Students explore how archaeologists make inferences from artifacts to explore what life was like in the past. In this archaeology lesson, students work in groups and make inferences about an imaginary household based on modern day...

The purpose of this lesson is to assist students in discovering the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the foundation for creation of the United States Constitution. Students will investigate the events leading up to the...

Eleventh graders explore the Merchants of death thesis.  In this American History instructional activity, 11th graders explain the Neutrality Laws.  Students assess the overall effectiveness of US neutrality policy. 

Seventh graders explore the religion of Hinduism.  In this Religion lesson, 7th graders illustrate how people from one country adapt to a new country.  Students predict the future status of Hinduism in the United States. 

Young scholars examine a web page on food webs and select a habitat to research.  In this research lesson students identify the organisms found in the food web and present their findings to the class.

Learners explore Andrew Jackson's vision for the National Bank. In this Jackson presidency lesson, students determine why Jackson vetoed the National Bank's Charter and indentify the causes of the Panic of 1837.

Learners investigate life on Southern plantation during the Civil War era. In this plantation lesson, students research the life of wealthy, white families on Southern plantations and the changes that occured as a result of the Civil...

Pupils create a mural in the Keith Haring style of olympic sports. In this olympic mural lesson plan, students complete this mural on school grounds.

Young scholars use the same line and shape techniques that Keith Haring used in his paintings to paint Haring people. In this painting lesson plan, students create lines to represent emotions.

Students assist in preparing for debate as part of the group. They participate in the debate and the follow-up discussion, then write a letter expressing what they have learned and project their expectations for the future.

Students examine Keith Haring's artwork and learn new ways of making art such as refurbishing furniture.

Students study invertebrates, more specifically flatworms, in this technology-based lesson which features www.nettrekker.com and word processing skills. The lesson concludes with each student create an individual word file of information.

Learners create examples of Kwanzaa Kinaras (candlesticks) using construction paper, glue, poster paper, and tissue paper in this multi-cultural art lesson for the elementary school classroom. A detailed materials list is included.

Students investigate the concepts that surround the Civil Rights Movement. They conduct research with the help of the teacher and use chart paper to create posters about major people involved. Students also complete a timeline graphic...

Students identify how American society responded to the 1960's counterculture. For this 1960's America lesson, students investigate multimedia sources in order to examine the movement and its impact on the country.

Eighth graders investigate domestic hunger. In this Current Events lesson, 8th graders read and discuss "The Fighting Mynahs". Students conduct online research for a specific topic.

Students evaluate visual arts by creating a mural on campus. In this symbolism instructional activity, students research famous artists on the Internet and examine the impact their work has had on society. Students create murals around...

Young scholars work cooperatively to compose a twenty measure song using the computer program GarageBand. Guidelines for the student compositions are available and include instrumentation and specific length.

Students become familiar with divisibility rules as they view a fun PowerPoint Presentation. Within this lesson, students are provided with a worksheet that explains the divisibility rules. Finally, students are given the opportunity...

Students explore wetlands. In this ecology instructional activity, students visit a wetland site and collect data about the wetland functions. Students record their results and use the data recorded to rate the wetland site on its function.

Students study weather patterns and learn to make decisions based on the weather. In this weather lesson plan, students plan a potluck based on the weather. Students use a decision tree to brainstorm about the activity. Students complete...

Second graders research dangerous weather and how they can stay safe. In this environment lesson, 2nd graders view video clips and research the Internet to identify the different types of severe weather storms. Students complete a...

Students complete close reading activities to analyze Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome. In this literary analysis lesson, students analyze key quotations from Ethan Frome and respond to contemporary reviews of the text. Students use textual...

Students examine the attributes of Inuit families. In this cultural practices instructional activity, students read "Saqiyuq: Stories for the Lives of Three Inuit Women," and respond to 10 comprehension and critical thinking questions...