Students use the Internet to examine insects and their relatives. They participate in online games and discover insect recipes.

Students identify and locate the continent of Africa on a globe or map. They locate on a classroom map of Africa the place of origin of the myths/stories being read in class. They discover that the peoples of Africa and their stories are...

Eighth graders conduct Internet research about Constitutional Amendments and present oral reports on their findings. Their reports also include visual representations depicting their chosen amendment's focal point. Students discuss the...

Students study the contributions of Jackie Joyner-Kersee. In this service learning lesson plan, students explore the work of Jackie Joyner-Kersee as an Olympic athlete and philanthropist.

Students draw a picture of Johnny Appleseed doing something good for the environment. For this philanthropy lesson plan, students listen to a book about Johnny Appleseed and demonstrate their understanding of philanthropy by drawing a...

Students explore parts of nature. In this environmental lesson, students discuss how their actions can affect the environment and design a plan to clean up a specified area. Students practice good hygiene during the cleanup project.

Young scholars explore the concept of stewardship. In this service learning activity, students discuss sharing and good manners. Young scholars create sharing posters and learn a manners song.

Learners appreciate uniqueness and differences by comparing and contrasting fruit. In this differences lesson plan, students study fruits and analyze for similarities and differences. Learners sort the fruit into five categories....

Students understand how they can participate to help people in need. In this tzedakah lesson, students organize a charity collection of food, coats, toys, or canned good. Students present information about their drive in groups of two...

Students examine how pollutants can affect ocean animals. In this pollution lesson, students read a story about the ocean floor, think about what would happen to the plants and animals if the ocean became dirty or polluted, and conduct...

Students learn about animal shelters and adoption agencies. In this animal care lesson, students watch a video about the ASPCA and discuss what an animal shelter is, how it operates and what services it provides animals and the...

Students conduct an experiment. In this environmental protection lesson, students explore how oil spills affect living organisms in an ecosystem. Students work in groups to complete a lab activity and then discuss their findings.

Young scholars identify the characteristics of deserts. In this geography lesson plan, students discuss the characteristics of a desert and label a map with the names of deserts.

Students reflect on giving to people in their community. In this philanthropy lesson, students think about an elderly person in their neighborhood or community who has done something to make that community more beautiful. Students...

Learners identify human rights and study the values of historical figures who fought for human rights. In this human rights instructional activity, students define the term human rights and research examples of human mistreatment in...

Students research how trash is disposed of and make an edible landfill. In this trash lesson plan, students research proper trash disposal, and discuss how trash affects the community. Then they make an edible landfill.

Pupils develop a presentation. In this service lesson, students respond to how they felt participating in a service project and brainstorm ways they can continue to serve. Pupils create a class presentation that demonstrates what...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students design and create informational books regarding nonprofit agencies and philanthropists in their community.

Students develop an emergency plan for their pets. In this animal welfare instructional activity, students discuss how to keep their pets safe in an emergency and create pet emergency kits.

Learners compare and contrast the traditional Cinderella to the modern-day fairy tale, Cinder Edna. In this fairy tales lesson plan, students read both stories and construct a Venn diagram to compare the two fairy tales. Learners...

Students write an adventure story. In this writing lesson, students listen to an adventure story and identify the elements of an adventure story. Students use story starters to create their own adventure story.

Students complete a project about Ancient civilizations. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students explore the contributions made by ancient civilizations and research the scientific and technological achievements of ancient...

Students study plant and animal interdependence by studying bees and pollination. In this interdependence lesson, students discuss flower parts and dissect it to show its reproductive parts. Students then use tissue and pipe cleaners to...

Twelfth graders examine the process of voting.  In this American Government lesson, 12th graders evaluate the arguments for and against alien voting.  Students participate in a debate on voting rights.