Students explore how the United States recovered from the Great Depression.  In this history lesson, students research a chosen program that was implemented by Franklin D. Roosevelt, then create an informational brochure or pamphlet...

Eighth graders discuss their country of origin and form work groups based on their answers.  In this American Indian lesson, 8th graders locate their country of origin to the lifestyle, products and living arrangements...

Students write the algebraic equation to determine the number of weeks money must be saved to purchase a yo-yo. In this algebra lesson, students create a pattern of one penny surrounded by six pennies. They continue the pattern and...

Using a videoptaped segment of a Connecticut legilative session, students role-play designated legislators, researching positions, and making presentations. They compare their class votes with the actual outcome.

Students define philanthropy and evaluate how the government would functin without the help of volunteers. They write song lyrics, participate in a class discussion, and complete a Venn diagram.

Students explore ways to notice when others are sad, happy, calm, or angry. They act out feelings and have others try to identify them. The listen to The Brand New Kid, focusing on plot, characterization, and illustrations. They create a...

Students chart foods on the food guide pyramid and design nutritional food plans that include all the food groups.

Students analyze the process of Reconstruction after the Civil War.  In this U.S. History lesson plan, students discuss specific details about Reconstruction with the class, then complete a worksheet with multiple activities...

Eighth graders investigate the events that led to World War II. In this Holocaust lesson, 8th graders research primary and secondary sources about the events that led to the war. Students create PowerPoint presentations that provide...

Students explore the themes of the book Swimmy by Leo Lionni. In this literacy lesson, students dramatize a character from Swimmy and identify common themes such as cooperation and caring. Students create a new ending to the story.

Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students consider the plight of water as they consider water use and distribution. Young scholars listen to an excerpt from The Well and...

Students conduct an investigation. For this energy conservation lesson, students observe and make predictions about fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs. Working in groups, students conduct an investigation to compare the two light...

Students discover the global problem of deforestation. In this environmental lesson, students identify organizations on the quest to stop deforestation. Students also discover what they can do to solve this global dilemma.

Students examine one woman's impact on a nation. In this suffragette lesson, students are introduced to Elizabeth Cady Stanton and examine her involvement in both the anti-slavery and woman's movement. Students compare the Declaration...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students simulate and role play people involved in the act of helping others.

Young scholars explore the power of money. In this philanthropy lesson, students investigate how money is used in society. Young scholars record data regarding money patterns on graphic organizers.

Eighth graders explore the concept of serving the common good. In this service learning lesson, 8th graders brainstorm a list of real-life heroes and create charts displaying how the actions of the heroes affected others.

Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning instructional activity, students investigate what their talents are and consider how they can share those with others.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students define rights and responsibilities. Students discuss the role of philanthropy in contributing to the common good. They also review historical...

Students report on the activism of corporate philanthropists. In this service learning lesson, students research companies that operate as philanthropists and identify their recipients.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students recognize family, school, and local community leaders who have contributed to the common good. Students also study community foundations.

Ninth graders explore different faith traditions.  In this US History lesson, 9th graders compare and contrast different religions.  Students evaluate the relevancy of the civic behavior as described by religious leaders. 

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students visit a retirement home with their classmates. Students deliver cards and plants to the residents there.

Students investigate how problem solving skills contribute to philanthropy. In this animal welfare lesson plan, students use problem solving skills to make suggestions about how to solve an issue regarding the humane treatment of an animal.