Middle schoolers examine the controversy surrounding the death penalty. In this capital punishment lesson plan, students explore the ethical concerns and religious beliefs regarding the death penalty. Middle schoolers conduct research,...

Students explore the reasons the United States became involved in World War I.  In this World History lesson plan, students research the reasons Woodrow Wilson made the decisions he did, prepare a debate and write a paper.

Students examine the controversy surrounding the death penalty in the United States. In this current events lesson, students research the history of the death penalty as well perspectives on the topic. Students interview others about the...

After viewing a teacher-led demonstration on a variety of landforms of the Earth, 1st graders create an Earth book. This nicely-done hands-on lesson has students produce books that describe, in pictures and words, different aspects of...

Students compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives to understand commonality and diversity among cultures. They analyze examples of interactions between cultural groups and explain factors that contribute to cooperation...

Students observe their environment and write detailed, sensory-specific sentences about that environment. This lesson plan can be extended to include the creation of a personalized story or movie of the experience (student examples are...

Students explore the value of insects in the natural world. In this insect lesson, students examine species of insects, collect and record data, and analyze the data.

Middle schoolers analyze perspectives of war. In this war and religion lesson, students collaborate to research anti-war and pacifist positions on war as well as "just war" theory. Middle schoolers compose essays regarding perspectives...

Students focus on a force and motion problem, explore it, reflect on it and apply it while completing experiments.  In this motion lesson plan, students experiment with force and motion by creating a track for testing cars.  

Students examine world conflicts. In this War on Terrorism lesson, students investigate the criteria of just wars and then determine whether the War on Terrorism fits into the category.

Students examine the presence of religion in public institutions. In this ethics lesson, students focus on one aspect of the presence of religion in public institutions, and the controversy surrounding religion in the public schools....

Middle schoolers research Native American tribes. For this human migration lesson, students determine how tribes lived and established cultures. Middle schoolers create PowerPoint presentations that feature their findings.

Students investigate the wolf. In this animal adaptation lesson plan, students examine the social characteristics of the wolf. They discuss the role of human intervention in reestablishing the wolf population.

Learners solve problems using the law of sines.  In this sines lesson plan, students work in groups and individually to solve problems using the law of sines.  They identify real life problems that require the use of the law of...

High schoolers explore Muslim beliefs. In this Muslim extremist instructional activity, students research Internet and print sources regarding Muslim beliefs and examine how Muslim extremists have interpreted the tenets of the religion...

Students develop understanding of prejudice as they study famous African Americans.  In this African American instructional activity, students become familiar with various African Americans and the obstacles they faced and overcame....

Students work in teams and paint a figure mural. In this figure mural lesson, students view the works of Keith Haring and create a whole class mural project. Students answer questions about what they've observed.

Learners investigate environments and animals through the use of technology while on class field trips. The lesson is highly adaptable and can work with any field trip in many subject areas.

Students explore the relationship between Marc Antony and Cleopatra.  In this World History lesson, students research Marc Antony, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, then answer specific questions about how they are all related. ...

High schoolers examine the U.S. stance regarding the Sino-Japanese conflict. In this diplomacy lesson, students analyze the sanctions employed by United States on Japan when they took over  Manchuria. High schoolers determine...

Students explore interfaith dialogue. In this religion and ethics lesson, students examine the relationships among communities of faith as they design an interfaith association in their school community.

Young scholars explore the concept of acculturation. In this cultural diversity lesson, students examine how second generation Hindu-Americans have adjusted to life in the United States.

Students identify general abilities that indicate animal cognitive intelligence. In this biology lesson, students create an intelligence testing challenge for ravens. They compare its ability to that of a crow.

Students research and discuss the societal changes during the Civil War as it relates to various parts of southern society. In this southern society during the civil war instructional activity, students examine what life was like for...