Students discover the Society of Friends. In this Quakers lesson, students research the Quakers and discuss how their beliefs and works are philanthropic and contribute to core democratic values.

Students explore philanthropy through literature. In this service learning lesson, students consider character traits as they read Seedfolks. Students record their notes regarding the characters in the story of a community garden in...

Students explore the concept of caring. In this character education lesson, students consider how to show others they care about them as they brainstorm and discuss acts of caring.

Students read an article from USA Today about technology and the music business. In this news article lesson, students read an article about failed musicians and their new roles in music and technology. Students discuss the article and...

Students explore the work of 3 for All. In this performing arts lesson plan, students watch a video segment about the improvisation group 3 for All, study improvisation, and participate in their own improvisation routines.

Students complete a research activity about themselves. They access an article on brainstorming and identifying personality traits. Students brainstorm about their personality traits and view a related PowerPoint. Students create their...

In this novel analysis lesson, students read the short script about Lord of the Flies related activity. Students then complete a survival activity relating to the story.

Seventh graders study communism. In this world history lesson, 7th graders discuss the similarities and differences between communism and democracies by writing Venn Diagrams.

Students explore U.S. politics by completing a class project. In this National policy lesson, students review and compare the National Service Act of 1990 and the Kennedy Service Act and the importance of service in the U.S.A. Students...

Students explore nature by participating in a class lab activity. In this human vs. nature lesson, students examine a group of items in their classroom and discuss whether they were created naturally or have been altered or created by...

Learners create a portrait of themselves with a grandparent.  In this visual art instructional activity, students read the book entitled The Hello Goodbye Window and discuss the events.  Learners then draw a portrait of...

Students explore philosophy by participating in a philanthropic activity. In this book read-in activity, students collect a group of used books and illustrate an image to go along with the story. Students donate these books to a shelter...

Students delve into the music of bebop style jazz and the life and talents of some of the great musicians. The styles of Charlie Parker and James Moody are compared and contrasted in this lesson.

Students read the book Little Klein and do activities that go along with the book. In this reading lesson, students read the given book and do activities with it that include a maze, a crossword, and a drawing.

Students demonstrate how to be a philanthropist. In this philanthropy lesson, students read the story The Wartville Wizard and discuss ways to become a philanthropist. Students participate in a good deed by volunteering to clean up trash.

Students identify the sequence of events in a text. In this literacy lesson, students read the book Miss Tizzy and sequence the events from the text. Students reflect and write about the philanthropic acts in the book.

Students explore the purpose of a garden. In this Earth Day lesson, students read the story The Gardener and complete a Venn diagram comparing life in a city to farm life. Students discuss Earth Day and plant flowers in a garden .

Students identify human rights and study the values of historical figures who fought for human rights. In this human rights activity, students define the term human rights and research examples of human mistreatment in history. Students...

Students identify acts of philanthropy. For this philanthropy lesson, students define the term "hero" and read the book Stone Soup. Students discuss soup kitchens and complete a Venn diagram analyzing the differences between governmental...

Students explore the unique qualities of themselves and others. In this character education instructional activity, students read the book A Unicorn Named Beulah Mae and create a paper star displaying their unique personality traits.

Middle schoolers discuss issues related to fairness and the music industry with a variety of partners. For this character education lesson, students sit in a round formation and discuss five topics for one minute at a time before...

Learners peer edit and present a piece of writing to the class.  In this writing lesson, students work in groups of three to peer edit their favorite piece of writing.  Learners take turns sitting in the "Writer's Chair" and...

Students take a closer look at the British film industry. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture and visit selected websites to study the history of the British film industry. Students also discuss film...

Students fill out worksheets where they analyze and provide information about different artists, visual art, art techniques, design, and more. For this art lesson plan, students complete 8 worksheets.