Young scholars examine their personal interests in culture/ethnicity and what they value in terms of physical vs. Personal characteristics. They discuss the forces in society that cause gender discrimination.

Ninth graders determine that nationality is not defined by race, especially in the United States. They group into teacher created dyads with eight pictures. Four pictures are of American citizens (multiracial representations), and...

Seventh graders define terminology and explore the effects media has on our society and on individuals.  In this media evaluation lesson students work cooperatively and solve problems. 

Fifth graders discuss the forest products industry and its affects upon their communities. They inventory the wood and paper products they consume and determine how it translates into the number of trees cut. Using a spreadsheet, they...

Students explore the concept of sexism. In this tolerance lesson, students recognize the attributes of sexism and discuss how they can combat it in their own lives.

Students examine the role of religion with men and women.

Students write newspaper articles regarding their service learning experiences. In this writing skills lesson plan, students review the writing process skills to develop high-quality articles. Students write articles regarding the their...

Eighth graders consider how propaganda was used during World War I. For this World War I lesson, 8th graders analyze posters that were used to garner support for World War I. Students use the provided worksheet to...

Students discuss the concepts of same and different and then listen to a read aloud of "It's Okay to be Different," by Todd Parr. They compare the outside of brown and white eggs and then the insides. They discuss how this applies to peo

Fifth graders define character words, look for real-life examples of the traits "in action," and write an acrostic poem based on one of these qualities.

Students analyze the ways slavery shaped social and economic life in the South after 1800, how slaves forged their own culture in the face of oppression; and the role of the plantation system in shaping slaveholders and the enslaved.

Eleventh graders, in groups, analyze newspaper articles and then debate and discuss if Virginia should succeed from the Union or not.

High schoolers research Athens and Sparta and based on their research they are to make a visual aid showing their findings.

Learners participate in and conduct a survey to determine various class favorites. They collect, organize and display their data, interpret the results, and complete a packet of worksheets to display the information.

Fourth graders investigate cultural differences and determine how this knowledge will help resolve conflicts. They look at how the history of Kentucky was influenced by Native Americans. They design a conflict resolution presentation...

Students discover how to work cooperatively within a group and communicate their ideas clearly in order to reach an agreement. They summarize their experience in writing and hand down a verdict of guilt or innocence based on the...

Students engage in a activity that is concerned with the literature study of Dragonwings. They write about the story from the perspective of a reader that is well informed towards the last chapters. Students also find target vocabulary...

Fourth graders are introduced to the concept of the seasonal round and how folklife traditions vary from season to season. They begin charting dates of personal interest on seasonal round calendars by starting with birthdays. Students...

In this United States citizenship worksheet, students learn the process for how leaders are elected in the United States. Students are challenged with discussion and research questions and exercises that support the information they...

In this DNA worksheet, students access a website to determine the information that was used to understand DNA replication. Students compare the difference between observations and opinions. This worksheet has 7 short answer questions and...

Students study the social justice issues of the immigration debate. In this immigration lesson plan, students examine the role of undocumented Latino workers as they explore how trade policies and competition influence immigration...

Students explore the United States Constitution. In this government lesson, students write newspaper editorials that reflect their opinions about Amendments.

High schoolers compare historical interpretations. In this research skills lesson, students use Internet and print resources to research the controversy regarding Christopher Columbus's work as an explorer. High schoolers...

Students use persuasive devices to construct oral or written arguments. In this arguments lesson, students discuss the types of persuasive devices used in arguments and form groups to select a topic to research. Students create a...