Students read the scripture that cooresponds with this lesson on dinosaurs. Using the text, they determine the types of animals on the ark with Noah. They identify the factors necessary for fossil formation and discuss how the ark...

Eighth graders read the scripture that cooresponds with this lesson on dinosaurs. As a class, they review the great flood and discuss how the animals on the ark repopulated the Earth. They read more verses and answer questions to be...

What was the most beneficial policy for nineteenth-century African Americans: to stay in the United States and work for freedom, or to immigrate to a new place and build a society elsewhere? Your young historians will construct an...

Immerse your class in the Middle Ages with a thorough history lesson. After viewing examples of illuminated manuscripts such as the Book of Kells, they discuss how these were the mode of keeping and storing information...

As the saying goes: there are no new stories. Standard 9 for reading literature in the Common Core addresses this fact and requires that students be able to analyze how authors use the themes, stories, and characters of earlier works....

Eighth graders explore the major religions of the world. In this religion lesson plan, 8th graders create a foldable with the characteristics of the religions to study. Students watch videos, PowerPoint slides and look at pictures from...

Students investigate the symbolism and meaning of samplers in American history. In this American history and sampler lesson, students examine pictures of original samplers and look at lists of the symbolism included in them. They connect...

Bonjour! Teach your class this basic greetings and much more with a unit of materials. Included here are lessons, vocabulary practice materials and activities, conversation practice handouts, word puzzles, and more to support your class...

Learn the story of the birth of Jesus Christ with a nativity lesson. The resource provides everything you need to create a file folder nativity scene, coloring book, mini book, and construction paper North Star.

Students compare and contrast creation stories.  In this Bible studies lesson, students work in groups to read and summarize creation myths and share with their peers.  The class goes on to create a chart to compare and...

Students consider the creation. In this creation lesson, students observe nature and relate natural things to the creation. Students watch a Christian video about the creation.

Students compare and contrast characteristics of the Olympians with the character of the One True God.  In this mythology lesson students work in groups and are assigned one god and one myth to compare and contrast to God.

Students build their knowledge and understanding of vocabulary related to space.  In this space instructional activity, students discuss four categories of words and phrases related to space. 

Fourth graders explore religion by reading passages in class. In this Christianity lesson, 4th graders identify the Feudal System and discuss the opinion Jesus had about the system and how he instructed people to live. Students cite...

Young scholars compare and contrast the English version to the Maori version of the Treaty of Waitangi.  In this diversity lesson, students discuss similarities and differences in the two versions of the treaty.  Young scholars...

Students consider the history and significance of the Judao-Christian culture through this nine lesson unit. Scenes from the Old and New Testaments are reenacted as students unearth some of the foundations of our Western Culture.

Students explore four ancient cities of Greece that the apostle Paul visited.  In this Bible studies lesson students create cartoon characters, travel advisories and explore the daily lives in these cities through creative...

In this bible study worksheet, students read the story of "The Lost Son" in the Bible to determine what Christians believe about forgiveness. They make a poster, retell the story, and talk about a time when it was difficult to forgive...

Learners explore the Parthenon. In this lesson on Greek Architecture, students view a video on classical architecture, then split into groups to research assigned architectural elements such as capitals, columns and floors. They then...

High schoolers read scenarios about the production of Bibles over five historical time periods. Working in small groups, students create skits and develop a retrieval chart that is used to analyze factors that impact economic growth.

Students consider the implications of prejudice. In this segregation activity, students experience a simulation that has school staff favoring students with blue eyes. Students discuss the simulation experience, watch "The Eye of the...

Students analyze the impacts of religious expectations on gender roles. In this gender equity lesson, students compare and contrast different religions in societies in order to understand the cultural influences and effects of both...

Pupils examine illuminated manuscripts from the Gutenberg Bible. Using the examples, they use the internet to explore the effects of the printing press on the value of literature and art. They create their own illuminated initial through...

Students are provided an opportunity for self-expression. They collaborate with a partner and compose a list poem. Students practice reading and writing skills. They explore lists and catalogues--both elements of poetry and practical...