Students collect examples of local philanthropy and write a news article for a  local newspaper. In this philanthropy lesson, students read Helping Out by George Ancona to gain understanding of what philanthropic acts are. Students...

Students compare and contrast simple machines and their functions. In this cross-curriculum science simple machines lesson, students observe examples and read about simple machines, then use body movement to demonstrate how machines...

Learners explore charitable organizations. In this character development lesson, students read about children who have contributed to charitable organizations, research a variety of these organizations, plan a project, and prepare a...

Students discover the causes and effects of air pollution. In this stewardship instructional activity, students explore the Air Quality Index, research pollutants, and present their findings.

Learners understand the purpose of the judicial branch of government. In this judiciary lesson, students participate in exercises to understand how the court system works. Learners complete activity sheets to develop understanding of...

Students investigate the Aztec religion and its symbols. For this Aztec religion lesson, students develop understanding of why the Aztecs gave sacrifices. Students write an essay looking at the Aztec religion and can explain its...

Students explore community problem solving. In this cross-curriculum literature and social studies lesson, students listen to The Legend of the Bluebonnet by Tomie DePaola and discuss how a Native American community problem was solved. ...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students experience literature and participate in a simulation that examines discrimination, prejudice, and stereotypes.

Eighth graders investigate philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, 8th graders read human rights literature and use information gleaned to discuss children's rights around the world. Students discuss scenarios meant to prompt...

Students observe and investigate the areas included in the Great North. In this geography instructional activity, students observe a documentary based on the Great North. Later the students will draw and identify countries within the...

Students create experiments in class based on the erosion of Earth. In this erosion lesson plan, students perform a lab in class replicating the effects of erosion. Students finally draw their own conclusions based on the research...

Students understand the definition of a guardian and the role of the guardian in caring for something. For this Garden of Eden lesson, students examine how a guardian takes care of a garden. Students complete worksheets on being a...

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

Learners examine the day in the life of a homeless person. In this humanitarian lesson, students examine the life of a homeless person while discovering the importance of social justice in our society.

Middle schoolers research specific answers to questions about air pollution. In this air pollution lesson, students share information to fully understand the causes of air pollution. Middle schoolers role play individuals from different...

Students investigate the Japanese version of the Cinderella tale. In this fairy tale lesson, students read Tam's Slipper and construct a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the tale with the American version.

Students read the book Sylvester and the Magic Pebble. In this character traits lesson, students read the book and identify character traits. Students draw pictures of a character from the book and describe the character traits.

Students write a story. In this genre lesson, students read a science fiction story and discuss its characteristics. Students brainstorm a list of things that if scientifically changed would alter the way we live our lives. Students...

Students learn about the Underground Railroad. In this Civil War and slavery lesson, students discuss how successful slaves would be moving around at night, learn the secret vocabulary used for escape routes and review background about...

Students investigate Harriet Tubman. In this African-American lesson, students read the book A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman and discuss how she was a conductor of the Underground Railroad. Students identify the leadership qualities she...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students reflect upon the lesson plan of tikkun olam as they read "First They Came for the Jews." Students plan and execute a tikkun olam project of...

Students recognize philanthropy and collect samples from the newspaper or other literary sources. In this newspaper writing lesson, students observe acts of kindness and write about them in a newsletter.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning activity, students read Seedfolks and discuss the characters in the story and consider their actions that led to a community garden. Students journal about their...

Middle schoolers explore their experiences and reflect on how one person can make a difference in our world. In this service learning lesson, students analyze themes in music related to encouragement. Middle schoolers perform a service...