Curated OER
Al Capone Does My Shirts
Students are introduced to the novel "Al Capone Does My Shirts". Using primary source documents, they identify the unique geographical differences between where they live and the setting in the novel. They complete a Venn diagram...
Curated OER
Things I Learned About Generational Communities
In this generational music communities worksheet, students note the things they learned about music styles that appeal to people in certain age groups.
Curated OER
Discovering Generational Music Communities
For this Louisiana musical landscape worksheet, students discover what generational music communities they belong to by answering 10 short answer questions.
Curated OER
Democracy in Your Hometown Scavenger Hunt
In this democracy worksheet, students utilize the Internet to access one specific website to answer five multiple choice questions about who makes the decisions in your hometown.
Curated OER
Everyday Objects: Eskimo Life
Students describe the pioneering work of researcher Edward W. Nelson and identify everyday objects that aid in understanding a culture. In this everyday objects lesson, students conduct their own research into everyday objects by...
Curated OER
Racial Profiling
Students explore racial profiling. In this Teaching Tolerance lesson, students discover what racial profiling is and then teach their classmates what it is as they write a news report or opinion essay. Students may also create a video or...
Curated OER
Called to be just
Young scholars write journal entries reflecting on how to impact the common good of the world. For this common good lesson plan, students learn about Mother Theresa, good character, and how to make the world better.
Curated OER
Native American and White Settler Lifestyle
In this American West worksheet, students review the lifestyles for the Native Americans and the white settlers. Students determine why there would be conflict between the groups based on the lifestyles.
Curated OER
Collecting for Animal Shelters
Students investigate the needs of animal shelters. For this animal welfare lesson, students brainstorm the needs of a local animal shelter and implement a service plan to collect donations for an animal shelter.
Curated OER
Let's Walk That Talk
Students present speeches. In this philanthropy lesson, students invite another class to come visit. They talk about philanthropy and present persuasive speeches written in a previous lesson. The visiting students answer the question...
Curated OER
Acting it Out
Students explore responsible behavior. In this character education lesson, students work in groups to act out scenarios using or disregarding responsible behavior. Students discuss personal feelings and consequences of each situation.
Curated OER
Dogfighting Unit Lesson One--The Game Show
Young scholars explore the implications of dogfighting. In this animal welfare lesson, students participate in a game that helps them to consider the harmfulness of dogfighting.
Curated OER
Dogfighting Hurts Animals
Students discuss dogfights and relate caring for a baby to caring for their animal. In this dogfighting lesson, students view video about dogs forced to fight and relate to parenting skills. Students become familiar with...
Curated OER
France and the United States Discovery Atlas: France Revealed
In this French cultural history worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer questions regarding landmarks, sports, and other facts about French culture.
Curated OER
The Spirit of Islam
Students do six different lessons that have many activities which help them to gain an understanding of Islam and Muslim people and how people must work together to combat stereotyping.
Curated OER
The Crisis in Darfur
Students examine the history and current humanitarian crisis occurring in the Darfur region of Sudan. In small groups, they conduct Internet research, answer discussion questions, and present their findings to the class.
Curated OER
Changing Roles in Africa: Traditional vs. Modern
For this African culture worksheet, students read a selection about the role of tradition on modern Africa and then respond to 7 short answer questions. Students also complete a Venn diagram.
Curated OER
Defining Respect
Students examine what respect is and isn't. In this character education lesson, students create a t-chart of what respect looks like and doesn't look like. The teacher adds the words bias, prejudice, stereotype and racism to the chart....
Curated OER
Nonprofit or For-Profit?
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students compare and contrast nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
Curated OER
Citizenship in the Nation Boy Scout Merit Badge
In this Boy Scout citizenship merit badge worksheet, students complete 8 pages of multiple part, short answer questions about citizenship in the nation. They define, describe, and tell what it means to be a good citizen.
Curated OER
Coin Collecting Boy Scout Merit Badge Workbook
In this Boy Scout coin collecting merit badge worksheet, students complete 5 pages of short answer questions about coins; how they are made, what they are made of, and points about collecting them. They read a numismatic magazine or...
Curated OER
Salesmanship - Boy Scout Merit Badge Workbook
In this salesmanship merit badge worksheet, students complete the activities needed to fill in 4 pages of short answer questions. They complete the activities and fill in the answers in order to obtain a Boy Scout badge.
Curated OER
Pause for Thought
Students discover the customs of Ramadan. In this Muslim beliefs lesson plan, students research the listed Web sites about the history of Ramadan, the evolution of calendars, and the separation of church and state.
Curated OER
Goal Setting
Pupils discuss the importance of setting goals, then set goals, and keep a record of their achievements. They read books about goal-setters and listen to a guest speaker.