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Island Animals
Students explore the concepts of endangered animals and conservation. In this animal conservation lesson, students complete activities to investigate the endangered animals of the US Virgin Islands. Students complete multiple worksheets...
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Where We Live
Students forecast future population growth of the U.S. Virgin Islands. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students explain the factors that influence population density on the U.S. Virgin Islands, including geography and economic activity.
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Why We Count
Students visualize census data on a map and use a map key to read a population map. In this census lesson, students use a map of the Virgin Islands and corresponding worksheets to gain an understanding of population density.
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USA National Parks Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz instructional activity, students examine the chart that includes 58 state names. Students identify the names of the national parks in the listed states in 5 minutes.
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Time Zones in the United States
Eighth graders explore how to use the time zones in the United States and internationally. They use elapsed time to solve problems. Students calculate the time in various places in the United States. They discuss the 6 time zones in the...
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Weather Alert
Students become familiar with the effects of weather on humans. For this weather pattern lesson, students identify weather patterns and how people can prepare for them. Students complete a weather research sheet.
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Addition of 2 Digit Plus 1 Digit (No Regrouping)
Students review adding without regrouping the numbers. They are divided into groups and have to write the answer to the problem given on their papers.
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Making Plans
Young scholars gain an understanding of the U.S. Census. In this civic lesson plan, students use real-life problem-solving skills and census data to choose a site for new school.
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Inform the Community
Students gain an understanding of the U.S. Census. In this social studies civics lesson plan, students explore understand the link between the census and the availability of community services.
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My Many Colored Days
Students read My Many Colored Days as a class, explore their feelings about colors, illustrate what they think about colors, explore the author Dr. Seuss, and create an accordion style book.
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Lesson 2: Mapping Sub-districts
Students learn more about the census. In this mapping sub-districts lesson plan, students visualize census data on a map, use a map key to read a population map, and better understand the concept of population density.
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The Need for Laws
Learners consider the presence of authority in their lives. In this law lesson, students compare forgotten laws that function in their lives to forgotten instructions in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
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Topic 2: Graphing 2-Variable Linear Equations
Young scholars explore the concept of 2-variable equations and expressions. In this 2-variable equation and expression lesson, students translate 2-variable word problems into 2-variable equations and expressions.
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The Need for Government—A Cinematic and Literary Perspective
Students examine the philosophy of government. In this types of government lesson, students explore literature and movie clips to determine the value of rules in lawless societies.
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States Quizzes
In this state postal code worksheet, students respond to 45 fill in the blank questions that require them to use the listed state postal codes as answers.
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Geography of the United States
Students examine the population growth of the United States. In this Geography lesson, students construct a map of the fifty states. Students create a graph of the population of the USA.
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U.S. Quiz Questions
In this ESL United States worksheet, students answer a set of 25 questions about the United States. The answers to each question are written beneath each.
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Topic 5: Running the Business
Students explore the concept of running a business. In this running a business lesson, students put their plan of action into practice. Students market a product and try to maximize profit.
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Topic 6: Evaluating and Presenting Results
Students construct spreadsheets from raw data. For this spreadsheet construction lesson, students compile data into Microsoft Excel. Students familiarize themselves with entering and presenting data in a spreadsheet.
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Plan an Advertising Campaign to Attract New Citizens
Young scholars examine how to use visual media as a creative way of thinking about and responding to immigration issues. They conduct Internet research, and design and create a poster or brochure to attract new immigrant to Indiana.