Students explore government by researching Native American history. In this First Nations culture lesson, students define the Aboriginal action of speaking in a circle as a group. Students discuss their likes and dislikes with the class...

Second graders explore Canadian history by investigating the First Nations. In this Aboriginal treaty instructional activity, 2nd graders identify the specific agreements made between European settlers and Aboriginals which caused the...

Fourth graders discover cultural heritage by investigating the Aboriginal community. In this Canadian History lesson plan, 4th graders identify the First Nations of Canada and research them using an atlas and the web. Students create a...

Fifth graders investigate Canadian history by examining the alliances made in the past. In this Canadian treaties lesson, 5th graders identify the Native Americans of Canada, known as the First Nations people or Aboriginals. Students...

Students write an essay comparing Arthur Mille's The Crucible and one of Tennessee Williams' plays. In this Tennessee Williams lesson, students discuss the influence of Puritanism on modern American drama. Lesson includes...

Third graders read the story Sam and the Lucky Money. In this reading lesson, 3rd graders discuss the story. Students write in a reader's response journal as they read the story.

Eleventh graders consider the impact of the Underground Railroad. In this slavery activity, 11th graders examine primary documents as they conduct independent research to explore the role of the Underground Railroad during the fight for...

Students examine the steps for effective lesson planning. In this lesson planning lesson, students look at how a lesson is developed to meet its audience purpose through effective delivery. They complete an associated worksheet.

Students explore children's literature by reading biographies in class. In this history analysis instructional activity, students read books written by Jean Fritz about the Revolutionary War and discuss the events that led up to the...

Students read the book Koala Lou and then retell the story to demonstrate how well they were listening. In this listening lesson plan, students can also listen to the story on tape.

Students investigate human psychology by completing a worksheet in class. In this self-esteem instructional activity, students identify the importance of confidence in life situations and discuss why they should feel good about...

Students discover literature by conducting a free writing experiment. In this sonnet lesson, students read the sonnet "The Parting" and compare it to modern-day songs about breaking up. Students listen to pop music in class and...

Students develop their skills at writing poetry by listening to poetry and using a model to emulate and write a poem. In this poetry writing instructional activity, students listen to Louis MacNeice's poem 'Prayer Before Birth' and use...

Students copy their poem in their own handwriting to be included with the worry stone.

Students synthesize the "textbook" definition of lyric poetry and discuss various forms (love lyric, complaint lyric, loss lyric, satiric lyric). They discover the relationship of poetry to musical selections.

Students write a coherent script based on characterization, theme, conflict and emotional tone as found in the songs' lyrics and develop an understanding of the enjoyment that comes through discipline and hard work leading toward a...