Fourth graders make a mask of who they are as an individual after studying the Hopi Indians. In this Hopi Indians lesson plan, 4th graders compare and contrast the Hopi life with theirs, make predictions, and learn about culture.

Fourth graders investigate the nomadic lifestyle of the Aborigines both before and after the arrival fo the Europeans. They identify the roles of men and women, languages and number of tribes. They act out skits based on the lesson.

Pupils explore the Pilgrims and their clothing. They discuss current trends in fashion and complete a Venn diagram comparing the Pilgrim attire to present day clothing and research websites regarding the Pilgrims. After researching, they...

Students complete a matching game based on geographic features of Russia and label a map with these features. In this geography and politics lesson, students identify resources and populations in Russia and complete a T-Chart on a video...

Young scholars explore presidential duties. In this executive branch lesson, students examine myths regarding the role of the President of the United States and discuss them. Young scholars view a PowerPoint presentation that feature the...

Students analyze policies regarding Native American territories during Westward Expansion. In this Reconstruction lesson, students research primary and secondary sources pertaining to the transfer of Native American land. Students take...

Students describe their favorite hobbies and pastimes and investigate those of others. They survey the range of hobbies and share them with a partner school abroad. They make a poster or website about hobbies and pastimes.

Seventh graders apply Blooms Taxonomy to analyze a collection of artifacts. They define and discuss the nature of artifacts and work in groups to complete handouts. Students analyze an object (stone pipe) on a mystery artifact analysis...

Sixth graders conduct Internet research to determine what makes Gutenberg Bible authentic, view Ransom Center's digitized version of Gutenberg Bible, and create Powerpoint presentation supporting research findings.

Learners examine four paintings by Robert Harris and identify the season portrayed. Using the characteristics for each season, they write a poem and create a drawing of their own. In groups, they describe the different types of...

Learners are introduced to the different climate regions of Canada. In groups, they discuss ways in which people are affected by the weather and how it limits their outdoor activities. They use artwork by Robert Harris to predict what...

Students participate in theatre activities to study American history. In this American history and theatre instructional activity, students work in groups to research a specific Native American group to investigate their lifestyle....

Sixth graders compare and contrast various forms of artistic expression associated with specific groups of people, geographic regions, or time periods, specifically, art of Australia, and create art works using procedures borrowed from...

Eighth graders identify and describe career opportunities in a changing society

Fourth graders explore the history of Rhode Island. They research famous people who brought change to the state. They explore the state song, natural resources, and colonies of the state. In groups, 4th graders create a travel brochure...

Second graders read "Down Buttermilk Lane" by Barbara Mitchell. They note five differences and three similarities in the way the Amish live and the way they live. Students create a Venn diagram about the way the Amish live and they way...

High schoolers analyze the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedoms and consider its implications. In this governing principles lesson plan, students explore primary and secondary sources regarding the document penned by Thomas Jefferson.

Students work in groups to brainstorm ideas about different jobs they could have in the future. In this careers lesson plan, students learn about careers, brainstorm what they could do, take a survey, and differentiate between...

Students participate in a round-table discussion about the ethnic Albanian refugee crisis occurring in Kosovo as a result of Serbian persecution. They examine another 20th century refugee crisis and compare its causes.

Middle schoolers explore tomb artwork, its placement, and its function in the afterlife.

Students listen to the story, The Shield of Athena, and examine the original context of the sculptural fragment of a fallen warrior. They list important events and people in their lives, then create shields that depict their personal...

Students explore the game of checkers and the folk art that has been used to create checkerboards. They create their own checkerboards that reflect current culture.

Students listen to songs from the French and Indian War period. They answer questions about the song and identify any historical terms. They examine the role of music in their own lives.

Students use the internet to gather information about holidays around the world. They create a calendar with all of the holidays outlined and calculate the percentages of countries who celebrate each one. They design a greeting card to...