Third graders have a greater understanding of time zones, explain the basic history and purpose in the creation of time zones, and use time zone maps to calculate the time/day in a certain area.

Ninth graders discover Muslim beliefs. In this Islam lesson, 9th graders identify biases and stereotypes about Muslims. Students then research the cultures and traditions of Muslim nations creating PowerPoint presentations that feature...

In this African independence worksheet, learners read a Jr. Scholastic article and respond to 21 short answer questions. The article is not included.

Twelfth graders explore historical events that created conflict between Dominican Republic and Haiti, examine how need for cheap source of labor has led to exploitation of Haitian workers, and discuss how topography of island of...

Students explore the existence of football in the world. In this current events lesson, students examine how football is played using an interactive whiteboard. Students compare its existence in the United Kingdom and in African nations.

Students share information about themselves and their surrounding area through postcards, quilt squares, and recipes. Students use a digital camera to take pictures of their community and create postcards using desktop publishing. They...

Learners research a chosen European country. They create travel brochures and expression booklets to present their information to the class.

Students create representative Sakura trees. In this multi-cultural appreciation lesson plan, students listen to their teacher talk about Japan before students create Sakura trees out of cotton balls and popsicle sticks.

Students take a closer look at the World Cup of 2006. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about football and the worldwide competition. Students discuss the positive and negative...

Students explore the nature of money. They view how monetary systems evolved. They examine how different cultures value money and how foreign exchange rates work. Charting currency exchange rates begin.

Ninth graders take a trip to Central American and the Caribbean. In this culture and geography lesson plan, 9th graders research selected countries of the region. Students use their findings to create tri-fold...

Students describe patterns of internal migration in the United States, past and present and evaluate implications of internal migration. They examine population movement at the state and local levels.

Learners investigate the times zones around the world. They discuss situations when it is important to know the time in different parts of the world and how to find it.

Pupils review the states and their capitols. On the teachers signal, each student use their hand or a paddle to strike the ball in different ways towards the wall. When the ball hits a state, students recite the capitol of that state.

Students choose chapters from "Animal Farm" to complete a project on. They make connections between the characters and gather any outside information needed. They present their information to the class.

Students examine why people move from one country or area to another. Using photographs, they analyze the culture and lifestyles of people pictured in the image. They research and explain the daily experiences of the settlers to...

Students explore Southeast Asia. In this Indonesia lesson, students listen to a lecture about the location of Indonesia and complete map activities. Students also examine Indonesian art forms and explore the process of dying. 

Fourth graders identify the origins of their own ancestors and possible reasons for immigration. They research immigrant groups of Wisconsin, including origins and daily life, and then create timelines depicting their settlements.

First graders are introduced to the country of Australia through books, Internet research, maps and music. They listen to stories, watch videos, decorate cookies and participate in an Australian-themed day of activities.

Learners create timelines of the Harper's Ferry Raid. In this Civil War lesson, students analyze information and music related to John Brown and his abolitionist work. Learners design timelines that document the events that led to and...

For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about what people from certain areas of the world are known as. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.

Sstudents use desktop publishing to create "real world" documents from information received from collaborating classes. They create an electronic presentation from Internet research. They experience foods from different states and regions.

Second graders demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their connections. After a lecture/demo, student groups utilize raisins and apples to demonstrate day and night. They put togethre a...

Fourth graders conduct an experiment demonstrating the effects of water and air temperature on precipitation. They create graphs demonstrating their findings using Claris Works for Kids.