Middle schoolers remember the September 11 terrorist attacks. For this public memorials lesson, students research 20th century memorials. Middle schoolers then design their own memorials for the victims at the World Trade...

Learners examine the contributions of Holocaust heroes. In this Holocaust lesson, students watch "Holocaust Heroes," and discuss the stories shared in the video. Learners create scrapbooks that feature the real or fictional account...

Middle schoolers compare the role of federal and local government. In this government lesson, students watch "Separation of Powers." Middle schoolers discuss the federal and state powers prior to participating in a simulation that...

Students discover the role of technology in 20th century conflicts. For this technological advancement lesson, students research how World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and the War in Iraq were fought. Students compose essays that...

Students examine the Kennedy presidency. In this presidential history lesson, students watch "Resolving Kennedy's Legacy." Students then discuss the provided questions regarding the presidency and write position papers about about the...

Students imagine what it was like to be part of the Lewis and Clark expedition. In this Lewis and Clark Expedition lesson, students watch "East Meets West: Americans on the Move," and then write journal entries from the...

High schoolers explore the Incan culture. In this Incan history lesson plan, students research the rebellions that occured upon the arrival of the Spanish conquistdors. High schoolers write essays regarding the rebellions and...

Learners explore the rule of women throughout history. In this world history instructional activity, students participate in a panel discussion which requires them to share the strengths and weaknesses of selected women rulers.

Students study the Titanic disaster. For this research skills lesson, students watch "Turmoil in 20th Century Europe," and then discuss how experts have provided the public information about the disaster. Students research the disaster...

Young scholars explore the Sistine Chapel. In this European history lesson, students watch "Sistine Chapel Frescoes: Scenes from Genesis." Young scholars then discuss the Vatican and the role of the Pope. Students then visit a website to...

Students create Egyptian rulers trading cards. In this ancient Egypt lesson plan, students research Internet and print resources for information regarding Egyptian rulers. Students use the information to create trading cards...

Students examine the gold-mining industry in Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students watch "Africa: Economics and Change," investigate the challenges of working in mines, research attributes and production of gold and discuss...

Learners create a mural of one of the Mesozoic Periods. In this geologic timeline lesson plan, students will research the plants and animals that lived in the Mesozoic Era in order to create a mural to scale that represents one of the...

Young scholars examine the differences between a scavenger and a predator.  In this predator lesson students research an animal and study its physical traits. 

Learners discuss the Atlantic slave trade and the facts about the St. John revolt.  In this investigative lesson students write a personal account of a person involved in the revolt. 

Students study global warming including its causes and effects.  For this creative lesson students make posters on global warming.   

High schoolers explore the recent research on dinosaurs.  In this dinosaur lesson plan students write a report on the new findings and how it has changed ideas on dinosaurs. 

Students examine how women in sports has changed over the years. In this women in sports lesson students research the benefits of being active. 

Students explore the implications of tobacco use. In this personal health lesson plan, students participate in a classroom activity that calls for them to characterize a smoker and then examine the harmful effects of smoking on...

In this creation myths activity, students match the 15 Native American creation stories or characters listed with the appropriate 15 descriptions.

In this geography practice worksheet, students match the 17 listed states to the appropriate 17 listed capital cities located in the United States.

Students create a visual timeline of skyscrapers built in the past 20 years. For this physical science lesson, students research important facts about the building. They discuss the challenges architects face when building skyscrapers.

Students identify the different professions that are related to electricity.  In this professions lesson students write a story about performing one of these jobs and share it with the class.

Students perform tests in the lab to identify an unknown substance. In this physical science lesson, students observe the physical and chemical properties of substances. They formulate a conclusion based on experimental results.