Pupils in an ESL classroom brainstorm on activities already being done around the country to raise the awareness of HIV and AIDS. In groups, they develop and create a leaflet or brochure to target young children on how to prevent...

Students use a spreadsheet from The Digest of Education Statistics and convert the statistics to percentages, and create a chart of their new data. Students discuss their findings about the disparities in educational spending among...

Seventh graders are introduced to the states and territories within Australia. Using the internet, they bookmark sites and take notes on what they want to share with their classmates. They also complete a map study on the country to...

Young scholars read about and discuss the origin of many different fruits and vegetables. Students complete surveys, sample a variety of new foods and write about their reactions. They commit to trying at least three new foods.

Students view a documentary which examines the life and work of Albert Schweitzer. Specifically, it explores the controversy surrounding Schweitzer. Darkness and Light would be useful for classes on World History, African History and...

Young scholars research examples of slavery in the world today, and explore some ways they can help current slaves gain their freedom. After students develop a plan for helping to fight slavery, they take action.

Students complete small group tasks related to racism as it applies to African Americans, African immigrants, and white immigrants. Through discussion of their findings, students explain of challenges in society that African immigrants...

Students create a recipe for a certain aspect of a culture. They create a culture that has never existed before. They analyze either dance, history, geography, history or the future of space exploration. They compare and contrast...

Students make deductions about life in an internment camp by reading and comparing letters written to Clara Breed. Along the way, they consider the advantages of looking at a historical event from the multiple points of view of...

Students explore the influence of politics on the Cricket World Cup. Students research and gather information on the World Cup. They create a report on their findings. Students debate why England should or should not stay out of...

Students in an adult ESL class continue to examine the problems faced by those who live in Africa. In groups, they read an article on the internet and analyze how the people in the country are taking care of the problem of AIDS. They...

A wonderfully graphic cartoon entices learners to read more about issues near the Arabian Peninsula. They will use the provided cartoon and critical thinking question to practice building their analytical and critical thinking skills....

Using clues to answer questions is a way to increase deductive reasoning skills. Kids answer seven geography clues with answers all starting with the letter G. A great way to test world geography or warm up the class.

In this geography worksheet, students answer short answer geography questions about landmarks around the world. Students complete 10 questions.

In this Fact Monster search engine activity, students access the Internet to a specific search engine to find the answers to five questions with multiple choice answers.

Students explore global health issues related to water and sanitation. In this Peace Corps lesson, students participate in an online game that requires them to examine how hygiene education, tapping springs, constructing wells, and...

Students create an African style mask that depicts a value or character trait that is important in their community.

Seventh graders study communism. In this world history lesson plan, 7th graders discuss the similarities and differences between communism and democracies by writing Venn Diagrams.

In this African independence movement worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer questions that accompany a reading selection featuring Uganda, Guinea, Kenya, and Ghana. Students also complete a graphic organizer based on the selection.

In this describing place worksheet, students label the cardinal and ordinal directions on a compass rose using the drop-down menus. They complete a matching activity by matching an item from column C with one in A and B. They read an...

In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, students read a short text about June 20, World Refugee Day. Students answer 100 varied questions about the passage. There is a link for MP3 listening.

For this Georgia social studies assessment worksheet, 7th graders respond to fifteen multiple choice questions based on seventh grade social studies skills.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about piracy near the Arabian Peninsula and respond to 3 talking point questions.

An informative and well-designed presentation on mountains awaits your geographers. Excellent photographs from mountain ranges around the world are includedin this terrific PowerPoint. The last slide effectively sums up what pupils have...