and what can be gathered from...
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Ball Toss Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils collect data from tossing a ball into the air. Using a data collection device, they graph the data, set a window, and analyze the height of the toss, how long the ball was in the air, etc. They then find an equation that models...

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