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With a little help from my friends
Students examine how having friends is an important part of growing up, but being in charge of the friendship rather than allowing it to control you is also important.
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Substance Abuse
Students describe the effects of drugs on the human body, both short-and long-term consequences. They create personal approaches to substance abuse control and prevention. Students demonstrate effective practices in working within...
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Death and Taxes
Students explore the "death tax" and analyze statistical information about how the government taxes dead people. They research sources to determine the validity of a anti-tax group campaign and John McCain's claims about taxes. ...
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Depression and Cannabis
In this current events worksheet, learners read an article about cannabis reducing depression and complete eight true or false questions, 10 synonym matching questions, and a cloze activity based on the article.
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Using Conjunctions and Transitions to Express Cause and Effect
In this conjunctions and transitions worksheet, students choose the correct conjunction or transition to complete the sentence.
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Critical Reading Exercise
For this critical reading exercise, students evaluate the credibility of a piece of writing. Students read descriptions of various interest groups and lobbies and identify the group that made a quotation.
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Acting Out
Sixth graders investigate peer pressure, gangs, drinking, and using drugs. In small groups, they conduct research, develop, edit, and write a three-minute script, and perform the script for the class.
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Multiple-Choice Questions: Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 6 multiple choice questions which require them to read a sentence and determine the meaning of words or phrases in the sentences. Students may submit their...
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New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985)
Students examine student search and seizure. In this Supreme Court lesson, students examine primary documents from New Jersey v. T.L.O. and discuss the implications of the decision.
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You can't judge a book by its cover
Students examine how how something is packaged is not necessarily the way it really is.
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Controversial Statements
Students discuss and debate controversial statements dealing with stereotypes.
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Avoid Destructive Behaviors
Students describe strategies to avoid destructive behaviors. They discuss drug tests at work, the costs of drug use to employers and the types of behaviors that put individuals at risk.
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Agreeing And Disagreeing
In this language arts learning exercise, students practice oral language skills. Students work in pairs and agree or disagree with 16 controversial issues. There is a word bank of phrases to use for the degree of agreement or...
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Our Opinions
In this opinion survey instructional activity, students will work in groups of four to complete a survey of each group member's opinion on 20 topics.
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The Impact of Hazelwood on School Publications
Ninth graders explore the Supreme Court Case Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier. In this American Government lesson, 9th graders research the recent history of censorship and how the courts have been involved in either protecting or...
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Slang Words Beginning with D
In this slang word worksheet, students choose the correct slang word that begins with a d to match the same meaning as the bold word in the sentence. Students do this for 12 words.
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Slang Words Beginning With G
In this slang worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about slang expressions that begin with letter G.
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USA Today Lesson: "Meth" Moves East
Young scholars explore methamphetamine use. In this health journalism lesson plan, students read the USA Today article titled "Meth Moves East", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based on the...
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Taking Pills Isn't the Answer
Young scholars explore performance-related drug use. In this health journalism lesson plan, students read the USA Today article titled "Taking Pills Isn't the Answer", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete...
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Boomers Assess High School
Students examine drug and alcohol abuse by American teens. For this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Boomers Assess High School", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an...
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Cities Crack Down on Raves
Students explore personal health issues. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Cities Crack Down on Raves", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based on...
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Making Good Decisions: Drug and Alcohol Reports
Students identify the effects and consequences of using and abusing alcohol and drugs. In this drug education lesson plan, students watch a video about underage drinking. Students research an assigned drug and compose a PowerPoint...
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A Look at U.S. and Canadian Approaches to Individual Liberties
Students compare and contrast Canadian and U.S. policies regarding social issues. In this sociology instructional activity, students research social and governance policies in the countries and write personal essays using their findings.
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Slang Quiz: Crime 1
In this English slang learning exercise, learners test their understand of English slang by choosing the correct phrase to complete each sentence.