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Flawed Democracies, Human Rights
Students create drawing that tell a story about a young girl's life in an internment camp. In this internment camp lesson plan, students hear stories and analyze photographs of internment camps and then create their own drawings.
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Introduction to the United States Map
Students explore the United States using a map. In this map instructional activity, students discover how to use a United States map and a globe to locate places.
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Bullying-Role Play
Pupils investigate the effects of bullying. In this character education lesson plan, students role play various situations and discuss how to resolve them properly.
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Stain Glass
Young scholars study the history of stain glass. In this stain glass lesson, students select an art period and research the use of glass during that time. Young scholars create a picture presentation of stained glass pictures from their...
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States that Grow Rice
First graders examine states that grow rice. For this rice growing lesson, 1st graders discover which states grow rice. Students write the name of states on paper and draw pictures, students also draw pictures of what a rice farmer...
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What grain can tell the story of man?
First graders discuss the history of rice. For this rice history lesson, 1st graders discover who first planted rice and its role in the health of several countries today. They draw a ship loaded with rice.
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Patriots v. Loyalists
Students consider how colonial citizens chose sides in the American Revolution. In this Revolutionary War lesson plan, students role play Loyalists, Patriots, and undecideds in a classroom simulation. Students research their positions so...
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Interacting With Animals
Students identify the proper way to interact with animals. In this animal welfare lesson, students view pre-made picture cards of illustrations of people interacting with animals. Students categorize the cards into an "acceptable" and...
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Meet the Mayas, Aztecs and Incas
Students study the geography of the Mayas, Aztecs and Incas and create a map book. They share in stories and legends about these people. Handouts and worksheets are included.
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Discovering the World Virtually
Students experience world adventures through the internet. In this technology lesson, students use a suggested internet site and explore each expedition. Students can virtually travel such lands as China.
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Celebrating Diversity
Young scholars celebrate diversity. In this cultural differences lesson, students use their research skills to create a Venn diagram that compares the beliefs and practices of 2 different cultures that they select.
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Mexico: One Land, Many Cultures
Students research and study the country of Mexico and complete a project about it. In this Mexico lesson plan, students research Mexico's geography, traditions, art, songs, stories, and legends that are native to Mexico.
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Cave Art
Students explore cave art. In this Neolithic Age instructional activity, students get into groups and research a given topic. Students create a poster with information and visual aids. Students then look a pictures and watch a DVD...
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Brown Eyes, Blue Eyes
Learners are given certain privileges or have freedoms taken away based on their eye color to demonstrate what it feels like to be singled out by uncontrollable factors. In this singled out lesson plan, students discuss how it feels to...
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Our Land
Students recognize the difference between public and private property. In this public and private lands lesson, students discuss the places mentioned in the song "This Land is Your Land." Students create a T-chart showing public and...
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What Can I Do For You?
Students explore philanthropic acts within the school. For this philanthropy lesson, students list acts of philanthropy they can do at school and sing songs about philanthropic acts.
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Exploring Florida
Young scholars explore the state of Florida. They study the basic facts associated with the state, such as : the capital, the state bird, and the state song. They locate places in Florida and about the climate, tourism, and agriculture.
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BIGGER AND BIGGER: (We Live in a family, a neighborhood, a city, and the United States)
Students discover that they are part of bigger and bigger groups. They begin with families and work up to belonging to North America as they initiate a study of the whole country.
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Ben Franklin
Students study Ben Franklin and why he was an important person in our country's development. They draw a picture of him by following step by step oral instructions.
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Why Are Celebrations Important?
Young scholars complete a variety of activities in their study of Chinese culture. They explore the Chinese New Year, zodiac, calligraphy, dragon kites, lanterns, games, and songs among others.
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Thanksgiving - A Focus on Clothing
Learners focus on the types of clothing that the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags wore for the First Thanksgiving. They study how the clothing was made before making samples to wear at a classroom Thanksgiving feast. They study the natural...
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It's All in a Name
Students examine the connotations associated with names while determining what put-downs and put-ups are. They work as a group to find out what each person's name means to them. While studying put-ups and put-down they describe the...
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George Washington: Our First President
Young scholars explore the life of George Washington. In this George Washington instructional activity, students consider the leadership qualities of the first president as they listen to a description of his life and the create...
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I'm a Philanthropist!
Students study the meaning of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students are introduced to the concept of philanthropy and name and illustrate a philanthropic act they could perform.
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