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Looking for Love? Not Always! Exploring Human Relationships

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners research psychology by examining real life situations. In this human relationships lesson plan, students discuss the importance of respect among two people in a romantic relationship. Learners examine images of people in...
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Health-related Illnesses/Job Opportunities in the Health Field

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils investigate, discuss and write about health related illnesses common among teenagers in this series of lessons. They research health related careers of interest to them
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A Class Divided

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students view a documentary about racism and discrimination against people of color. They discuss the film, identify ways in which they can combat racism, complete worksheets and consider how racial tensions are reflected in society.
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The Long Walk Of Nelson Mandela

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils are introduced to the influences, philosophies and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela in the context of South Africa's political history. They read summaries, define vocabulary, develop guidelines for creating laws and participate...
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Obesity, Eating Habits and Weight Loss

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students conduct Internet research, view film and participate in class discussion to identify the problem and causes of obesity in America. They evaluate the food pyramid and break down the nutritional components of fast food and frozen...
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Young and Restless in China

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine push and pull factors at work in China. In this modern China lesson plan, students research primary and secondary sources in electronic and print formats to investigate the plight of migrant workers in China today....
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Comparing Health Insurance Plans

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students compare insurance plans. In this vocational instructional activity, students research different insurance plans and determine the best plan for their needs.
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Your Role as a Taxpayer: Why Pay Taxes?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate the basic rationale, nature, and consequences fo taxes. They describe why governments need taxes as revenue to provide goods and servicesin this series of activities.
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When Disaster Strikes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the ways major industries are affected by and respond to natural disaster. They interview local representatives of these industries on how they prepare for and manage such disasters.
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Interactive Duty

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the role of multimedia news features. They analyze the New York Times coverage of the president's State of the Union address.
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The Role of Women in the United States and Kenya

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students compare the responsibilities and rights of women in the US and in Kenya. They examine how gender affects societal roles.
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Focused Learning Lesson: World Geography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the distribution of economic systems of the world. They learn the difference between developing and developed countries.
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Globalization101.org Lesson Plan on Prescription Drug Prices

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the issue of prescription drug prices in the United States. They research the issue and participate in a mock US Senate hearing on the subject.
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Exploring Careers in Aviation

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate various careers in the field of aviation in this lesson. They watch and discuss a video, develop a list of careers in aviation mentioned in the video, and create a resume and cover letter for an entry level aviation...
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Inequality

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the concept of inequality. They compare and contrast vertical and horizontal inequality and identify methods on how inequality is measured. They research trends of inequality in the United Kingdom.
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Conflicts in Government Policy Objectives

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students consider a series of arguments for a particular set of policy proposals that have wide ranging implications not only to the non-economic objectives of a government but also to the wider efficiency and equity of the economy as a...
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There's More To Sex Education Than AIDS Prevention

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are introduced to the views on sexuality in the United States. In groups, they research data from five countries and compare them with the United States. Using the information, they develop reasons why the teenage pregnancy...
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Future Career Visions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore a variety of careers. They research careers they may be interested in pursuing. Students create a Career Flyer or Brochure and a PowerPoint presentation to present to the class.
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Mapping Lab and Lead Poisoning

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to GIS and its uses. They make predictions before viewing the actual lead poisoning cases by location of Dade County. Pupils use actual Miami-Dade County spatial data to explore basic principals. Students
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Who Are My Local Representatives? Can I Influence Their Vote?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students find out who their national, state, and local representatives are and write and mail a letter to one of them. The letter should be persuasive and should attempt to influence their representative's vote on a given issue.
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Talkin' About My Generation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research notable figures from their generation and write a research paper illustrating the various figures' impact and influence on their generation in terms of language, leisure and politics.
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Libby, Montana: Raise Awareness About Potentially Dangerouss Attic Insulation

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students watch a film about the town of Libby, Montana and how they were exposed to attic insulation that contained asbestos. Using the internet, they research the Environmental Protection Agency's guidelines for this type of insulation...
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Modeling Our Writing Style After Another Author's Style

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils reread "The Senegalese Miracle" from a previous activity. As they read, they must underline as many images related to their senses as possible and share their findings with the class. In partners, they practice chunking...
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A Morning of Weighing Babies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers read sections of "A Morning of Weighing Babies". Individually, they write a paragraph examining the main characters and their actions. After sharing a few writings, they discuss the relationship between the author and the...

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