Third graders investigate nutrition by researching rice.  In this food lesson plan, 3rd graders read about the healthy aspects of rice and how many people in the world eat it.  Students read nutrition labels and discuss the...

Young scholars research different inventions that have changed over time. They use a comic strip format to illustrate how an area has changed. They share their comic strips with the rest of the class.

Students examine the nature of price controls, the impact of maximum prices below the equilibrium level on a market, the effect it can have on other markets, the requirements for effective price discrimination in a market, and the price...

Eighth graders pretend as if they are the King or Queen of Canada (England), and they have invited former prime ministers of Canada to dinner.

Young scholars research the components of W. Atlee Burpee's mail-order business. For this Pennsylvanian history instructional activity, students analyze three business components for Burpee's mail-order business. Young scholars create a...

Students examine how trade can create economic opportunities and can be a impetus for social change. They research the "Asian Tigers" and design a class presentation.

Students use the indicated text and the internet to compare and contrast the North and South. They discuss the social and political implications of the two predominant economic systems (slavery and factory). They are introduced to the...

For this cultural diversity worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions and answer 14 fill in the blank questions regarding the components of culture.

Students define civilization as it was in ancient times.  In this world history lesson, students work in small groups to write a recipe that has all the combined ingredients of early civilized societies and share their results with...

Fourth graders investigate the history of rice by drawing a timeline of important dates.  In this food history lesson plan, 4th graders research the history of rice, where it came from, and who first used it for food.  Students...

Sixth graders investigate the cultivation and variation of rice around the world.  In this food instructional activity, 6th graders read about the process of bringing rice from a farm to your dinner plate and which types of rice...

Students explore biology by identifying animals and their environments. In this animal characteristic lesson, students read assigned text about farm animals, how they are raised, and what they are used for in our society. Students view a...

In this Risky Ranching worksheet, students watch the video Risky Ranching by America's Heartland and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 6 questions.

In this Texas worksheet, pupils watch the video Texas, Yes! by America's Heartland and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 5 questions.

Students discuss basic foods and what constitutes a well-balanced meal. They identify four basic food groups, and identify food sources, such as farms.

Students research the different careers in aquaculture.  In this aquaculture lesson students complete activities that include a PowerPoint presentation. 

Students read about and discuss the geography and statehood of Utah. In this Homestead Act lesson, students read the Homestead Act and discuss its effects. Students analyze a precipitation map and work in pairs to answer discussion...

In this Virginia history learning exercise, students examine their knowledge of Jamestown once women and Africans arrived there as they answer 13 multiple choice questions.

For this natural resources worksheet, students read a 1-page article about tropical deforestation and then respond to 11 short answer questions. Students then write a memo on deforestation and select 1 of 3 assessment activities to...

Seventh graders do a scavenger hunt in order to investigate Ancient Egypt.

Students explore the concept of ecological footprints. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students calculate their ecological footprints and consider how to reduce them.

Investigate how mobile phones impact their lives through this technology instructional activity that has students discuss the history of the cell phone and research how cell phones are being used in third world countries. Students create...

Students examine the concept of supply and demand. They interpret the law of supply and demand and discuss the law. Students identify and list the factors of supply and demand. They discuss and recognize the impact of farm support and...

Students investigate the work of the Carter Center in addressing hunger in Africa. In this African health issue lesson, students respond to essential questions regarding the work the Carter Center does as they visit provided websites.