Students analyze the symbolism in the portrait The Artist in His Museum. In this symbolism lesson plan, students analyze the portrait and then create their own portrait containing symbolism.

Students perform a readers theater about Anne Hutchinson and her religious dissent. In this religious dissent lesson plan, students re-enact her trial through the reader's theater.

Students examine primary sources to discover information about life in the 20th century. In this propaganda lesson, students analyze posters from the time period and present their findings to their classmates. 

Eighth graders examine the impact of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation through the eyes of Indiana soldiers. In this American Civil War instructional activity, 8th graders read the proclamation and then students write essays that...

Students discover how Japanese dissidents spoke out against the injustice practiced in Imperial Japan. In this Japanese history activity, students listen to a lecture about the silent dissidents in the nation prior to World War II and...

Ninth graders consider the impact of development on African kingdoms. In this cultural diversity lesson, 9th graders conduct independent research to determine how development has changed Africa. Students write research papers based on...

Students examine technological advancements in music and broadcast over the decades.

Eighth graders utilize many sources (books, computer, magazines, etc...) to research the eras of the Emancipation Proclamation and Civil Rights Movement and create a T-Chart comparison.

Students develop a descriptive and informative brochure for a National Park. They focus on the history and geology of the park, environmental concerns, and visitor actions that could eliminate the environmental concerns.

Young scholars read excerpts from Jon Scieszka's novel, 2095, prior to presenting their vision of the future in a creative project accompanied by written explanation. They design a museum exhibit which shows a scene from a science...

Tenth graders participate in a instructional activity guided by an essential question: in what ways does choreographer, Mark Morris' work, "The Office," reflect Eastern-European traditional folk dance? During the instructional...

Students study the history and importance of clay and pottery. They observe a video dealing the kiln. Students explore ideas for improving construction of pottery. They demonstrate a variety of construction methods and identify the...

Eighth graders explore the nature of the European colonization in the Americas. They compare how it relates to the inception of their community. Students identify the major players in America's colonization and explore the motivations...

Eighth graders research Ancient Egyptian gods and their functions. Using the internet, 8th graders explore Ancient Egyptian history. Using computer technology (Photo Story or PowerPoint), students create a presentation. They explain...

Ninth graders create a working definition of civil society.  In this US History instructional activity, 9th graders create a list of terms that help make up the term civil society.  Students examine the case study of life in...

Students examine foods from other countries. In this multicultural lesson, students write down names of different restaurants and categorize pictures of foods according to the specific restaurant. For example, Won Ton Soup would be...

Students listen to classical music and create a listening map for each piece. In this classical music lesson, students select a piece of classical music and create a visual map for the piece. Students set their pictures to music in a...

Student examine the elements of literature. In this literature lesson, students follow the provided procedures to review the novel Copper Sun by Sharon Draper.

Young scholars research Muhammad Ali's act of civil disobedience. In this civil disobedience lesson plan, students research Ali's defiance of the Vietnam War draft and compare his reasoning to Martin Luther King's thoughts on the war....

Students investigate the geographic features of the surface of the moon. In this lunar relief map lesson, students watch and discuss the Apollo II Moon landing and make preliminary plans for their lunar maps.

Students explore the concept of immigration. In this immigration lesson plan, students read literature, analyze photographs, and evaluate political cartoons that reflect feelings about immigration in America during Industrialization....

Students read about and identify on maps the physical characteristics of mountains. In this mountains lesson plan, students also write about the characteristics using personification.

First graders are introduced to the accomplishments of scientist and inventor George Washington Carver. They get to experience a variety of products created from peanuts and make a collage of the way we use peanuts today.

Students visit an online museum and storybook to examine what life was like for African Americans during and after the Civil War.