First graders read a book about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. In this underground railroad instructional activity, 1st graders learn songs and code words that the slaves used to communicate with one another. Students...

Students research Ben Franklin's inventions. In this invention lesson, students see the relationship between a need and an invention. Students will engage in a class discussion, read a handout, and play a match the invention to its...

Students explore population and come to understand how it changes over time. For this census lesson, students discover what population is and how it changes as they participate in age-appropriate activities.

Students explore how communities participate in census counting. In this census lesson, students recognize the absolute and relative location of a state and understand ideas about civic life and government.

Students explore philanthropy through art. In this service learning instructional activity, students discuss the diversity in their community and use their senses to create tolerance posters.

Students implement a volunteer plan. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss the needs of their community and list possible ways to improve their community. Students develop a plan to volunteer their time in their community.

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 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 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. ...

Observe the National Day of Service and Remembrance with a service learning lesson plan. After discussing the events of September 11, 2001, learners plan and implement their own service learning project in honor of American...

First graders complete a project about the first Thanksgiving.  In this history lesson plan, 1st graders read The Pilgrim's First Thanksgiving, answer comprehension questions, and complete a booklet about the first Thanksgiving.

First graders examine characteristics that good citizens need. In this civic virtues instructional activity, 1st graders discuss people they know who are heroes or good citizens. Students name three qualities they believe heroes need....

Students analyze emergencies. In this safety activity, students discover when and why they should dial 9-1-1. They discuss as a group various scenarios in which they would need to call 9-1-1 and then role-play those situations. This...

Students determine how to find geographic information about places they read about in the news. In this geography lesson, students look at political and physical maps to determine the difference. They access maps online to find the...

Students become familiar with the purpose of maps through a hand mapping instructional activity.  In this hand mapping instructional activity, students draw their hand and use it to explain directions and labeling on a map.

Students are introduced to the culture and geography of Japan in his ten lessons unit. The cultures of indigenous peoples in various times in their local community are explored through a variety of art forms, listening, writing, and...

First graders identify unique personal characteristics. In this character education lesson plan, 1st graders listen to the story Ugly Duckling and discuss the changes the animal went through in the story. Students bring in baby photos...

Students strengthen motor skills while acquiring knowledge about famous African Americans. In this Black History Physical Education lesson, the students participate in various learning stations which enhance their knowledge of famous...

Learners explore simple physics concepts such as push/pull, friction, and speed. In this physics/physical education activity, students work in co-operative groups to "build" a spaceship out of scooters and folded mats. Teams experiment...

Students classify foods as "healthy" or "unhealthy" and sort foods into appropriate food groups. In this nutrition/physical education lesson, students play a game in which throwing skills are practiced. Pictures of food are sorted into...

Young scholars explore signs and types of bullying. In this "building character" lesson, students listen to several read alouds based on a bully theme. Four groups are formed to discuss "gossip", "exclusion", "physical bullying", and...

Prepare gifts for the eight nights of Hanukkah with a fun and artistic lesson. Learners use various materials to make an array of unique gifts, including splatter paintings, decorated flowerpots, and stained glass designed with crayons.

Students create a Mother's Day gift. In this arts and crafts lesson, students use paper mache to make a tray.