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Then and Now: Tolerance as a Casualty of War
Students compare terrorist attacks on the US. In this lesson plan on tolerance and war, students use various resources and links to examine the concept of toleration during war. Students will focus on the attacks of Pear Harbor in 1941...
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ARKANSAS SLAVES AND THE CIVIL WAR
Young scholars discuss African American troops throughout the country during the Civil War. They, in groups, write a skit for a situation given to them by the teacher.
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Myths and Legends
Eighth graders write a myth about a constellation that is seen from the night sky in South Carolina. They draw a picture of their constellation to attach to their myth. They scan their pictures and type their stories into a web page...
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Endocrine System
In this endocrine system worksheet, learners compare and contrast the glands associated with this body system plus review the four major classes of hormones. This worksheet has 25 fill in the blank statements.
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SIXTEEN TONS
Students explore a variety of music related to the coal mining industry and organized labor which can be integrated into the study of Colorado History, American Labor History, and a study of immigration.
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Civil War Museum Exhibit
Fourth graders summarize the participation of Indiana citizens in the Civil War. They research an assigned topic and build a museum exhibit that displays at least five points of information relating to the topic. Students write a...
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Calendar
In this calendar worksheet, students learn to use a calendar to find the elapsed time using the dates in the word problems. Students solve six problems.
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The Moon
Third graders identify the phases of the moon. They use the internet to see the different phases of the moon on different dates. They form their own opinions from the information they have read and justify their opinions to their...
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Early Indian Inhabitants of Deerfield
Eleventh graders explain that there is evidence of New England's being inhabited by Indians as far back as 10,000 years ago.
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MAKE A STATEMENT!
Students design and make their own bumper sticker with an environmental statement.
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Evaluation Essay
Pupils write an essay about previous studied lessons that is applied to the Japanese American experience. They have to role play being a Caucasian, or Nisei in California at a given time based on what they have studied. What would...
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I Had To Tell This Story
Tenth graders analyze the video "Berga: Soldiers of Another War." In this World History lesson, 10th graders read a quote and discuss the meaning of the quote. Students read and answer questions based on a video
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Field Trip to School
Students better explain the diversity and adaptations of living organisms.
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I'll Just Charge It
Third graders explore advantages and disadvantages of credit card use before they fall into the credit trap!
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Nebraska Rocks & The Rock Cycle
Students study the rock cycle and relate it to rocks that are indigenous to Nebraska. Students collect rocks and draw a diagram of the rock cycle using their collection.
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How Did Civil War Soldiers Battle Boredom?
Students create a Venn diagram to show how they and combat soldiers during the Civil War dealt with boredom. They discover what the soldiers did to help time pass. They use the Internet to gather information.
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Guantanamo Bay
Students are divided into small groups, they work through questions in their groups. They read the story UK terror suspects to come home. Students are then introduced to the phrases' 'human rights' and Geneva Convention and students...
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The Mission of the Red Cross
Students explore and discus the mission aims of the International Committee of the Red Cross. They draft a letter about the work of the ICRC to the US Secretary of Defense which includes personal opinions on:
the mission of the Red...
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Leaves
Students explore, observe, and collect leaves from outside. They make journal entries, discuss the differences and common features of leaves and what function leaves serve. They will discuss the plant and tree leaves. Students draw...
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Science: The Age of the Redwoods
Students discover how to estimate the age of redwood trees. They measure the trees' diameters by using string to calculate the circumferences. Students conclude by discussing the science of dendrochronolgy.
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Redwood Trees: How Tall?
Students practice measuring the height of redwood trees. On a group walk, they observe the height of various trees and identify the species. In groups, they use their geometry skills and other techniques to measure the tree and determine...
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Be Healthy for School
In this health worksheet, students learn the importance of healthy eating and fitness to do well in school. Students read the information and answer 6 essay questions about healthy foods and sports they enjoy.