Students begin their timelines with the first narrative that they read and add to the timeline as they go. They create a list of history topics and themes that are important to the story. Students add these as sub-headings to the...

Learners write a generosity journal which chronicals acts of kindness after reading the Surat story, Angel Child, Dragon Child.

Students investigate the history of Gary, Indiana by looking at its history, demographics and points of interest. They create a timeline of important events in the city's history.

Students research and experience the culture of Zen Buddhism. They engage the practice of meditation by practicing themselves in a variety of contexts with different cultural readings.

Students visit their school library to read a variety of folktales. While they read, they identify the trickster or hero in each and discuss how the character represents the chaos in the real world. In groups, they write their own...

Young scholars analyze primary source documents of the 1920s to find the roots of film censorship and understand Pennsylvania's leadership in this movement. They analyze government censorship documents that banned a film in Pennsylvania...

Learners research the history of philanthropy in Michigan by looking at images and pictures while discussing the definition of philanthropy. They design a picture of the first time they saw a philanthropic act and write three sentences...

Students identify the "sh"sound with the help of the Florida quarter. Students place the sounds placement within words with this kinesthetic activity. Students share various examples of consonant blends on the board.

Students write a persuasive essay as if they were an African American in World War II and decide if they would contribute war bonds or not. In this World War II lesson plan, students study the segregation of World War II and the unity...

Students read about settlers in Kansas and the adaptations they made in order to build different kinds of houses. For this Kansas settlers lesson plan, students participate in choral reading and retell information they learn.

Sixth graders use the four philosophies of Ancient China to investigate persceptive and resolution of a problem.

Young scholars explore the Nevada mining of 1850-1880. In this history lesson, students investigate the Comstock Lode and examine the mining tools that were used to search for silver and gold.

Students explore music by African women. In this African society lesson, students compare and contrast the roles of African and American women. Students listen to music by African women and analyze the lyrics of the music.

In this Introduction to Deviance worksheet, students read some background passages, then perform several exercise such as answering questions about the reading and writing about their own opinions.

Students examine three landscapes incorporating images from nature and the unconscious. In this art analysis lesson plan, students explore the artists' perception and impact on a subject. Students complete image based discussion and...

Students investigate the person of Confucius and his impact upon the Chinese culture. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They use the outline provided in the lesson to participate in class discussion. Key ideas are...

In this online interactive history worksheet, high schoolers respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the Europe between the years 1871 and 1914.

Students, through discussion, internet and video resources, study the history of Northern Ireland and the religious segregation between Catholics and Protestants. They evaluate the current political situation and predict what the future...

Young scholars research the work of North American NGOs and select one to support with a financial contribution as a class. In this philanthropic research lesson plan, students consider the work of Benjamin Franklin, defining good...

To practice their emerging language skills, English Learners read an article, "Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking." They complete six matching questions, 29 fill-in-the-blanks, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble...

Students explore the environment by researching mining. In this ecological dangers lesson, students define cyanide and discuss why it has potential to be a great threat to our environment during mining expeditions. Students examine many...

Students investigate the infrastructure of modern day society by researching concrete. In this construction instructional activity, students identify the many types of concrete and the different uses they have. Students utilize...

Sixth graders examine the culture and celebrations associated with Chinese New Year in this unit of lessons

Third graders explore the history of tessellations; then use art and geometry to create an original tessellation.