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The Piano
Second graders read The Piano and become familiar with racial discrimination. In this racial discrimination book lesson, 2nd graders answer comprehension question to focus on the importance of the book. Students discuss the...
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Southern Society during the Civil War: Black Society
Students research and discuss the societal changes during the Civil War as it relates to various parts of southern society. In this southern society during the civil war lesson, students examine what life was like for slaves during the...
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TEXT MESSAGING
High schoolers examine the differences between standard and non-standard English and use text-speak to rewrite a plot summary and a news story. They identify a type of non-standard English and determine the characteristics that make it...
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An Analysis of Jim Crow Laws and their Effects on Race Relations
First graders analyze the role of the Jim Crow laws on race relations. As a class, they are segregated based on the color shirt they have or some other simple criteria and wear either a square or circle sticker representing the majority...
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The Quest
Students explore the many ways spirituality may be practiced. They evaluate the causes and consequences of differing world views and the policy of multiculturalism and its implication for Canada. They create personal symbols for...
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Bedrich Smetana
Students discuss the Genesee River and they describe the different things they might see on its shore. They are asked to name different activities people do around the river. Students related the Genesee to the Moldau, they are told a...
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Charles Dickens Activity Worksheets Chapters 1-12
In these Charles Dickens worksheets, students complete several different activities that cover chapters one through twelve of the text.
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Having a Savings Plan
Students discover the importance of saving and spending. In this finance lesson, students read the book Kermit the Hermit and discuss the differences between needs and wants. The students complete worksheets concerning money in their...
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Primary Lessons for Grades K-2
Students study wildlife and identify similarities and differences between their home and wild environments. In this wildlife lesson plan, students make connections between wildlife and wildlife habitats. Students then build...
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The Four Corners Region of the United States Cultures, Ruins and Landmarks
Students who live in the inner city are introduced to the four corners region of the United States. In groups, they examine how the region differs compared to where they live and their culture. They develop maps of the area and locate...
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The Exchange, Destruction and Reconstruction of Architectural Signs and Symbols in Mexico-Tenochtitlan: A History of Order and Power
Fifth graders use the internet to research the history of cultures throughout the world. In groups, they disucss the meaning of various symbols and view Tenochtitlan as a center of power and wealth. They use everyday materials to...
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Water Cycle
Third graders define and discuss evaporation, precipitation, condensation, and collection, color web pages to illustrate Water Cycle book, listen to stories about Water Cycle, play trivia game to demonstrate knowledge of what they...
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Polygon People
Learners identify polygons. In this polygon people lesson, students draw required shapes and construct a polygon person. They identify each shape and its characteristics. The lesson may be extended by allowing learners...
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Searching for Meanings Benath the Surface of the Poem
Students read "Soccer Until Dusk". As a class, they discuss the various settings and actions in the poem and discuss the life in Guatemala and compare it with the United States. To end the lesson, they complete a journal reflection...
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I Saw A Ship A-Sailing
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the reading of the story while focusing upon the development of vocabulary and reading fluency. They practice reading while running their finger underneath the text to follow along with...
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A New Business: Vinnie's Pizzeria and the Lessons of Supply and Demand
In this supply and demand worksheet, students read about supply and demand and the impact these can have on a new business. They then answer the 9 questions in the packet. The answers are at the end of the packet.
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ABC, I Believe - Beware of the Dogs
Students discover the importance of NOT getting involved in someone else's fight and NOT to getting others involved in their fights. In this beware of the dogs lesson plan, students read the Bible verse: Proverbs 26:17 and participate in...
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Dr. Seuss Comes to the Gym
Demonstrate different motor activities to honor Dr. Seuss's birthday. A literacy-based physical education lesson prompts young readers to perform group activities such as tumbling, jumping rope, throwing frisbees, and hopping....
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Animal Habitats
Young scholars research an animal and their habitat. In this animal habitat lesson, students observe a WebQuest that describes the different habitats: deserts, tundra, rainforest, forest, and ocean. They determine which habitat their...
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Barter and Trade
Students explore the concepts of bartering and trading. In this algebra lesson, students barter with each other for different items. They use special cards to designate ownership of an item as they explore the complexity of bartering.
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Getting Ready to Become An Adult
Young scholars participate in a problem solving activity and discuss how effective their solution was. In this getting ready to become an adult lesson, students read Ta-ne-e-ka and use guiding questions to address the relationships...
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David's Day
Students read David's story, paragraph by paragraph, in order. At the end of each paragraph, have students identify the bullying behavior. They draw where David is on the scale so students can see David getting more unhappy with each...
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Native American Interdisciplinary Educational Unit
Students research various Native American stories and legends. They participate in reader's theater, write original legends, cook Native American foods, construct dioramas and view Native American art and artifacts.
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As You Like It Couples Quiz: Fun Trivia Quiz
Are you studying As You Like It? If so, this online quiz might be useful for you! This quiz is made up of ten questions about the different relationships between the characters in William Shakespeare's play. Help your class get the...