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The Lesson: Disaster

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students study natural disasters. In this Chinese and Burmese disasters activity, students visit selected websites to discover information about earthquakes and cyclones and their devastating effect on the 2 countries. Students...
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Bird Watching

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore the implications of the avian flu. In this personal health instructional activity, students listen to a lecture about the avian flu, its history, and how it spreads.
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Introduction to World Religions - Christianity

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore Christianity. For this world religions lesson, 6th graders listen to a lecture about the attributes of the religion and then listen to and then conduct independent research on Christianity. Students also complete a...
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What is Islam? Who Are Muslims?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discover Muslim beliefs. In this Islam lesson plan, 9th graders identify biases and stereotypes about Muslims. Students then research the cultures and traditions of Muslim nations creating PowerPoint presentations that...
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Pronoun Practice-Simple

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this pronoun worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences with correct pronouns, 21 total. A reference web site for additional resources is given.
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Rice: The Global Crop

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students understand the uniqueness of the rice plant and how it grows. Students compare rice growing in Indonesia and California, observing the steps common to the process everywhere. Students comprehend the concepts labor-intensive and...
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I Hate All . . .

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the concept of prejudice of human beings towards other human beings. They define prejudice and analyze the history of the word, read a U.N. Commission Report on prejudice, and examine textbooks for prejudice.
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The Foreign Policy of Franklin D. Roosevelt To The Entry Into World War Ii

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the U.S.A.'s entry into World War II, and Franklin DO. Roosevelt's foreign policy. They analyze the life of I.E.., the election of 1932, and the New Deal.
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Appreciating Our American Heritage

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students learn about the Chinese culture via literature. They read the poetry of Cathy Song, considering national pride as Americans and Chinese.
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Canada

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders sample the rich diversity of Canada's people and cultures, glimpse the vastness of Canada's lands and waters, and get an idea of the wealth and variety of its resources, wildlife, and history.
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The Discovery of the Americas: A Play About Early Explorers

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students perform a play about the early explorers to America.
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Anna and the King: The Real Story of Anna Leonowens

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Pupils explore the true life of Anna Leonowens and how the mythic story of her relationship with the King of Siam evolved. They explore the systems of nineteenth century colonization as well as twentieth century political ideology.
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Cambodian New Year

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students compare and contrast the New Year celebration in Cambodia to the celebration in the United States. They mathematically determine the amount of beans added to the "mountain" during the three day celebration.
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Ramadan (Islamic Holiday)

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students recognize that different groups of people have celebrations unique to them. They identify countries on a map where Islam is a dominant religion. They demonstrate their understanding of fasting and abstinence.
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Lead Up to World War II

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine Hitler's rise to power leading up to World War II. and how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to Hitler's rise to power in Germany. They identify the important countries involved in the beginning of World War II.
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World War II Review

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders review previously presented material on World War II and discover how the world was at that time. They, in groups, participate in map work designed to explain Axis and Allied countries using toy army men.
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Plants and Animals: Partners in Pollination

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students identify the plant parts and bee structures that are involved in pollination. They simulate pollination in a group activity and process the information.
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Mapping Population Changes In The United States

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create a choropleth map to illustrate the population growth rate of the United States. They explore how to construct a choropleth map, and discuss the impact of population changes for the future.
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Sports Franchises: The Demographic Dimension

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students examine how U.S. population patterns have changed over time. Using the growth of major league baseball to illustrate these patterns, students create maps, examine regional migration patterns, and make predictions for the future.
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Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners analyze the story Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain geographically, and explain the term climate and discuss its relevance in the story as well as to their own lives.
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Desert Animals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers survive within an ecosystem, an animal must be physically and behaviorally adapted to the conditions of its environment.
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On the Road with Marco Polo: From Venice to Hormuz

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students take virtual trip with Marco Polo from Venice to China. They explore terrain of Iran.
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Minerals, Crystals, and Gems

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discover the relationships between minerals, crystals and gems. They bring in rocks that they find at home, in the schoolyard, etc. and examine them and attempt to identify them. They set up a classroom exhibit that includes all...
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Plate Tectonic - Volcanoes Post Lab

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discover volcanoes that occur around the world. They identifying volcano parts.

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