Students examine fairness in relation to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. In this equality instructional activity, students watch a video "Rabbit in the Moon" and discuss what happened to the Japanese Americans during...

Pupils bring in their fat diaries and work in pairs to calculate their average fat intake per day during the week of data collection. The whole class gathers to calculate their total fat intake and average fat intake per student per week...

Students become familiar with the Core Democratic Values that are the fundamental beliefs and constitutional principles of American society which unite all Americans. Each student is responsible for finding three pictures in magazines...

Eighth graders discover details about Thomas Jefferson's life. In this early American history instructional activity, 8th graders view a PowerPoint presentation that outlines some aspects of Jefferson's life. Students research the life...

Students explore oil field applications of Shape Memory Alloys.  In this engineering lesson plan students divide into groups and research mini research applications then complete a project. 

Students consider the significance of selected American documents. In this civics lesson, students analyze excerpts of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Students investigate early presidents of the United States. Students complete a series of lessons in which they research the contributions and political climate during the terms of U.S. presidents from George Washington to Andrew Jackson.

Young scholars explore two LEED certified green buildings. They examine what is the LEED certification process and what constitutes a green building. They tour via the internet two LEED certified green buildings, while comparing and...

What were the early Greek myths? Have elementary young scholars examine the Persian Wars and read various Greek myth in order to identify the cause and the results of the Persian Wars. Myths, activities, simulations, and a unit plan are...

Young scholars analyze primary source documents of the 1920s to find the roots of film censorship and understand Pennsylvania's leadership in this movement. They analyze government censorship documents that banned a film in Pennsylvania...

Learners analyze the work of auto industry labor unions. For this labor unions lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of various sit-down strikes. Learners respond to discussion...

High schoolers explore the contributions of African Americans, Japanese Americans, and Mexican Americans in World War II. In this World War II lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the...

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this African American history lesson plan, students examine the African American experience in Oregon.

Students discuss basic foods and what constitutes a well-balanced meal. They identify four basic food groups, and identify food sources, such as farms.

Students examine material on the Civil War Era to develop an understanding of the major issues that were resolved. This six lessons unit provides a closer glimpse into our nation's political and ethical history.

Students learn about plants. For this plant function lesson, students label the parts of a plant and their functions. Students work in small groups to create three simile statements to relate to the function of essential plant parts....

Young scholars explore the role of President of the United States. In this executive branch activity, students play an online game that requires them to consider the needs of Americans as they act as president.

Learners practice finding reputable facts. In this media awareness lesson plan, students review a handout regarding tips for evaluating media and then discover the SMART method which they use to analyze news sources and media.

Eleventh graders explore the phenomenon of "disinformation" that often circulates during a crisis.  For this American Government lesson, 11th graders analyze an article on myths and rumors.

Young scholars explore the role of the media in war reporting. In this information age lesson, students discuss how to find and disseminate factual information. Young scholars consider the source, motive, authority of information.

Students research and present their findings of the Native American's forced removal in the 19th century. In this Native American lesson plan, students read passages, write and reflect, and look on the internet for evidence of the Native...

Eleventh graders examine different forms of government.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders research a different government.  Students create a poster board on the type of government. 

High schoolers examine student search and seizure. In this Supreme Court lesson plan, students examine primary documents from New Jersey v. T.L.O. and discuss the implications of the decision.

Ninth graders research Aboriginal role models. In this native studies lesson plan, 9th graders select leaders of the First Nations and Metis Nations of the Saskatchewan and research their contributions to society. Students create...