Students discuss contemporary situations in which governments mistreat people. They examine real-life instances in which people break the law for what they believe is a higher good. They role play a variety of human rights injustices.

Students examine sculptures which include animal figures made of different metals. They create their own sculptures of watches to represent a phrase about time.

Students read through the lyrics and listen to a song about biodiversity. Using pictures they draw, they interpret the song according to their prior knowledge. They identify the threats to different regions around the world and create...

Fourth graders investigate basic plant anatomy. They create an effective slide show showing the plant anatomy and life process of a plant of their choice. Students use PowerPoint to create their presentations.

Students use a leading question in order to create context for the lesson. The problem of paying attention to students is discussed in groups. An answer to the problem appears that adults should know the desire of children of being...

Sixth graders identify the ancient "cradles of civilization." They compare cultures from different parts of the Eastern Hemisphere. Students describe various ways leaders are elected, appointed, or acquire power. They discuss ways...

Middle schoolers review information covered in class through participation in action activities. The class begins standing as the teacher asks a question. Students may mingle to obtain assistance. Middle schoolers sit when they are...

In this English worksheet, students read "Britain to Pardon 306 WWI Veterans," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Students research gender oppression in Nazi Germany and organize and develop presentations. They identify patriarchal and Fascist policies in Nazi Germany.

Learners become aware of the culture, lifestyles and attitudes of Native American kids living on the Crow, Navajo and Nez Perce; reservations.

Learners play a game to improve non-verbal communication skills. They each place a playing card on their forehead without looking at the suit then they must form groups of the same suit without speaking. They reflect on the process and...

Students explore energy.  In this health and nutrition activity, students brainstorm a list of healthy foods that provide energy, and identify physical activities that burn energy.  Students complete a good nutrition worksheet.

Young scholars research and stage a debate on the question: RESOLVED that the Constitution should be amended to provide for a parliamentary system of government. They debate if a parliamentary system of government might be better.

Students study a number of work and family management roles and techniques.

Students draw a poster of a lateral view of the brain in order to label the different lobes of the brain. They examine what causes some people to be more musically intelligent than others. They dissect a cow's brain and label the...

Students study clinical depression and its various treatments.  In this depression lesson students create a poster that shows one of the misconceptions about depression. 

In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, learners answer 10 fill in the blank questions regarding aerospace industry-related words. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Learners explore the Vietnam War. In this wartime culture activity, students use primary sources to examine the impact of protests and the draft during the Vietnam War. Learners create informational posters based on their findings.

Students are shown proper stance, nocking, targeting, and release techniques of archery. They follow basic safety procedures involved in handling and using archery equipment. Students practice shooting aluminum or fiberglass shaft arrows.

Fifth graders participate in an activity in which they explore healthy lifestyles and why it is important to be active.

Students examine how African American families were affected by slavery. As a class, they watch and read King's "I Have a Dream Speech" and write a paper on how this message relates to families. In their journals, they compare and...

Students demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of the artists who painted sunflowers. They are introduced to the style of expressionism as they discuss and explore the many connections between art and culture.

Students observe and demonstrate pantomime and improvisation. They define and discuss improvisation and pantomime, then in small groups discuss and brainstorm ideas using a bag of props. Students then create and present a scene using...

For this phrasal verbs worksheet, students, for each of ten sentences, choose which phrasal verb fits best in each sentence to make each one grammatically correct.