Middle schoolers examine the traditions of the Festa del Grillo in Italy and its relationship to the culture of Italy. After being shown examples, they create their own cricket out of materials found in the classroom. Using 3D, they...

Students explore the need for rules and human rights. They imagine what it would be like without rules or rights. Students complete a case study involving human rights in Afghanistan. Students share a top ten list of Human Rights.

First graders investigate the aspect of time, including days of the week using a calendar. They use problem solving strategies and a monthly calendar to find a solution to the problem.

Students analyze how the roles are changing for women in South Africa. Using the internet, they research famous women from around the world who helped advance a women's place in society. They create a storybook about their famous...

Learners read about the accomplishments of John Paul Jones and the Continental Marines. They explore famous quotes and mottos, i.e. "Semper Fidelis." Students discuss other quotes or mottos by famous people in history. They discuss...

High schoolers explore about the British ban on slave trading and compare it to high profile campaigns today. They discuss what motivates people to behave in this way? What do students want to change, and how would they go about doing...

Pupils explore the war in Iraq. They use videos, newspapers, and other media to examine the circumstances leading up to the invasion, the war's major battles, and the post-war situation on the ground. Students read letters from Iraq to...

Fourth graders study the Texas City Disaster, the largest industrial accident in United States history. They examine the explosions of the SS Grandcamp and the SS High Flyer and their effect on the oil refining center of Texas City and...

Students are introduced to the concept of reframing as a problem-solving alternative. They present the value of incorporating adults into their suport system. Students draw what they think Creep Face and Maggie saw when they looked...

In this foreign language worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the most natural sounding of two choices given for the blank in each of 10 sentences. Each of the sentence has to do with Canada Day.

In this math worksheet, students use the graphic organizer in order to solve the word problems that improve basic arithmetic skills.

Students read poems from the book Runny Babbit and do language arts activities based on the book. In this language arts lesson plan, students read poems from the given book and do activities that include a word finder, rhyming...

In this British holidays worksheet, students complete a 15 question on-line interactive exercise about festivals and holidays in Great Britain. Students read a date and tell what holiday is celebrated on that day.

In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read passages and write an essay responding to the selection.  Students use a graphic organizer to plan their essay.

In this English worksheet, students read "Koreas Joined by First Phone Link," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this English worksheet, students read "World Record 80 Years of Marriage," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this ESL spelling worksheet, learners complete 10 multiple choice questions, choosing the correctly spelled word in a pair. A website reference for additional resources is given.

In this spelling worksheet, students copy a set of spelling words two times each. Words focus on sight words, Greek roots "ann"/"enn" and academic vocabulary.

Students witness the evolution of an episode of Biography from inception to final airing. They follow the procedure used for research, editing and producing the final project.

In this English worksheet, students read "Annon Pleads for United Nations Reform," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

September 14th, 2014 will be the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner. Learn about the Smithsonian's plans for celebrating this important historical event.

View President Kennedy's remarks on the first anniversary of the Alliance for Progress March 13, 1962 given to Latin American diplomats at the White House.

A special anniversary site for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Complete with comments from the astronauts, galleries with many images related to the mission, and much more.

A learning module that begins with "On Second Anniversary, Haiti Still Recovering from Earthquake" by Nancy Miller, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF...