Students discover stereotypes in modern society.  In this gender role lesson, students create a display of "school workers" and identify  jobs as either male or female.  The students discuss their choices and overcome...

Students discover humans come in all shapes and sizes.  In this equality lesson, students evaluate different bodies among their peers and discover no human body is "perfect".  Students discuss different ways to keep their...

Teach little learners about the first Thanksgiving.  In this Thanksgiving lesson, students discover what it was like to live during that time period.  Students compare and contrast the first Thanksgiving to their own.

Students work in groups to create a list of the items needed by the Pilgrims to bring to America.  In this wants vs. needs instructional activity, students must agree on what should be on the list. Students create their list by...

Young scholars explore the concept of Lady Liberty.  In this Statue of Liberty lesson, students discover what she stands for and why she looks the way she does.  Young scholars also discover how copper oxidizes and changes...

Students learn how other countries celebrate Christmas. In this Christmas lesson, students read a story about Christmas celebrations in other countries, discuss how they differ from U.S. celebrations, color pictures of traditional...

Students define culture and explore elements that are part of the custom or culture of a place.  In this holiday lesson, students identify the cultures they participate in.  Students identify the differences in people's...

Students place diversity beans in order by their favorites. In this diversity lesson plan, students rank the beans before and after tasting. The teacher explains to students how they would rank the beans after tasting.  Students...

Students explore ways to obtain world peace. In this character education activity, students read the book Peace Begins With Me and brainstorm a list of ways students can create a more peaceful world. Students use included dove patterns...

In this Greek alphabet lesson, pupils explore the Phoenician origins to the Greek alphabet. Learners compare Greek letters to current letters and write a paragraph about the life of students in ancient Greece. They also identify...

Students create a map of their community. In this mapping lesson plan, students identify various geographical features and the cardinal directions on maps displayed in the classroom. Students are divided into three groups to create a...

First graders examine what an apple orchard looks like and work with cardinal directions. In this apple orchard and direction instructional activity, 1st graders listen to Anne Rockwell's, Apples and Pumpkins, and Amy and Richard...

Young scholars determine the importance of the process behind creating an oral history. In this oral history lesson, students determine how to ask important questions in an oral history interview. They practice interviewing each other...

Students build a gingerbread house. In this holiday lesson, students bake the gingerbread, create the frosting, and decorate their house with candy. They measure the sides of the house to make sure that it is stable.

Learners practice escaping from a fire.  In this fire safety lesson, students listen to the smoke alarm and discuss what it tells them to do.  Learners learn what to do when the alarm goes off during the day.  Students...

Students examine character traits to find the most positive behaviors.  In this getting along activity, students identify behaviors that are beneficial to getting along.  Students evaluate their own behaviors and target three...

Students create criteria to evaluate U.S. Presidents. In this presidential legacy lesson plan, students determine criteria to rank presidents. Students research the presidents, then evaluate the current president and assess how they will...

Learners read about a problem and work to resolve the problem.  In this conflict resolution lesson, students complete a worksheet with the resolution of the problem.

Students explore the national parks of the American West. In this geography skills lesson, students watch "U.S. Geography: The West," and examine print and Internet sources about the national parks found there. Students feature their...

Students create a mural depicting modern life. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students view images of wall painting from ancient civilizations showing aspects of their daily life. Students discuss the ways our life today is...

Students investigate ancient Egyptian civilization and its rulers. In this ancient history lesson, students simulate playing a game similar to Wheel of Fortune whereby students have to correctly guess all the letters that spell a word or...

Students examine the purpose of education.  In this schooling lesson, students read a letter from a child in Uzbekistan. Students compare and contrast their schooling to children around the world.

Students research the events of September 11th . In this symbols lesson, students discover ways to honor this day. Students research the Internet for symbols used to represent ideas, events and people. Students work in groups to design a...

Students compare facts about different countries. In this comparing instructional activity, students collect information about the US and another country and compare them. Students locate countries on the map and make a hypothesis about...