Students examine the anti-lynching campaign sponsored by the NAACP in the 1930's. In this social justice lesson, students study the history of the anti-lynching campaign and determine why it was not successful. Students conduct research...

For this causes of World War II assessment worksheet, students respond to 10 graphic organizer and essay questions regarding appeasement, the League of Nations, and World War I.

Students participate in various shared reading and writing activities related to the classic fairytale "The Princess and the Pea." They identify the story elements, write an opening sentence for the beginning of the story, and discuss...

Young scholars explore the key events of the Hundred Years' War Using computer technology, they research the life of Joan of Arc. Students explain Joan's military and political strategies and their importance in history. Young scholars...

Students are introduced to the economic roles of the federal government. Using the internet, they read information related to government spending and the actual dollar amounts attached to budget items. In groups, they develop their own...

Students identify significant events that helped shaped 2006. Completing a news quiz, they discuss the importance and impact of each event mentioned. They create their own news quizzes to be used as a class. They create a poster...

In this online interactive literature instructional activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. Students may check some of their answers online.

Students discover the lightweighting concept used by manufacturers. In this environmental education lesson plan, students research the reduction of the amount of aluminum used in cans. Students wrap the lesson plan up by writing a...

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students study letters and letter sounds and are to be used throughout the year. They predict the letters and sounds and words that are represented by each letter. Letter and sound recognition can be assessed through one to one...

In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions about Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Students may check some of their answers online.

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

The young scholars will listen to the story When the Fly Flew In, and be able to identify the main idea of the story and many of the (supporting) details. Students will also develop an appreciation for the humor and illustrations. After...

Students are able to describe all of the Civil War terms. They are able to wonder why things happened. Students are able to tell that the United States used to be two countries.

Learners identify one object that would tell the story of their lives. In groups, they determine what can and cannot be told from objects left behind. After watching a video, they compare and contrast chicken bones to human bones. To...

You can use this PowerPoint to aid your lesson on the Minoans and Mycenaeans. The developments of these ancient cultures are outlined with corresponding facts and images. Tip: After your lesson, have students create a timeline of the...

Take a break from literature study to address some grammatical concerns. Using a text you've already read in your class, show how to analyze pronoun use. After watching the master, pairs analyze a short excerpt on their own, identifying...

Drama enthusiasts explore the importance of set and action in conveying dramatic tension. They act out a polished dramatic piece using the set as a key component of their story. This should be connected to setting as it is also used in...

Students make popcorn to summarize end of five senses unit.

Eighth graders are introduced to concepts related to the Solar System. In groups, they participate in an experiment in which they must describe a ray of light and how it travels. They draw a diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum and...

High schoolers examine the time period of the Harlem Renaissance. As a class, they are introduced to five artists and discuss their art and techniques. Using the internet, they also research the philosophers of the time period and how...

Fifth graders examine the causes and effects of the American Revolution. In groups, they make a portfolio page and write a response to the Proclamation of 1763. They also make a timeline of the events of the Boston Massacre and answer...

Students examine historical evidence regarding the atomic bomb. In this Truman presidency activity, students research images and documents about the use of the bomb in Japan. Students write position papers that identify their stance on...

Students study the interaction between the inhabitants of the state of Utah and its geographic features. In this Utah geography instructional activity, students determine how the geographic feature of Utah affected it settlement, land...