Locating and synthesizing information is an essential part of the research process but can be overwhelming for many young writers. Eliminate some of the stress and confusion, this resource suggests, by separating these steps. To focus...

Students analyze lyrics and narration by reading poetry.  In this language arts activity, students read and examine the poem Belfast Confetti.  Students discuss the topics and questions asked by the author Ciaran Carson.

Learners study global change and how these changes impact wildlife.  In this polar bears  lesson students analyze maps and data to understand climate change. 

Students study government. In this committees lesson, students discover the role of the federal Parliament and why it's important for Parliamentary scrutiny to exist. They discuss as a class and participate a role play activity to...

In this fiction books worksheet, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Marjorie Morningstar." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on the...

In this fiction books worksheet, learners complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Midnight Bayou." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on the New...

In this fiction books worksheet, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Metro Girl." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on the New York...

In this fiction books instructional activity, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Playing For Pizza." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it...

In this fiction books worksheet, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Plum Lovin'." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on the New York...

For this fiction books worksheet, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Plum Lucky." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on the New York...

In this fiction books activity, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Portnoy's Complaint." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on the New...

In this fiction books activity, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Rage of Angels." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on the New York...

In this fiction books worksheet, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Ragtime." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on the New York Times...

Did you just assign a research project to your high school class? Begin the research process with this presentation. Give your class ideas about where to find information, how to evaluate sources, and how to properly cite them. The...

How can you spot a credible source? What even makes a resource reliable in the first place? Answer some of these questions with this presentation. Although intended for higher education, this PowerPoint could be modified for middle...

Students explore how the news media relays information about race in the United States by creating collages from newspapers and magazines and by sharing their reflections about the responsibilities of the news media in covering...

Students complete a variety of activities (using the Washington Post Newspaper) that reinforce concepts involved in sports writing.

Students review several articles on same current event, and then cover news issues themselves while assuming secret identities of various individuals who have vested interests in issue. Students write newspaper articles from these...

Young scholars examine newspapers to research public opinion about the Holocaust. In this critical thinking lesson, students research the information Americans received in U.S. newspapers about events like Kristallnacht, the Berlin...

Young scholars explore Kenya. In this Kenya lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the political and economic issues the country is facing. Young scholars compare life in Kenya to life in the United States.

Students take a closer look at presidential elections. For this election process lesson, students discuss the roles of the primary, caucus, polls, Electoral College, delegates, and lobbyists in the process. Students then access the...

Students analyze the use of propaganda in the war against terrorism, focusing specifically on the attacks in Afghanistan, exploring the distinction between ideas spread to benefit a cause and those spread to damage an opposing cause.

Students assess the ways in which editorial cartoons offer insight into events that shape our world, specifically focusing on the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.

Students explore the reasons for postponing the execution of Timothy McVeigh, assess key legal definitions in relation to the case, and formulate personal responses.