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Multiply by Two-Digit Numbers
In this multiplication worksheet, students solve 13 problems in which dollars and cents or 3 digit numbers are multiplied by 2 digits. Students will need to rewrite some of the problems.
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Worksheet 3: Assessing Your Resources and Needs
In this group project resources and needs worksheet, students assess what is required of them to complete a research task as they respond to 3 short answer questions and complete an internal resources and needs graphic organizer.
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Total English Advanced: Linking Words of Time and Contrast
In this linking words of time and contrast worksheet, students fill in the blanks in 10 sentences with the appropriate words from the word bank and then use 5 of the linking words to write a paragraph.
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Ethical Dilemmas
Students analyze anthropological case studies. In this specific Ethical Dilemmas lesson, students make ethical judgments based on the case study analysis. Students work cooperatively in small groups to reach their conclusions.
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Committing to Nonviolence: A Lesson from Viva La Causa
Students examine the social change movements of the American 20th century. In this nonviolence lesson, students research the work of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Caesar Chavez. Students compare and contrast the social...
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Gender Shouldn't Limit You!
Students examine political gender biases. In this Teaching Tolerance instructional activity, students participate in a mock classroom election which requires them to vote for a boy or a girl. Students discuss the election results and...
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Digging Into the Past
Fifth graders study fossils and how they are charted. In this fossil lesson plan, 5th graders research the excavation process of discovering fossils, and view fossils. They then do a hands on activity that involves plastic fossils that...
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Politics: From Royalty to Democracy
Learners explore forms of government in the Middle East. In this government systems lesson plan, students watch videos, listen to lectures, and explore websites regarding the forms of government in the Middle East
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Country Capitals
Students define the meaning of country capital. In this country capital lesson, students identify the symbol and find country capitals. Students locate and label capital cities on a map and insert the capital symbol.
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Circle of Caring
Young scholars examine lives that have been lived for the positive good of others. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss famous philanthropists and what they have in common. Young scholars define philanthropy, discuss what caring...
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Defining Caring
Students demonstrate the philanthropic act of caring. In this character education lesson, students brainstorm synonyms for care or caring and think of ways to demonstrate caring qualities.
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A Long Walk
Seventh graders identify ways people persevere in a difficult situation. In this character education instructional activity, 7th graders watch a video about a man with cerebral palsy and discuss ways he perseveres.
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Random Acts of Kindness
Students make a bookmark. For this community lesson, students review the meaning of caring. They discuss how doing small acts of kindness can affect a community, and they make a bookmark to remind them to do kind things for others.
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Stick Your Neck Out
Students research stories of teens who care using a website embedded in the lesson. In this character education lesson, students read about students who performed philanthropic acts and discuss the projects that most influenced them.
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What is Democracy?
Students explore the facets of democracy. In this civic responsibility activity, students create a definition of democracy and discuss the difference between a spectator and a participatory citizen. Students discuss whose...
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Caring and Gratitude
Students understand the importance of being grateful for what they have. In this philanthropic lesson, students respond to a quote by Matthew McConaughey about gratitude. Students brainstorm a list of important things in their lives and...
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What Type of Caring?
Eighth graders examine how they care about others. For this caring lesson, 8th graders make a list of five things that they care about and place them on charts that are placed around the room. They classify them according to what type of...
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Feed Just One
Students reflect on the life of Mother Teresa. In this character education lesson, students are introduced to Mother Teresa and how she exemplified caring for others. Students read a short biography about her and answer questions about...
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Character Education: Caring- Oprah Winfrey
Students explore celebrity philanthropy. In this character development lesson plan, students read an article and discuss Oprah Winfrey's involvement in several charitable organizations.
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Courageous Heroes
Students investigate the concept of a hero. In this character education lesson, students define courage and discuss heroes they know. Students brainstorm ways to describe a hero and create an acrostic poem.
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Courage to Change the World
Young scholars explore the life of Nelson Mandela. In this biographical lesson, students read a biography about Nelson Mandela and discuss his life accomplishments. Young scholars watch an Internet video about Mandela and discuss...
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A Straightforward Approach
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this character education lesson, students discuss the value of honesty and consider honesty towards self, family, friends, and the community as they write a reflection.
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Act of Honesty
Students analyze examples of honesty. In this character education lesson, students role play various situations and decide if they should engage in honest or dishonest behaviors.
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Bigger than Life
Middle schoolers explore courage. For this moral and character development lesson, students read biographical information about Jackie Robinson and identify examples of courage exemplified in his life story.