Students read the story "The Perfect Pet". They examine how scarcity is a problem in society when people can not have everything they want which forces them to make (economic) choices.

Students write short stories about their names and share them in small groups to help build community in the classroom.

Students spread out into personal space. 2-3 taggers are then chosen and given Frisbees.Taggers can't throw Frisbees, only tag with them. Teacher decides which yoga move students who are tagged do. If student is tagged he freezes in...

Students read a story called Computer Program Tracks Lunch Choices and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current events literacy lesson plan, students respond to literature by answering questions, recalling...

In this goals and self awareness worksheet, students complete a set of sentences about their own goals, ideas for the future, activities they enjoy or don't enjoy and people in their lives who can help them reach their goals.

A visit to the local zoo launches an integrated life science/ language arts research project into the habitat, feeding habits, offspring, lifespan, and other interesting facts about animals. Each group selects two animals to photograph...

Students practice appropriate etiquette and language when finding an apartment. In this finding an apartment instructional activity, students role-play examples of manners associated with the task of looking for a place to live. Students...

Students participate in a role-playing activity in order to practice  conversational English used while shopping. In this practical vocabulary lesson, students practice etiquette as it pertains to grocery shopping. Students pretend...

Students discuss anger triggers and how they know they are getting angry. In this anger lesson plan, students discuss anger vocabulary and how to calm themselves down.

Students participate in end of the school year activities. In this reflective lesson, students take part in a closing circle, journaling, weaving a web, and hopes and expectations activities to reflect on what they have learned.

Students create a symbol to represent their classroom community. In this community lesson plan, students discuss what their classroom community is like and create symbols in groups to present to the rest of the class.

In this family worksheet, students answer short answer questions about families and relationships. Students complete 10 questions total.

Students determine that there are nontraditional careers for their gender. In this gender equity lesson, students along with the guidance counselor discuss different jobs and vocations by looking at associated tools and props. Students...

Students explain the parts of the body that are involved in breathing and explore lung function.  In this model lung lesson plan students make a model of a lung then interpret and explain it. 

Young scholars explore decision making by seeking out advice. In this life problem solving instructional activity, students discuss problems they encounter in daily life and listen to their classmates discussions of all the available...

Students participate in activities to develop life skills related to gender equity.  In this gender equity activity, students examine the roles of people using hats. Students will role play various occupations related to the hats....

Students write a social story. In this social story lesson, students write a social story which addresses a specified social skill or behavior. They write the story following the format that is given at an Internet link. They read the...

In this decisions, intentions, and plans worksheet, students complete the multiple choice questions where they fill in the blanks to sentences about decisions, intentions, and plans. Students complete 20 problems.

Students talk about how their peers can influence their behavior. In this peer pressure lesson, students complete a KWL chart on peer pressure, read a handout on peer pressure and break into groups to discuss the information. Students...

Students participate in greeting new people. In this greetings lesson, students greet people after modeling by the teacher.  Sample rituals include, "Hello, how are you?; My name is...What is your name?".  Students write a...

Young scholars build a classroom community. For this peer interaction lesson, students participate in a sociogram activity that requires them to socially interact with peers that normally they do not interact with. Young scholars write...

In this decision making worksheet, students fill in a graphic organizer that helps them to make a decision. Students fill in 4 spots in the graphic organizer.

Learners explore relationships between communities, athletes, and police.  In this awareness and education resource lesson, students discuss physical activities, benefits of an active lifestyle, and the relationship between policing...

Students practice personal decision making. In this philanthropy lesson, students compare three different projects, identify the opportunity cost of each, and make a personal decision about which project they feel the class would pursue.