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Conflict Between Democratic and Authoritarian Rule in Haiti
Twelfth graders examine the background of democratic and authoritative rule in Haiti. In pairs they conduct a simulated interview, reporting for a news station about the political, personal, and economical life in Haiti. They conduct...
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How much money can you earn?
Fifth graders survey how to manage money and the importance of it. Students summarize that each day they have the opportunity to earn or lose money. Students provides many situations to present ways of paying bills and money management.
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Fourth Grade Social Studies
In this social studies worksheet, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions about the climate, landforms, regions, government, and more. Students complete 25 multiple choice questions.
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Understanding Bias
Students participate in an interactive writing and discussion activity, on the study of bias, as it is used in political debate and decision making. They evaluate the presentation of material and its importance in making informed decisions.
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Level 5--Time and Money
Students, after defining and reviewing the extensive list of vocabulary words on the board, examine various banking systems and terms (loans, interest rates, investments, mortgages, etc.). They also show mastery of this task by...
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The American Indian Movement
Twelfth graders examine the civil rights movement of the Native Americans. They read the provided multicultural reading passage and answer the questions that follow. They chart which cultural groups fought for equal rights during the...
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Making History Relevant
Students maintain a weekly news journal in which they summarize current news articles and then relate them to topics previously studied in history class.
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Letters to the Government
Seventh graders examine how to be active participants in their local, state, or federal governments. They create a powerpoint presentation and write a letter to one of their governmental representatives about a problem and solution of...
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The Beginnings of Constitutional Government
Students examine excerpts of Thomas Paine's Common Sense. In this early American history lesson, students read Paine's pamphlet and analyze the information according the rubric provided.
Forest Foundation
Fire Investigation and Experimentation
Assess the probability of a wildfire with several lessons about fire danger ratings and risk factors. After experimenting with fuel moisture, learners explore the various elements that could contribute to a wildfire, such as wind speed,...
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Emperor or President?
Sixth graders complete a Venn Diagram. In this government comparison lesson, 6th graders discuss how rules are similar and different at home, school and in their community. Students learn about the type and structure of the United...
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Simplifying Expressions (Addition and Subtraction)
Seventh graders simplify algebraic expressions using addition and subtraction to combine like items and solve for the variable. They work with inverse operations to solve equations with guided practice. Everyone completes various...
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The Three Branches of Utah's Government
Seventh graders explain the relationship between Utah's three branches of government.
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Utah's Judicial Branch
Seventh graders explain that the judicial branch of Utah's government interprets laws and reviews the consitutionality of laws.
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Math Mission
Second graders investigate the concept of Puerto Rican animals through using math word problems. They create a story to correlate with the word problems. The lesson also uses data of species counts to show increases and decreases for...
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A Dynamic Duo
Students engage in the research of history that surrounded the actions of the federal government during the years from 1907-1937. The focus of the lesson plan is upon the regulations imposed on business during the time and how it...
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Financial Statements For A Proprietorship
Students are introduced to how to successfully set up a propietorship. Individually, they complete a pre- and post-quiz to determine how much they know about the material. To end the lesson, they practice reading a financial statement...
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Mealworm Exploration
Second graders explore and discover different things about mealworms. For this mealworms lesson plan, 2nd graders look at, play with, and try to manipulate meal worms.
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The CPI and You
Learners examine the consumer price index (CPI). In this economics instructional activity, students explore how the cost of living and inflation indicate the CPI. Learners complete activity worksheets in this instructional activity.
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How Much Nutritional Value Does Rice Really Have?
Fifth graders see the nutritional value of rice. In this healthy eating lesson, 5th graders view the Food Guide Pyramid and the number of servings one is supposed to eat in each food group. They focus on rice and its benefits for the body.
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Spreadsheets - WP9/Quattro Pro
Pupils discover spreadsheet applications using Quattro Pro. They demonstrate basic knowledge and application of hardware, software, and Internet use. They recognize and appreciate the value of recording keeping, data input and data...
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Crack the Secret Code-- Health Activity
In this health worksheet, students learn about proper diet and exercise by reading the cartoons and deciphering a secret code about health.
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Reflexes
Students experiment to explain how reflexes, nerve impulses travel to the brain.
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Advanced Presentation Boards
Students are introduced to the proper way to make presentation boards. Individually, they use the elements of design to make a presentation board for one room and create a legend. To end the lesson, they present their boards to the class.