Fifth graders explore how the war affected American children. In this social studies instructional activity, 5th graders discuss how quotes made people feel about the war effort. Students write reflections on their reading.

Fifth graders explore the civilian role during World War II. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders write an "I Am an American" poem from the perspective of various Americans during the war.

Students discuss the sources of items they use everyday. In this social studies lesson, students sort pictures of items used everyday by their source. Students participate in a source relay.

Fourth graders examine the effects of humans on the environment. In this Social Studies lesson, 4th graders analyze human changes to the environment. Students explore the actions and effects at a community level.

Fifth graders examine the world power of the United States. In this Social Studies lesson, 5th graders choose a world issue and identify ways the United States could help to solve the situation. Students determine the consequences and...

Sixth graders investigate the origins of clothing production. For this Social Studies lesson, 6th graders examine the components of agriculture involved in making clothes. Students research cotton.

Fifth graders investigate an introduction to both Invention Convention and Unit 3 in the Social Studies Book, the teacher will point out that many changes occurred in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.¿¿¿...

Sixth graders explore Ancient Greece using resources in literature, math, social studies, and science.

Students read Polar, The Titanic Bear by Daisy Corning Stone Spedden. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding this true story of a toy bear that survived the sinking of the Titanic. Included are reading, art,...

Seventh graders examine their own personal interests and talents.  In this Social Studies lesson, 7th graders study an issue that is important to them.  Students write about how he or she can take action in a courageous way to...

Twelfth graders examine the different gender roles in the workforce.  In this Social Studies lesson, 12th graders participate in a class discussion on their roles in society.  Students write an essay. 

Students explore river routes. In this social studies lesson plan, students trace the route of a river from its source and discuss the Continental Divide. Students draw the route the river takes and name the states it flows through....

Second graders study pioneers. In this social studies activity, 2nd graders discuss the lives of pioneers. Students view photographs of various types of pioneer homes. Students build their own models of pioneer homes.

First graders are instructed throughout the social studies family unit that the concept of "family" has numerous interpretations. An activity incorporated in this unit involves using Kid Pix Studio.

Middle schoolers are shown examples of mosaics found on mosques. We discuss background information on Islam and relate it to social studies units. This is also a great unit to integrate math skills.

Learners define traditional music, describe distinguishing characteristics of traditional songs, and discover the connection between music and cultural heritage in this Music and Social Studies lesson for the fourth through tenth grades.

Youngsters learn about community through exploration of their own neighborhood.In this lesson about community, learners create a community in their classroom. Students think about what their community looks like by making a map. Learners...

Seventh graders explore the term community.  In this Social Studies lesson, 7th graders develop a definition of the term community.  Students create a sculpture that is related to their community.

Students develop their map skills. In this geography instructional activity, students participate in an activity that requires them to survey their social studies book in order to find different types of maps and purposes for their uses.

Students identify popular foods in Japan. In this social studies lesson, students read the story How My Parents Learned to Eat and discuss ways that the Japanese eat their food. Students research popular foods in Japan.

Eleventh graders explore the various uses of perception, propaganda, and perspective.  In this Social Studies lesson, 11th graders distinguish between fact and fiction.  Students analyze the impact of conflict on society.

Students create their own website to illustrate a theme form history. In this history and technology lesson, students create a home page or website for a recent history or social studies lesson. Students work in teams to complete the...

Fifth graders explore the role of propaganda during the war. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders view various forms of propaganda and design their own propaganda poster.

Fifth graders explore the effect of World War II on the lives of children in America. In this social studies activity, 5th graders read My Secret War and discuss the events that occurred.