Twelfth graders become aware of the environmental, social and economic issues related to the production of blue jeans. They explore the relationship between individual clothing choices as well as global issues. In addition, they...

Students use recordings of Wyclef Jean's music to study and explore different styles and techniques.

Using a variety of novels about survival, such as Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George, pupils create author's studies using wikis. First, learners are placed in groups to study a particular novel. Then, they create a page...

Fourth graders break into groups having 10 come to the front and figure out the fraction of students are wearing jeans, glasses, have brown hair, etc. They write the fraction together. Each student then makes a picture and be able to...

Have you ever conducted a Web search and received too many hits? Teach your class about Boolean search terms and provide them time to practice conducting efficient online searches. This lesson plan contains several fun activities which...

Students explore the concept of cultural globalization. In this global issues lesson, students read and discuss the linked Web articles about world cultural issues and the dominance of the American market.

Flutter, dome, mushroom, tent, jell-o, popcorn, volcano, floating cloud, and mashed potatoes. What do these terms have in common? They are all things to do in a parachute activity. Check out this activity, the pictures included with the...

What fabrics are our clothes made of? Where do those fabrics from? Lead your pupils to discover the answers to these questions and more. Class members have a chance to play with various fabrics, invesitgating the materials and...

Students examine a scenario set up for them about college and economics. They review what decisions are made and at what cost. They catalogue what should and shouldn't be bought as goods for the betterment of the whole picture or...

Students examine the British tax laws in Colonial America. In this U. S. history lesson, students participate in a simulation that replicates the taxes levied by the British.

Students explore American Indian cultures and changes caused by European exploration in North America.

Young scholars examine the spread of American culture throughout the world. They read an article, discuss items made by foreign-owned companies, complete handouts, read and discuss a case study, and conduct a role-play about a...

Students examine concept of discrimination and explore difference between appropriate and harmful discrimination. Students discuss relevant Australian legislation and International Law, choose example of discrimination, and write...

Students answer questions about the Titanic, then read a news article about possible causes of the disaster. For this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and vocabulary activity, then students read...

Students learn about equality, justice and fairness. In this equality lesson, students experience what it feels like to be treated unequally. Students examine Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream of equality and his actions to make this...

Young scholars learn about discrimination and the Jim Crow laws. In this discrimination lesson, students are presented with new classroom rules that discriminate against certain types of clothing. Young scholars discuss the effects of...

Young scholars explore the challenges created by cultural globalization.  In this history lesson, students read several hand-outs centered on the topic, then participate in a class discussion and fill in a worksheet.

Third graders discover the origin of an item of clothing.  In this clothing lesson, 3rd graders navigate the net to locate information related to various fabrics.  Students answer questions and define vocabulary about...

Students determine the amount of water used or misused daily in a home. They identify ways to conserve use of water. They discuss why water is essential for day-to-day living and how water contributes to the standard of living for...

Students, after reading the book "Lunch Money" by Andrew Clements, explore money and different saving places. They research different ways in which productivity has increased over the years, they examine products to determine if the...

Students will trace origins of various forms of clothing to their agricultural sources.String a cotton cord across the top of a blackboard to resemble a clothesline. 2. Bring a variety of clothing articles to class made from a variety of...

Young scholars discover the difference in major and minor tonality after a brief introduction to Louis Prima. They discuss swing dancing and Louis Prima's role in the "Jungle Book" as the character King Louis. Students listen to the...

Learners discover diversity. In this service learning instructional activity, students read The Sneeches and discuss the benefits of being respectful toward one another.

Students practice their editing skills. In this editing lesson, the teacher writes a daily edit on the board and students copy it into their notebook where they edit it. Students come to the board and write their corrections.