Second graders explore information about South America and choose a country to study. They explore culture, food, geography, clothing, language, and recreation of their country. Students visualize their learning by developing a slide...

Students craft their own Egyptian art. In this ancient Egyptian art lesson, students explore Egyptian art and create their own work following the 4 guidelines presented in the lesson.

Students explore the characteristics of their community. For this communities lesson, students read Humphrey the Lost Whale: A True Story and discuss how the community came together to solve a problem. Students identify services within...

Pupils 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. Pupils create a picture presentation of stained glass pictures from their town. Students...

Second graders discuss conflict resolution. In this conflict resolution lesson, 2nd graders look at conflict scenarios and act them out in front of the class showing how they would handle the situation. They write on a piece of paper 3...

Young scholars discover philanthropy. In this philanthropic activity, students read Martin's Big Words and explore voluntarily being nice to people. Young scholars discover how they may perform acts of service for others. Extension...

Students investigate Mexican holiday celebrations and compare them to American Christmas holidays. They conduct a Mexican Christmas Scavenger Hunt. The lesson uses a streaming video in order to engage students in the main objectives.

Learners study Fort Vancouver. They discuss trading and what is meant by "a skin for a skin." They complete math story problems that represent possible trading scenarios. They explore the Chinook Jargon trade language.

Students engage in a lesson about the community in order to find out what different things go on within it on a daily basis. They conduct field research and look up information in order to answer some key questions addressed.

Students demonstrate basic map skills. In this US history lesson, students review cardinal directions and use a compass rose while at the same time discuss what life was like for Abraham Lincoln.

Students investigate the life of Martha Wayles Jefferson. In this American history lesson, students examine excerpts of the journals kept by Thomas Jefferson's wife. Students infer what life at Monticello may have been like....

Students study and participate in the voting process. In this voting process lesson plan, students read Duck for President and vote on class snacks. Students create posters for the class snacks and present them to the class. Students...

Students explore cave art. In this Neolithic Age lesson, 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 about artifacts...

Students study nonviolence and the values associated with nonviolence. In this social science instructional activity, students identify the six steps of nonviolence and the six principles of nonviolence as put forth by Martin Luther...

Students consider how colonial citizens chose sides in the American Revolution. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students role play Loyalists, Patriots, and undecideds in a classroom simulation. Students research their positions so that...

Learners are introduced to the concepts of forgiveness and gratitude. As a class, they listen as they are read a story and note acts of forgiveness and gratitude. They answer comprehension questions and brainstorm definitions of peace...

Learners explore the life of Pocahontas and Powhatan Indians. After studying information on a given website, pupils compare and contrast what they read about Pocahontas and what they previously thought of her. They explore life in a...

Students demonstrate how to work cooperatively in groups. In this philanthropy lesson, students work cooperatively to create play dough and are rewarded time to play with the play dough cooperatively.

Students research to find information about the U.S. States. In this fifty states instructional activity, students choose a state to research and locate it on the map. Students research to find the population of that state and record by...

Students engage in a lesson that attempts to convey information about self and others. The lesson teaches them about diversity and attempts to heighten the awareness of respecting it. They become engaged in the lesson with the use of...

Students discover how they can contribute in a positive manner in their community. For this service learning lesson, students experience literature through the lens of responsible citizenship.

Young scholars explore the symbols of the United States. In this U.S. history lesson, students create an American flag puzzle and research facts on the flag. Young scholars view a Powerpoint presentation on other symbols of America.

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...

Students read about character education in stories online. In this character education lesson, students complete activities about making good choices and sign a pledge to be a good person.