Students study the environmental factors that affect food systems and choices. In this food systems and health lesson, students study global and national information about obesity. Students study photos and captions about the topic....

Students study the Canadian North. In this Canadian North instructional activity, students study the physical characteristics and the lifestyles of people in that region. Students complete map making and creative activities that help...

Ninth graders explore quality of life issues in the developing world through the lens of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders study the factors necessary to and affecting...

Students create a flowchart of the carbon footprint of food from production to disposal. In this biology lesson, students brainstorm ways to reduce greenhouse gases by smart food choices. They create a blog promoting ways to eat low...

High schoolers demonstrate a knowledge of a historic period (Shang Dynasty) and an appreciation of a different culture (Chinese) by making a ceramic container that is meant to hold something of value.

Students examine the Great Migration of African Americans to the North from the South. After reading a primary source document, they respond to the letter given a set of questions. In groups, they research the funding for white and...

Students examine the Immigration Acts of 1862 and 1865. They discover how Chinese immigrants faced prejudice. They interview a first or second generation immigrant.

Tenth graders propose strategies for enhancing and maintaining emotional health and well-being encourage respect for others.

Eighth graders analyzed photos, which were used to complete a group story with photo. The project was designed to develop skills in and positive attitudes toward reading, writing, and oral presentations.

Students research various events relating to the Chicana rights movement in order to analyze the Chicana Caucus Resolutions passed in 1973.

Pupils experience the dilemma deer face when they must browse for many hours daily yet also be on the alert for danger. They browse like deer, and demonstrate how deer react when danger appears.

Students research teen smoking and present a PowerPoint presentation, which be their personal anti-smoking campaign for their peers.

Ninth graders use the internet to research a city or town on the "Walk Across Texas" route. They create a brochure or booklet advertising their assigned city or town.

Fourth grade reading students study art works by famous artists. They use various tools for learning about the artist, and they present their information by writing and speaking about the artist. They also create artwork in the style of...

Third graders examine the concept of conservation by brainstorming things that are made from trees and then describe other natural resources and how people use them to live. They listen to a chant on conservation and recite it to music.

Students import US Historical Climate Network mean temperature data into Excel from a station of their choice. They are guided through the activity on how to use Excel for statistical calculations, graphing, and linear trend estimates.

Students work together to determine a new site for a harbor. Using the Internet, they research the impact of an oil spill on the oceans and wildlife. They present their findings to the class and a solution to the problem.

This lesson discusses the implementation of classroom norms. These norms are inclusive and should transcend to the norms of the school.

Each student is asked to become a herpetologist or snake expert in this instructional activity and research a snake species. They prepare a fact sheet for inclusion into a class field guide. The goal is for students to become more aware...

Is globalization a dirty word? Well not according to a recent study conducted by the World Bank. The report, entitled Globalization, Growth, and Poverty: Building an Inclusive World Economy, makes the case for globalization as a method...

Fall in love with the bright colors, rhythmic music, delicious food, and fascinating people of Greece as you begin to discover another culture. Studying other cultures cultivates a sense of respect and pride for self and others and...

In much of the social studies-especially courses focused on world history, geography, and culture-there has been a long-standing awareness that the experience of women has been left out of the narrative. Recent changes in state,...