Learners investigate why air quality is important. In this environmental lesson, students research air quality and create an infomercial that explains why air quality is important. Learners use video cameras to record their presentations.

Students discover philanthropic acts of the Civil War era. In this service learning lesson, students research Underground Railroad literature, Reconstruction Amendments, and acts of philanthropy during the Civil War era.

Students examine the tradition of giving and sharing in early Native American communities. In this philanthropy lesson, students define the term philanthropy, list 3 traditions of Native American giving and sharing, and identify 3...

Students examine cultural differences in picture books. In this cultural diversity lesson, students identify cultural differences in picture books about children from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and minority...

Learners identify endangered species. In this animal science lesson, students research endangered animals and create a fundraiser to "adopt" an endangered species.

High schoolers examine the role of women in World War II. In this women's history lesson, students research selected Internet sources to locate information regarding the roles of selected women in the war. High schoolers write papers...

Middle schoolers explore trustworthiness. In this character development lesson, students brainstorm communities to which they belong and generate common traits of these communities. Middle schoolers discuss how trust is gained and write...

Students examine the concept of justice. In this fairness activity, students explore just and unjust activities they have observed in the world. Students attempt to look at both sides of stories.

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

Young scholars practice math, language, and music skills. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students learn the song "Roll Over!" practicing repeating word patterns and subtraction skills. Young scholars improvise in the song by...

Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this Civil War lesson, students analyze photographs taken by Mathew Brady.

Learners research multiple aspects of WWII. For this Holocaust lesson, students will use several primary source documents to write a 3 page pater on subjects concerning WWII, such as Kristallnacht, Ethnic Cleansing and the Holocaust.

Seventh graders describe the healthy choices about food. In this nutrition lesson, 7th graders use the food pyramid to help them in making nutritious choices. Students discuss their diet and talk about how it can be improved.

Students discover racism and slavery by completing a role playing activity. In this U.S. history lesson, students analyze documents from the Civil War era and describe the Fugitive Slave Law. Students view a video on YouTube about the...

Students explore the events of the Civil Rights Movement. In this research skills lesson plan, students research the important figures, events, and ideas of the American Civil Rights Movement as they visit suggested websites that...

Students explore U.S. politics by completing a class project. In this National policy lesson, students review and compare the National Service Act of 1990 and the Kennedy Service Act and the importance of service in the U.S.A. Students...