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Channel Catfish
Students study the life and biology of the Channel Catfish. In this aquatic biology lesson, students will examine the external and internal features of the catfish along with their breeding habits and environment. This lesson includes...
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Race into Reading
Pupils create a career exploration experience for elementary students. In this career exploration lesson, pupils select a career field d to read about to elementary children. Students then present the Career Exploration Day to the...
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World Hunger
Students research the causes and effects of world hunger on children. In this world hunger lesson, students discuss causes and effects of hunger around the world and research a specific area affected by hunger. Students prepare a...
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New Deal Programs: Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Students research New Deal programs. In this Great Depression lesson, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of the effects of the depression and how WPA programs and other New Deal programs impacted people's...
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Identifying Propaganda Techniques
For this propaganda techniques worksheet, students write the technique next to the sentence read by a candidate. Students complete 12 problems.
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Redesigning the Classroom
Students redesign the classroom space. In this geometry instructional activity, students part take in making classroom rules and assigning value to the space in the classroom. They investigate measuring and problem solving in this...
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A Time to Break Silence
Eleventh graders investigate Martin Luther King's decision to speak out against the war in Vietnam. In this American History lesson, 11th graders read excerpts of MLK's speech. Students examine why King made the decision to...
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Cut Outs: Shapes and Symbols
Students create collages based on Juan Quick-to-See Smith's "Ode to Chief Seattle." In this shapes, symbols and Native American instructional activity, students examine the "Ode to Chief Seattle" and Henri Matisse's cutout work. Students...
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Civil War: A Terrible Swift Sword
Students explore the Civil War. In this American History lesson, students use guiding questions and primary resources to better comprehend the events of the Civil War. This lesson actually includes 3 complete lessons that cover, North v....
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Early America
Young scholars explore what a leader represents. For this social science lesson, students discuss what the traits, qualities, or characteristics are of a leader. Young scholars also understand that leaders existed in America's past and...
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Energy Plans and their Impact on You
For this energy worksheet, students read articles on the internet about energy and answer short answer questions. Students answer 10 questions total.
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Alexander the Great
Ninth graders explore how Alexander the Great expanded his empire and spread Greek culture. In this World History lesson, 9th graders research the concept of Hellenistic Culture.
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Aztec Leaders
Students research the accomplishments of Aztec leaders. In this early civilizations lesson, students research Itzcoatl, Montezuma I, Ahuizotl, Montezuma II, and Cuaucht moc. Students use their research findings to create...
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Farm Animals: blind folded
Students yell out their farm animal noise while being blind folded and have to find their animal group. In this group activity lesson plan, students learn how to work together to achieve a common goal.
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Soccer Dribbling Individual and Partner
Students practice dribbling in the sport of soccer. In this soccer dribbling lesson plan, students practice this skill individually and with a partner.
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Cuban Missile Crisis
Eleventh graders determine how causation shaped the Cuban Missile Crisis. In this Cold War lesson, 11th graders examine photographs and documents related to the crisis and analyze the television address that President Kennedy made to the...
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The People of Kansas: Who Are They and Why Are They Here?
Students examine the settlement patterns of the Kansas Territory. In this Kansas history lesson, students analyze primary documents from the pioneers in the territory. Students write letters or perform skits that feature their findings.
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Bad Bard/Good Bard: Coming to Character through Preconceptions of Shakespearean Acting
Students practice their own acting skills. In this Shakespeare lesson, students participate in choral readings and reenact scenes from The Taming of the Shrew. Students then discuss the difficulties of Shakespearean acting.
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"I Banish You": Using Visual and Auditory Imagery to Connect with Speech
Students analyze a monologue by Coriolanus in Shakespeare's play of the same name. For this literature lesson plan, students discuss and define betrayal and the events surrounding Coriolanus' banishment from Rome.
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Cause and Effect
Learners examine the role of the Prince's Trust. In this British charities lesson plan, students research selected websites to determine the type of charity work that is performed by the Prince's Trust. Learners also research the work of...
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A Crossroads in Israel
Students explore Middle Eastern relations. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the history of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Students determine how...
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Europe (1848-1871)
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about European history between 1848 and 1871.
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Milton Hershey and His Times
Students explore the accomplishments of Milton Hershey. In this historical analysis lesson, students research Hershey's life and the historical events that occurred during his life. Students create timelines that feature both sets of...
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Graphing : research and record information
First graders create graphs. In this graphing lesson, 1st graders create a floor graph using their bodies to record information. They create picture graphs after collecting information.