Third graders review the characteristics of living and nonliving organisms. As a class, they observe a tree and describe the interactions between the living and nonliving organisms surrounding it. To end the lesson, they ask a question...

Students recognize the U.S. penny, nickel, dime, and quarter by design and denomination and study the historical figures depicted on the coins. They study simple Texas symbols and choose one to draw in a design for a Texas Quarter.

For this satellites worksheet, students match the list of facts given with the artificial satellite or space probe that it describes. This worksheet has 12 matching questions.

For this sentence completion worksheet, learners read the sentences and choose the best word to complete the sentence. Students complete 12 sentences.

Students complete a unit of activities that help them understand homelessness, its causes, and ways to better the situation. In this homelessness lesson, students complete five activities that help them to define homelessness and its...

Students examine the American election process. In this elections lesson, students use Internet sources to respond to 13 questions about election terminology.

Students view live theatre. For this play productions lesson, students visit selected venues online or in person to see up to 41 plays in the United Kingdom.

This is a PDF report on an arts-integrated social studies curriculum project designed to provide third- through fifth- grade students and teachers with the tools necessary to: develop visual literacy skills; implement social science...

Explore ideas for project-based learning with a focus on digital citizenship skills.

Students learn that ordinary citizens, including students like themselves, can make meaningful contributions to science through the concept of citizen science. Student groups act as engineering teams to brainstorm projects ideas for...

This project is intended to help students learn how to express their opinions, and how to decide which level of government and which agency is most appropriate for dealing with a problem they identify. They then gather relevant...

Provides basic information on becoming a citizen. Learn about the naturalization process, citizen rights and responsibilities, and volunteer projects.

Read this speech given by President Wilson to an audience of naturalized citizens about Americanism and what it means to be an American. Contrast Wilson's message with the notion that Progressives generally supported immigration...

This youth organization is committed to fighting global poverty. The site requires registration in order to access the tools it provides for young people wanting to make a difference. But there is plenty of information on issues such as...

The Gravestone Project, part of the global citizen science program called EarthTrek, seeks volunteers to visit cemeteries around the world and collect scientific data on how marble gravestones are weathering.

Find help and advice on civil rights issues occurring in the state of Texas. A great resource for citizens who want to self-advocate.

Learn about community leaders who have made a difference in the environment and find ways that you can get involved in community action projects too!

The purpose of this website is to provide information that would help a natural resources manager or concerned citizen to understand the basic biology of a non-native species and whether and how to respond to its arrival. Most of the...

Here, educators can read continuously updated reports on innovations in education. This organization is committed to ensuring that "today's students are well prepared to be tomorrow's innovators, leaders and engaged citizens of the...

Here, educators can read continuously updated reports on innovations in education. This organization is committed to ensuring that "today's students are well prepared to be tomorrow's innovators, leaders and engaged citizens of the...

After a long debate about what should be included in their Bill of Rights, French leaders eventually came to a "Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen," seventeen articles that laid out a government that protected natural rights....

Find out about MTV's Digital Rights Project, "A Thin Line." Look for details about digital safety and security, impact of digital disrespect, cyberbullying, sexting, etc.

This detailed lesson has students examining their community. The students then have class discussions, assignments and a portfolio to complete. A separate teacher site is available.

A large collection of Social Studies units, WebQuests, and games that focuses on teaching students how government works and the importance of being responsible, informed American citizens. Units are linked to state standards. A teacher...