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Tread Lightly: Global Climate Change Debate
Students participate in a group simulation to negotiate their country's stance on climate change initiatives at the U.N. In this climate change instructional activity, students write statements and engage in negotiations to create...
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Is That Movie OK?
Students read movie reviews. In this language arts activity, students read and discuss a movie review. Students use the information from the review to determine if the movie is appropriate for viewing. Students
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The Civil War - Reading on the Internet
Students fill out a KWL worksheet and answer short answer questions about the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson plans, students find the answers to their questions by researching the Internet.
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Comparing Health Insurance Plans
Students compare insurance plans. In this vocational lesson, students research different insurance plans and determine the best plan for their needs.
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Food Pyramid Menu
Students analyze the food pyramid. In this food pyramid lesson, students evaluate their nutritional needs. Students record their eating habits and determine if their food choices were healthy.
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Introducing Poetry
Students explore poetry. In this language arts lesson, students discuss the elements of poetry and students rewrite a lyric or poem.
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Reading to Calculate
Students examine the calculator. In this math lesson, students use the directions to learn how to use a calculator. Students apply the knowledge and solve problems using the calculator.
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Skin Cancer Prevention
Students discuss skin cancer prevention. In this skin cancer lesson, students read a pamphlet that tells the causes of skin cancer and what you can do to prevent it. Students will choose from a variety of projects which focus on skin...
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Super Dollar Special
Students read the Super Dollar Special. In this advertisement lesson, students read an article consider placing an advertisement in the newspaper. They work on summarizing what they've read and using context clues.
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I Have A Dream
Students create a reader response essay as they react to the I Have A Dream speech made by Martin Luther King. In this Martin Luther King lesson plan, students read the speech, fill out a Civil Rights movement sheet, have discussions,...
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Read With Your Little One
Learners explore resources to use when reading to their children. In this language arts lesson, students complete a webquest and develop a resource sheet to use when reading to their children.
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Reading a Local and National Weather Map
Students investigate weather maps. For this weather lesson, students discover the meaning of different weather icons and symbols. Working independently, students use the local forecast to correctly label a state map.
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The Right to Vote
Students discover voting barriers. In this government lesson, students explore the history of voting. Students work in small groups to analyze and debate if certain groups of people should have the ability to vote or not.
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The Tell - Tale Heart
Students read The Tell Tale Heart and practice critical analysis while reflecting on its underlying meanings. In this reading activity, students make predictions, monitor their own comprehension and adjust their reading accordingly....
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How to Study For a Test
Students discuss test taking strategies. In this studying lesson, students look in their Test Packet to find which questions they answered incorrectly and why they got them wrong. They create a manual to prepare for a successful test.
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Paul Revere's Ride-Fact or Fiction?
Students discuss Paul Revere's ride. In this social studies lesson, students read Paul Revere's Ride and compare the differences between the poem and the historical event.
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Quilt Codes
Students list criteria to evaluate credible historical sources and defend their criteria in an essay. In this historical sources lesson plan, students review information of historical sources as well as the facts and pictures.
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The GED Test: Who Passed?
Students examine the importance of reading with understanding in order to pass the GED. In this literacy lesson, students discuss how important reading for understanding is in order for them to pass the GED. Students also calculate...
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Moving Toward Modern America (1919-1929)
Eighth graders study the politics and culture of the 1920's and write a report about some aspect of that era. They also create a Power Point presentation based on the 1920's lifestyle.
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Durango Street: Chapters 15-17
In this Durango Street comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions and define 5 terms pertaining to chapters and 15-17 of Durango Street by Frank Bonham in order to help them better understand the novel.
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Violence on TV and Our Response
Students examine violence on television. In this media awareness lesson, students discuss the types of fictional and realistic violence shown on American television. Students participate in a Congressional simulation activity on the...
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Reading For Rent Advertisement
Students examine an advertisement. In this language arts lesson, students use the for rent advertisements to select an apartment that meets their needs.