Tenth graders explore land allotments to the English settlers, Puritan influence on the settlement, and the story of two colonial women.

Eleventh graders read actual arguments regarding the status of free blacks in Illinois and slavery in the United States more generally.

Students read Diane Glancy's "Pushing the Bear" about the Cherokee Removal and respond online to a discussion board. They discuss responses in class.

Twelfth graders look critically at the government and then take a defend a position on the prospect of reform.

Students explore the lives and work of the farmers and growers of specialty crops of the West. The amount of land and natural resources needed, the fertilizers utilized, and the market available for the crops are investigated in this...

Students research the history of their own town. They post the findings in an iEARN on line forum. They practice research skills and gain an understanding of local history.

Young scholars examine data and identify trends. They explain factors that affect changes and trends in the economy. They develop their own policy suggestions and shares them with the class.

Students research the history of a notable building and prepare a Power Point presentation to be used on the online scrapbook. They research the location of the building in the community, the architectural style and the date of...

Seventh graders consider factors in making road transport planning directions. They write a short speech for a presentation at an inquiry. They debate and analyze the information presented in the debate.

Students study China and the Chinese occupation of Tibet. They read position summaries/notes of China, Tibet and various foreign nations. Then they roleplay members of United Nations General Assembly and discuss and debate the topic.

Students use a leading question in order to create context for the lesson plan. The problem of paying attention to students is discussed in groups. An answer to the problem appears that adults should know the desire of children of being...

Second graders develop a fire safety plan using a board game. Using a set of consequence cards, 2nd graders discuss the importance of staying away from fire. They use their experience with the board game to develop a fire safety escape...

Students define economics and explain the importance and process of making economic choices and decisions. Students participate in four lessons revolving around economics and select activities to complete.

Students examine foreign policy decisions of former President Truman which still affect us today, review factors to be considered in making foreign policy decisions, closely explore specific major foreign policy decisions, and share...

Ninth graders examine Islamic Law.  In this Law activity, 9th graders read documents on the origins of Islamic Law.  Students create answers to questions based on Islamic Law. 

Seventh graders examine governmental structures in place around the world. For this political systems lesson, 7th graders discuss components of a modern economy, and read two articles. Students answer questions after reading articles and...

“There is no story that is not true, . . .” And uncovering the truths in Things Fall Apart is the focus of a 68-page resource packet designed to provide instructors with a wealth of materials that enhance understanding of Chinua Achebe’s...

Students answer assigned questions as a group, write individual essays, complete a research project, and complete a writing project.

Use the list-group-label strategy to introduce your class to In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez. The teacher begins by writing a word on the board (dictatorship is suggested here), and then the kids write as many words...

This lesson plan will help students practice conducting an oral history interview, increase knowledge about what it is like to be a soldier, gain knowledge about the Vietnam War and gain knowledge about the Chicano experience in the U.S.

Help your class explore the question "Is it ever right to disobey a law?" With a strong base of knowledge about the Civil War, anti-slavery movement, and Underground Railroad, your class explores civil disobedience in Marshall, Michigan...

Stimulate discussion with this brief article and series of questions related to reading habits. This resource, from the New York Times' The Learning Network, asks learners to comment on their own reading habits. You could have your class...