Students evaluate the notion of aging by reviewing some of the studies that occurred on John Glenn's space shuttle mission.

In this homonym quiz activity, students complete a total of 20 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct homonym to fill in blanks in sentences. 

Learners explore traditional methods of weather observation. In this weather lesson, students interview grown-ups regarding wind. Learners learn how winds can help forecast weather.

In this youth and old age dictation worksheet, students take dictation on a passage containing various terms associated with youth and old age.

Fourth graders investigate the concept of heroes and role models within the Native American community. They use primary and secondary resources to answer specific questions intended to bring the students to a definition of Native...

Students examine the existence of stereotypes and how various forms of media help to reinforce them. Groups discuss common stereotypes on a list of popular television shows. Student groups design a storyboard for an autobiographical...

Students examine living on a fixed income. In this financial analysis lesson, students discuss living on a fixed income and discuss wants and needs. Students research money saving tips and create a PowerPoint about the topic. Students...

Young scholars participate in talking circles regarding governance issues. In this self-governance lesson, students examine First Nations and land claims in the Great Slave Lake area  in Canada.

Students discuss the needs of senior citizens. They assist them with basic household chores. They gain pride in helping others and reflect in their journals.

In this critical reading activity, students read a passage about cycles of American generations then answer three questions based on the reading.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage from the Middle Ages that says bad things about the youth in the early 12th century. Students answer 9 multiple choice questions about the passage.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of caring. In this character education lesson, students consider how to show others they care about them as they brainstorm and discuss acts of caring.

Students explore the concept of erosion. In this erosion lesson, students discuss the effects of 2 classroom demonstrations that replicate coastal erosion.

Learners participate in talking circles. In this self-governance lesson, students examine human rights from the perspective of Native Americans. Learners must set up a self-government model for the reserve described.

Tenth graders examine the First Nations Treaty. In this Canadian history lesson, 10th graders participate in talking circles that require them to analyze "The Royal Proclamation."

Eleventh graders examine the First Nations Treaty. In this Canadian history lesson, 11th graders participate in talking circles that require them to compare "Human Rights," with the First Nations Treaty.

Twelfth graders explore the history and current issues facing First Nations treaties. In this native studies lesson, 12th graders research modern land claims in Canada and write reports based on their findings.

Students observe star charts to understand the difference between a star and a planet. In this star lesson plan, students also explain why we see different stars at different times of the year.

Students examine the occupations of a variety of community helpers such as doctors, policemen, firemen, nurses, and others by listening to a read aloud. They find pictures in magazines to glue to a classroom mural of occupations.

Fifth graders discuss Potlatch and how the First Nation's government was handled where births, deaths, and marriages were recorded. In this government lesson plan, 5th graders watch a video, write in journals, and paint portraits.

Pupils develop archeological skills in order to explain how scientists determine what ancient cultures were like. They develop an appreciation of the work that is involved in finding out about our past.

Learners read Nervous Conditions and explore freedom and oppression. They discuss types of oppression and list examples of discrimination. They create collages or timelines about the novel. They research present day Zimbabwe and make a...

In this sentence completion worksheet, students use the words in the word list to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. There is no theme or connection between the words.

Students participate in a holiday giving activity to learn about community involvement. In this community outreach lesson, students discuss giving and receiving as well as the gift of time. Students prepare songs and holiday cards to...