Young scholars make a folded paper model of a Korean thatched roof house, label its parts and color it appropriately.

Second graders explore the part that religion plays in a culture. They explore how many different religions there are in the world and where they're located.

Students complete an exploration of the 1930s. Using artwork and primary source documents, they compare, contrast and identify cause and effect relationships in the events of the decade. They discover how the events then affect people...

Students demonstrate the importance of friendship. In this character education lesson, students read the book Will You Be My Friend? and invite college level students into the classroom. Students discuss what they have in common with the...

Pupils use the computer program KidPix II to color a map of the world. In this world map lesson plan, students fill in different colors for different continents that are told to them on the program KidPix II.

Learners explore and play rhythm sticks while listening to songs from around the world. They locate the countries of origin on a map, and tap their rhythm sticks to the beat of the music.

Young scholars create a digital scrapbook that shows information-text and pictures that are specific to each child. They make charts and graphs. They use digital cameras, scanners, software, to write captions, stories, poems, letters,...

Students, in cooperative groups, research a variety of Native American tribes on the Internet and complete corresponding activities. They participate in a play about Native Americans by Sandra Widener.

Students write haiku poems on leaf paper.

Learners explore "peace." In this character development lesson plan, students define "peace" and discuss instances that reflect examples of peace. Learners create a windsock using symbols for peace. Directions for the windsock are given.

Learners prepare a list of questions about the past and present in regards to dealing with waste and the natural resources. They conduct interviews with tribal Elders and record their statements.

Students explore the culture, development, inventions, and geography of China in the seven lessons of this unit. The teachings of Confucius are examined and the celebrations for the Chinese New Year are inspected.

Students chart volunteers they are familiar with in school, church or in the community. In this nonprofit jobs, activity students understand that all members of a community need to take responsibility in that community. Students vote on...

Learners explore the concept of stewardship. In this service learning instructional activity, students discuss sharing and good manners. Learners create sharing posters and learn a manners song.

Students complete a service project. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students gather with their families to discuss how they can give to others. Students and their families prepare jars of dried soup mix that will be...

Students explore the concept of trade. In this trade lesson, students simulate a trade store. Students are divided into two groups. Half the class runs the store, half the class are customers. Students try to trade goods and services in...

Learners create a compass rose. In this geography lesson, students create a compass rose using the computer program KidPix 1.

The photograph, Nellie and her Italian Soda is viewed and discussed by the class. They are instructed to use the photograph as inspiration to write a poem about non-events, or things that are beautiful in every day life. Pupils use...

Students explore the role of workers and their jobs in the community. They write a friendly letter to a community worker expressing appreciation for the work they do and their importance to the community.

Research animals and develop a non-fiction presentation. Students will complete research on a particular animal and determine the animal's characteristics as well as habitat before choosing a differentiated project to present using the...

Second graders study Native American Kalapuya culture. In this American History lesson, 2nd graders discover the early inhabitants of their community. They take a field trip to Dorris Ranch.

Learners design advertising posters for a snack sale. They study the concept of philanthropy and write friendly letters asking for volunteers.

Students examine and decide on a service-learning project to perform. They design and execute posters that advertise the project using geometric shapes.

Students, working in groups, to study on aspect of their community history. They put their research together in one story about their community.