Intergrating dance into your social studies instructional activity on the Navajo culture will give your students a glimpse into another way of life. They will use their knowledge of loom weaving, Native Americans, and creative dance to...

Very detailed lesson plan that compares the book to the 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz. Includes bibliographies and biographical background on L. Frank Baum.

This site is an integrated teaching unit on pioneer life and Westward Movement of the United States, using books by author Laura Ingalls Wilder. It includes suggested read-alouds, a wealth of large and small group activities, a pioneer...

This site contains a unit on budgeting money for use by middle school teachers. Includes enrichment problems, a bibliography, and many example problems and situations.

This thoughtful unit explores the history of school desegregation legislation, including a discussion of the impact of the Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education decisions. A six-week plan of lessons, along with other sample...

An indepth introduction to genetics as a whole with sample lessons, vocabulary, and bibliography. From the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute.

A unit on the Mexican artist, Diego Rivera, that could be adapted to various grades. Includes lesson plans, a glossary, a bibliography for teachers and students, and plenty of information on Diego Rivera.

Nice unit designed to help students of Puerto Rican descent learn about their cultural roots. Students research Taino culture and read Taino myths, legends and poems; create their own myths and poems; and practice Spanish vocabulary....

Describes Roosevelt's policies towards Pan-America, involvement in the global conflict, and entry into World War II. Included are sample lessons and a bibliography. (Published in 1978)

Here, you will find lesson plans through which students research, study, and discuss the problems faced by Irish immigrants during the 19th century. Provides bibliographies, as well as effective strategies for studying Irish culture and...

This very thorough unit plan focuses on the literature of the Civil War for 4th and 5th graders. It includes both a student and teacher bibliography.

A brief activity/lesson for students commemorating the life and works of Scott O'Dell, Newbery Medal Award winner. Provides links, a bibliography, and lesson plans. From ReadWriteThink's calendar on May 23, 2007.

Examine the causes of the Civil War using primary source documents. This lesson plan gives background on the Civil War, includes a timeline, and a bibliography for further reading. Primary source documents include music, newspapers,...

What is your favorite Dr. Seuss story? Web English Teacher may be offering you resources to teach it right here! Also contains links to biographical information.

This interdisciplinary project on birthstones, provided by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), focuses on research skills, writing skills, and the ability to put together an electronic presentation.

This interdisciplinary unit plan relies on children's literature about World War II. Bibliographies for both students and teachers are included as well as a rationale for the unit. Includes links to resources.

Great lesson plan for a mixed level ESL class that teaches vocabulary for animals. Activity downloads, a bibliography, and related links provide the teacher with a number of valuable resources.