Learners explore the Harlem Renaissance. In this American history lesson, students examine a poem by Langston Hughes and identify the characteristics of the Harlem Renaissance. Learners research and report on a famous Harlem artist.

Students sing the song "Harriet Tubman" by Walter Robinson. In this African-American history lesson, students review code words that were used during the slave trade and listen to the song "Harriet Tubman". Students create movements to...

First graders discuss "Harold and the Purple Crayon" and his drawings. In this neighborhood geography instructional activity, 1st graders learn to detect and classify places on a map including their home. Students recognize their address...

Students explore constructive ways of handling conflict. In this conflict resolution lesson, students brainstorm things that make them angry, sad, happy, etc. Students listen to a story and identify ways the characters handled conflict...

Students construct a model of an African compound. In this African culture lesson, students describe the neighborhoods that can be found in Africa. Students use construction paper, glue, dried leaves, and a cardboard box to construct a...

Learners access prior knowledge and locate the North and South Poles on the map. In this mapping lesson, students understand the position of the United States relative to the poles. Learners answer questions about the globe.

Students identify the differences between maps and globes. In this map skills instructional activity, students are shown a globe and a map and recognize the differences. Students use post-it notes to locate several locations on the world...

Students identify countries on a world map. In this map skills lesson plan, students define the word "country" and use post-it notes to locate several countries on a world map.

First graders recognize various occupations and their roles in the community. In this communities lesson, 1st graders read the story I Stink and view a Powerpoint presentation of "Community Helpers." Students create a costume to...

Students use web sites to find information. In this geography instructional activity, students brainstorm a list of places in their community, talk about the way zoos are organized and explore the uniqueness of the fifty states in the...

Celebrate the traditions of Hanukkah with a festive party. After reading a short background passage about Hanukkah, learners design a Hanukkah party and dance to Hanukkah songs, taste latkes, create menorahs with marshmallows and...

Students investigate Harriet Tubman. In this African-American lesson, students read the book A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman and discuss how she was a conductor of the Underground Railroad. Students identify the leadership qualities she...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students visit a retirement home with their classmates. Students deliver cards and plants to the residents there.

Students understand information and stories contained in patriotic songs. In this patriotic music activity, students participate in grade appropriate lessons to understand the music and lyrics of patriotic songs. Students perform the...

Students demonstrate empathy. In this character education instructional activity, students read the book Alexander and the Horrible No Good Very Bad Day and discuss examples of bad days they have experienced. Students are given happy...

If you want to stop bullying, you need to understand it. A four-part lesson plan guides learners through defining characteristics of a bully, identifying instances of bullying in the media and in their lives, and signing a contract to...

Learners realize the effects of stereotypes by collaboratively creating a chart with the rest of their class. In this equality activity, students demonstrate stereotypes by collaborating on a jobs chart and matching pictures of people...

Students identify productive resources. In this economics instructional activity, students read the book Charlie Needs a Cloak and discuss productive resources the character used in the book. Students participate in a simulated factory...

Students explore their similarities and differences. In this getting to know you instructional activity, students play a variation of "Simon Says," according to various personality and physical traits.

Students explore geographical elements. In this geographical elements lesson, students create a map showing the geographical elements in their area. Students take pictures of these elements to glue to their map and present it to the class.

Students examine homes around the world. In this multicultural lesson, students read the book A World of Homes and Homes Around the World. Students compare and contrast the homes in the books to their own homes. Students construct a...

Students make a book about kindness.  In this character lesson, students read a story about kindness and discuss how it applies to life.  Students complete a kindness counts page and then assemble them into a book. ...

Students observe changes in their classroom.  In this coping with changes lesson plan, students note the differences in the activities of the day  and the changes in the classroom.  Students explain changes in their lives...

Students examine the ratification process. In this U.S. Constitution lesson plan, students discuss the ratification process and read a play based on the process. Students debate the ratification process and determine whether they...