In this Language Arts worksheet, students read a quote from Number the Stars about a swastika. Students also read a history of how the swastika was once a symbol of peace.

By first defining the characteristics and ideology of fascism, this presentation makes it easy for viewers to contextualize the rise of Mussolini in post-WWI Italy. Not only thorough and informative, the pictures and concepts featured in...

Students utilize mathematical concepts such as: measurement, ratio and proportion and geometric probability to analyze the components of the U.S. Flag. They collect, organize and interpret data by constructing charts, tables and graphs...

Fifth graders role play the position of an explorer traveling to the new world. They research the explorers journey and create their own explorer's notebook. They complete different activities and then present their evidence to the class.

Students create patriotic books about the United States and some of its special symbols.

Students explore the impact of world events on past Olympics as a springboard for understanding the cultural, political, and social climate surrounding the 2002 Winter Olympics after the events of September 11, 2001.

Students write a description and create a flag to represent their school based on the example of the Delaware Flag.

Young scholars are divided into two groups and discuss the meaning of symbolism, giving examples. They observe the picture of the Delaware Flag as a symbol of the state which has the State Seal and review the events that led up to the...

Students are introduced to the Olympic rings and their historic significance as an international symbol. Working in small groups, they research the history behind the Olympic symbol using traditional research methods. Using the intended...

First graders explore Chinese folktales. In this Chinese folktale activity ,students read Chinese folktales, locate China on a map, and color the Chinese flag. Students are given sentence strips to hold and must arrange themselves...

Students recognize different types of families through literature. In this families lesson, students understand that all families have similarities and differences. Students complete a worksheet about the traditions in their family and a...

For this current events worksheet, learners analyze political cartoons about the feature American icons. Students respond to 4 talking point questions.

Students calculate the tangent ratio given a right triangle. In this trigonometry lesson, students use a right triangle and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.

Students take a closer look at the World Cup of 2006. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about football and the worldwide competition. Students discuss the positive and negative...

Given examples of modern terrorist attacks, learners discuss the characteristics of violent extremists and what measures are currently being taken to prevent attacks by such groups.

Students solve problems with ratios and proportions. In this algebra lesson,students apply the concept of ratios and proportions to the real world.

Soccer practice. Practice some of the basic skills. Then play some small 4 vs. 4 games in preparation for the class World Cup tournament. Lesson 13 out of 20 in this soccer unit. There are links to the other lessons as well as to the...

Improve language skills by having your class read an article about Memorial Day. After reading, they respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill-in-the-blank questions, 30 multiple-choice questions, 12 word-scramble questions, 30...

Third graders brainstorm and write summary of things they learned about American Flag, edit another student's summary, rewrite their own summary, and conference with teacher before writing final copy.

Students investigate a world map, a United States map, a state map, a county map and a city map. They locate each student's house on the city map and put a length of yarn from their house to a country of one of their ancestors.

Students eat food, make crafts, read books, and wear costumes all to learn about another culture. In this culture lesson plan, students can also go to a museum.

Young scholars complete a unit about the geography and culture of Mexico. They compare and contrast the weather of their own city and Mexico, read books about Mexico, count in Spanish, color in a flag of Mexico and the Mexican Coat of...

Students search the Internet through a sequence of steps to reach the country of their nationality. They research and collect information about their country.

Students research endangered animals and plants.  In this biology lesson, students are read Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species by Alexandra Wright before they begin searching for information to complete an endangered species...