Students compare the leadership skills of Washington and Bolivar. In this Latin American history lesson, students read biographical information about George Washington and Simon Bolivar. Students compare the men to better understand the...

Students explore the U.S. plan for federal government. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students investigate a chart on the responsibilities of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches of governments. Students complete a...

Students examine American involvement in World War I. In this World War I lesson, students investigate Wilson's policy of neutrality as they read excerpts from his messages to Congress. Students respond to questions regarding the...

Students discover the four main food groups by categorizing their own diet.  In this healthy eating lesson, students utilize a chart with pictures of food to identify which food belongs in which food group.  Students discuss...

Students talk about how their peers can influence their behavior. In this peer pressure lesson, students complete a KWL chart on peer pressure, read a handout on peer pressure and break into groups to discuss the information. Students...

Young scholars research the Great Depression. In this Great Depression lesson plan, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of the plight of migrant farm workers during the Great Depression as they read...

In this propaganda techniques worksheet, students write the technique next to the sentence read by a candidate. Students complete 12 problems.

Students look into their community's historical changes. In this community lesson, students see what draws  people to their community and research important buildings or national historic sites. They look at local architecture and...

Students explore demographic shifts. In this Canadian Census instructional activity, students interpret data from the 2006 Census to determine the needs of the Aboriginal population in the country.

Students consider the impact of dishonestly. For this ethics lesson, students will discuss the pros and cons of dishonesty.

Learners take a closer look at Constitutional Amendments. In this Progressive Era lesson, students discover how the amendment process works and then examine 4 amendments proposed during the era in Connecticut. Learners research primary...

Eleventh graders investigate 1920's America. In this political cartoon lesson, 11th graders interpret political cartoons from the 1920's and respond to the provided analysis questions that accompany the cartoons.

Eleventh graders explore opinions regarding U.S. involvement in Vietnam. In this primary source analysis lesson, 11th graders analyze political cartoons related to the Vietnam War and then respond to the provided discussion questions.

Students add punctuation to a passage from King Lear and compare their version to the First Folio version.  In this Shakespeare and punctuation lesson, students discuss the difference punctuation can make on a set of words. ...

Students determine the most critical elements of King Lear, Act I using a Silent Scene Model.  For this King Lear lesson, students will create a silent scene based on a scene from Act I of King Lear and act out their scenes for the...

Students explore online journalism. In this journalism lesson, students discover how electronic medias are changing journalism, examine the conventions of electronic media, and discuss the authority and reliability of forms of electronic...

In this popular, trade, or scholarly article activity, learners read and review at least three given articles.  Students identify the type of article and give reasons for their choice. Learners are given a list of questions to...

Learners develop and apply strategies using visualization. In this reading lesson, students listen to sounds and draw images that depict the audio recordings. Learners then apply this visualization strategy to nonfiction material...

In this Mexican history learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the Tragic Ten Days of the Mexican Revolution.

Students choose and create an investigative journalism piece. In this journalism writing activity, students work in groups to develop and investigative television show. The end result is for students to create a video with a 40 minute...

Learners explore society by analyzing current events. In this homeless epidemic instructional activity, students discuss the problem of people who don't have housing and the adverse affects on everyday people. Learners identify ways to...

Learners discuss the Bill of Rights and how the Bill of Rights relates to everyday life. In this Bill of Rights lesson plan, students identify and explain each amendment.

Young scholars explore physics by creating a magazine cover in class. In this flight lesson, students identify the motion and force that must be generated in order for a jet engine to lift off the ground. Young scholars create a...

Fifth graders analyze well written and poorly written essays and define the four steps in the writing process. In this writing lesson plan, 5th graders edit poorly written essays.