Students explore the concept of inflation. In this inflation lesson, students compile a list of necessities they would need to take with them if they were moving to a new state next month. Students compare their list with that of a...

Students explore the concept of human tragedy. In this September 11 terrorist attacks lesson, students write condolence letters, discuss the qualities of heroes, and investigate volunteer opportunities.

Students explore their creative writing skills. In this Cinderella writing lesson, students compare perspective as they read and discuss 2 versions of the "Three Little Pigs." Students then watch "Cinderella" and use their creative...

Students complete an Easter Scavenger Hunt by researching Internet sites and discover how different cultures decorate Easter eggs. Students also examine nutritional facts about eggs and additional trivia or fun facts during their...

Students create a scrapbook illustrating the culture of Native Americans that settled in the Kickapoo Valley. Working in groups, students choose a topic related to the Kickapoo Valley Indians. Using traditional and technological...

Students examine and discuss the artistic style and techniques of the artist Ed Paschke. They analyze various works of art by Ed Paschke, then choose an icon from art history and alter a photocopy of it using scissors and collage materials.

Students review their notes on fruit as provided by the teacher. They then play a game called Fruit Bingo to identify the different types of fruit and their classifications. Each student receivec a bingo card. Finally, students identify...

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, the Digital Citizens teach students how to be safe, responsible, and respectful online. Includes slideshow, video, lesson plan, song and lyrics, poster, coloring book, and resources for...

During the course of this instructional activity young scholars learn that while people can develop rewarding friendships online, they should be cautious with online-only friends and never reveal private information without asking a...

Social interaction is part of what makes online gaming so popular and engaging for kids. But online communication can come with some risks. This lesson helps learners understand how to keep their gaming experiences fun, healthy, and...

Students are introduced to the concept of a stereotype, and they explore the messages they receive regarding differences between boys and girls. They watch and discuss a video of a little girl questioning why companies market boys' and...

Students explore what it means to be responsible and respectful to their offline and online communities as a step toward learning how to be good digital citizens. Students create digital superheroes who exhibit exemplary attributes and...

Young scholars learn what spam is, the forms it takes, and then identify strategies for dealing with it. They compare junk mail to spam, learn tips for handling spam safely, and use those tips to answer questions on the student handout...

Learn how educators and parents join together on Spirit Day to prevent online bullying of LGBT youth.

Students will establish group norms to create a positive online community that promotes responsible and respectful digital behavior within their classroom. Requires free membership.

Students explore what it means to take on responsibilities in both their offline and online communities as a way to learn how to be good digital citizens. Students sit in circles, which depict the "Rings of Responsibility," in order to...

Students learn to recognize five different kinds of online ads prevalent on children's sites. They learn how to distinguish advertising content from other content on a website. Free membership required.

Students discuss positive and negative aspects of interacting with others online. They learn the definition of cyberbullying and help the teacher fill in a Venn diagram that compares in-person bullying with cyberbullying. They then read...

As students visit sites that request information about their identity, they learn to adopt a critical inquiry process that empowers them to protect themselves and their families from identity theft. They learn the difference between...

Young scholars learn how to create secure passwords in order to protect their private information and accounts online. They learn tips for creating safe passwords. They explore scenarios in which two characters choose passwords, and they...

Students learn strategies to increase the accuracy of their keyword searches. They compare the number and kinds of sites obtained and make inferences about the effectiveness of the strategies. Free membership required.

It's common for kids to use images they find online, for school projects or just for fun. But kids don't often understand which images are OK to use and which ones aren't. Help your students learn about the rights and responsibilities...

Students learn that children's websites must protect their private information. They learn to identify these secure sites by looking for their privacy policies and privacy seals of approval. They discuss a scenario in which their private...

This game offers students Grades 3-5 a chance to read and discuss different situations and consider how they would handle each using the practice using S.A.F.E. to be assertive. Play online within PBS LearningMedia or select the download...