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Child Labor in America
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary sources. In this child labor activity, students examine the issue of child labor and determine how citizen action prompted...
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Paradigm Shift: Gandhian Nonviolence and the Concept of Power
Pupils interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. For this social justice lesson, students examine sources regarding the teachings of Mohandas Gandhi pertaining to nonviolent...
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Heart Facts Internet Activity
In this heart facts learning exercise, students click on the links in the questions about the heart to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 16 questions total.
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I can do What I Want
Learners recognize gender bias and stereotyping. In this self-esteem lesson plan, students listen to Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman and discuss how girls can be successful and provide positive role models for others.
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Native Americans
Students determine how Native Americans were stripped of their cultures. In this Native American history lesson, students analyze several photographs of Native Americans and respond to questions about the photographs. Students discuss...
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Voyages: Wild Weather
Students examine the causes of extreme weather. In this weather lesson, students read Voyages: Wild Weather by Caroline Harris. Students conduct further research by accessing selected websites.
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Taking Action
Learners examine community and issue awareness campaigns. For this taking action lesson, students discuss the Bikinis for Breast Cancer awareness campaign and then write and perform their own awareness campaigns about issues they choose.
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Emotion
In this psychology worksheet, students complete 5 short answer questions on neural pathways of emotion. They explain what aspect of emotion is similar across all cultures.
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Vietnam Trade Pact
Learners explore world trade issues. In this economics lesson, students read "Opening Doors to Vietnam," and discuss the trade negotiations between Vietnam and the Untied States. Learners conduct further research on the topic and...
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Aerospace
Students experiment with weight and balance of a glider. In this flight lesson students construct their own flying glider and record their experiment with it.
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IB History of the Americas Historiography: Limits of the Historical Record
In this historical record worksheet, students read about analyzing primary sources and then complete the 3 listed activities to create their own historical accounts.
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Valuing Our Time
Students examine different time management techniques. In this life skills lesson students complete an exercise to help them complete their goals in a timely fashion.
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Maria Callas
In this famous person worksheet, learners read a passage about Maria Callas and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Self Esteem: The IALAC Story
Students explore the concept of self-esteem and listen to a story. In this IALAC (I am lovable and capable) story lesson, students examine the impact that certain life events have on a person's developing self-esteem. Students respond...
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Build Your Own Car
Learners design and build their own cars. In this physics instructional activity, students test their car's speed and make changes when necessary. They graph data and analyze results.
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Water Quality
Students analyze water quality and turbidity of collected samples. In this physics lesson, students conduct tests to identify the suspended particles in the samples. They explain how human activities affect water quality.
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the United Nations And Reform
Students explain the function of the six bodies of the U.N. and their main functions.
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Research
Students use different pieces of art and critique them. Using worksheets, they analyze the historical and cultural context of the art and the methods in which the artist used. They discuss their responses as a class and use them to...
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Government Websites
Pupils search for government sites and create master lists by category. They list Executive, Judicial, Legislative and Special Interest Group sites.
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Putting on Beowulf
Young scholars read "Putting on Beowulf" then, in separate groups, choose a segment of Beowulf to perform. They prepare a performance either "live" or on videotape. After listening and watching each performance, Students evaluate each...
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Joseph Holston Exhibition Lesson Plan
Students, in groups, view original artworks by Joseph Holston in a gallery space. They create a genre work of art that emphasizes the use of the artistic elements line, color, and shape.
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The Science of Psychology
Students explain the differences between psychology, pseudoscience and popular opinion. In groups, they describe, compare and contrast the various biological and cognitive perspectives in the field. Using the internet, they describe the...
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Movie Metaphors of Canadian Prime Ministers
Learners research the life and public service record of various prime ministers and assign a movie title to each prime minister. Groups must agree on the movie assigned to each PM, and explain their reasoning for choice.
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The Formation and Function of the Supreme Court
High schoolers analyze the role of the U.S. Supreme Court. They read a handout and Article III, section 1 of the Constitution, analyze and rate by relevance noteworthy Supreme Court cases, and write how they decided each rating.