Nanofibers can be made through electrospinning or force spinning in order to reduce the negative impact on the environment. Pupils study the role of fibers and dye on the environment through a series of five hands-on activities. Then,...

Imagine a learning community committed to using Costa and Kallick's Habits of Mind as the basis of curriculum design. The resource book is packed with lessons that are designed for and identify the standards and...

Groups analyze and interpret their data from previous research in order to develop individualized findings. The teams then use guidelines to help determine what aspects of their research to include on a poster. Class members...

Who else had a dream other than Martin Luther King, Jr.? Pupils explore civil rights leaders in a fourth lesson out of a series of five about people who paved the way to freedom for African Americans. The inquiry-based unit has your...

Transform studying about veterans in a textbook to personal interviews with veterans in the community. Four varying lesson plans make up an entire unit or individualized learning based on your class's needs. Exercises include researching...

The first STEM lesson in a group of 10 explores composting. After discussing how to make a better tomorrow, classes are challenged to track garbage in their communities, visit a local waste management facility, and conduct a survey...

Scholars learn about a series of three challenges when they design a bus system for a small town. They determine the bus routes and then figure out the best type of fuel to use before considering the cost of going electric. Learners...

Students examine the issue of the freedom of religion or beliefs in their family and community. As a class, they state the difference between a plural and homogenous community and identify the difference between major religious groups...

Second graders examine what a community is. They identify various occupations in their community, complete a handout, and discuss how people in their community work together.

Young scholars continue to examine the concept of communities. In groups, they identify and create a list of their needs and wants and create artwork showing their community working properly. They describe the differences in...

Third graders become familiar with the important buildings and services in their community and construct the buildings in their community out of shoeboxes.

Students brainstorm characteristics they associate with a community. In groups, they discover the role of a town square and create their own model. They also identify the various roles in keeping the community going and role play their...

Students explore folk groups and traditions in their local community. In this folklife lesson, students list the folk groups they belong to and its traditions. Students write about their favorite tradition and may complete extension...

Students discuss important people and places in their community. In this community lesson plan, students brainstorm together and create a web that shows the important places and people. They choose one important place to draw and write...

High schoolers take community action. In this philanthropy lesson, students consider issues in their community and collaborate in small groups to rank the issues identified. High schoolers read Brandy Cake and reflect on the story's...

Third graders discuss what a community means to them. In this community lesson, 3rd graders make a brochure about their community or what they feel a community is. Students illustrate their community.

Students express a personal view of the land areas, buildings, schools, stores, and cultural events that make their community unique. They design and create a "Community Brochure" that would attract new residents or visitors to their...

Students discuss cultural issues in their community. In this cultural instructional activity, students meet a local Hispanic activist and discuss current issues in the community.

Learners in two classrooms share information about their communities in classrooms throughout the year. In groups, they identify the physical and human characteristics of each area and how they change through time. They also discover the...

Students use the internet to research the history of Fair Haven, Connecticut. In groups, they are introduced to the socio-economic developments and how the area has grown over time. They work together to create their own bridge design...

Students design a sound community. In this communities lesson plan, students take on the role of city planners and identify the needs of the community. Students develop a blue print to meet the needs of the community and include new...

Students examine the rise of citizen leaders and community organizing.

Students explore the concepts of community. In this communities lesson, students listen and respond to the story of The Little Red Hen and discuss ways to contribute to their own community. Students recognize the importance of...

Learners develop an understanding of philanthropy through definition and actions. Students to get to know themselves and their classmates by engaging in activities imbedded in this lesson. They investigate the types of philanthropic...