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Studies of the Eastern Worlds: Japan

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders, in their study of Japan, examine and discuss the effect the atomic bomb had on Japan. They watch videos and then read the story of Sadako and her magic cranes. They make their own origami cranes and write a paragraph on...
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Treasure of the Silk Roads

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students generate world maps that act as creative writing prompts. The prompts reflect on the cultures and history of the past through their own experiences. Students create an original writing sample.
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Rotating Rings of Ice

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students work together to develop a model of Saturn and its rings. They identify what types of materials make up the rings and how they revolve around Saturn. They write a short paragraph describing the rings.
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Two Haiku

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, in pairs, discuss what they already know about Haiku poetry. They try to remember the rules, history, and focus of traditional Japanese Haiku. they read more examples of Haiku and then write and illustrate their own...
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Haiku

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils study various forms of poetry and the culture of Japan. They are introduced to a haiku- a traditional form of poetry and an art form in the Japanese culture. They write a haiku and create a student haiku booklet with the classes...
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Archaeological Finds

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students demonstrate the goals and methods of archaeology and write a report of an archaeological dig at a site associated with a specific culture. They explore the science of archaeology and how it contributes to the understanding of...
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The Use of Articles Resource Page

For Students 4th - 6th
In this use of articles resource worksheet, students receive help in determining the proper use of articles in their writing. They read about the proper use of the, a, and an.
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Legends of the Navajo People

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders are read a story in which they begin to examine Native American legends. Using different legends, they discuss how they affected the future people of native peoples. They write a short story on the information they gathered.
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Weavers Tell Their Stories

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine the practice of weaving by Mayan women. They read personal accounts and write a sentence stating the main idea. They also write a short report on weaving as a cultural and economic way of life for the Mayan women.
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Immigration and American Life on African-Americans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine how human migration started in Africa, and draw maps of Africa and place the names of the countries and capitals on the maps. They write essays on how Africans came to America.
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Sea Turtle

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students listen to a story about a sea turtle sanctuary. They participate in a discussion about the sea turtles. They analyze some of the hazards that can hurt sea turtles and brainstorm ways to help the problem. They write and...
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Spelling Activity: Extra Words

For Students 4th - 5th
In this spelling worksheet, students determine whether there are extra letters in words, writing words correctly and using extra letters to spell a "special message."
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Understanding Civilizations through Art

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students research artwork, and create their own using their research as a model. They write a report on the importance of artwork in civilizations.
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Belief Systems of the Silk Roads

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students review, compare, and contrast belief systems of the Silk Roads. They analyze primary texts of sacred and philosophical writings. Finally, students recognize the rich diversity of belief systems along the Silk Roads.
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Proverbs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the origins of proverbs and examine several examples. Then they create their own collection of existing proverbs. Later they write their own original ones and share with the class.
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Cave Painting in the Ice Age

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students take notes and sketch during the Internet research. They take notes of the colors found in the cave paintings (black, browns, ochre, sienna). They create an initial full size comprehensive sketch on scrap paper and in their...
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Meteorologist for a Day

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research weather patterns, predict the weather for a US city and write a weather forecast that be presented to the class. The forecast should explain their weather prediction and the weather patterns and conditions it is...
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Shigaraki Pottery

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers write position papers from the point of view of a Shigaraki art collector in this lesson on pottery techniques found in Japan between the Kamakura and Muromachi periods.
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Zoo Animals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this zoo animals worksheet, students create five new animals and write the zoological descriptions of them following a detailed description on how to complete the assignment. Students practice using Latin words and find the animals...
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Spirit of Enquiry

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
The lesson includes guided questions to help students to think about their own behavior and purpose in life. They do this through a quiet time of reflection that can include the writing of ideas. Then students act out a play to...
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Mea Culpa

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate Pope Benedict XVI's apology for offending Muslims and examine other papal apologies. Students investigate and report on other modern examples of papal apologies, and determine how their apologies were accepted by the...
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Rome Comes to Third Grade

For Teachers 3rd
Students explore the world of Ancient Rome in this thirteen lessons unit. the rise and fall of the Roman Empire is probed. The ideals that inspired the people's sense of purpose are developed in these lessons.
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Lesson 4: A Field Trip to the Maine State Museum

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students analyze the Maine State Museum's exhibit 12,000 Years in Maine. They create an artifact and write a description of that artifact that demonstrates their understanding of the way technology shapes culture.
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Astronomers

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore the profession of astronomy.  In this social studies lesson, students read articles on astronomers contributions to society and history.  Students reference the Bible for recorded astronomies impact on the...

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