Grants Lesson Plans

Students experience the creativity, anticipation and peer review of obtaining a grant for scientific research at the poles. They work in cooperative groups to assess the dynamics of polar regions. Each student proposes an original research project to complete.

The budding artists in your class will enjoy this WebQuest about Grant Wood, his life, and his work. After completing research about the biography and art of Wood, your artists write descriptions of six paintings and incorporate the information into a research report. They can illustrate an original report cover as well, tapping into their creative sides that just might be awakened after this project. Though it is designed for homeschooled kids, this activity will work in any class setting.

Students write a grant proposal in support of a local youth philanthropy project. In this grant writing lesson, students research online youth in philanthropy projects. Students complete a worksheet about their research. Students then choose a youth-centered project and write a grant proposal for the project.

Seventh graders study recognized pieces of artwork and how they have been parodied. They choose a famous work of art, write a letter to obtain permission to use the work to parody, and then create a parody once permission is granted.

Students investigate Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs of the surrender of the Army at the Appomattox Court House. Students analyze the events leading to the surrender of General Robert E. Lee and the terms given by General Ulysses S. Grant.

Learners analyze the career of Ulysses S. Grant. In this Grant presidency lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of Grant's presidency. Learners respond to discussion questions regarding the lecture and then participate in an activity.

Students work together to decide on a youth-centered project to carry out. They plan and write a grant proposal to a foundation in their local area. They submit the plan and wait for a response.

Students analyze and debate, through writing and discussion, the politics and ethics behind the ability of governors to grant clemency to inmates sentenced to the death penalty.

Examine global health issues and the philanthropic efforts of Bill Gates. Working in groups, your class will research selected diseases focusing on symptoms, transmission, and prevention. They also conclude by writing grant proposals to help eliminate worldwide diseases.

Students analyze two sources. First, they will look at a letter written by Sherman to Grant as Sherman's army approached Savannah. Second, they will review the lyrics to the popular song of that period, Marching Through Georgia.