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Civil Rights Heroes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the actions of people involved in the Civil Rights Movement. They explore the reasons for the movement and its successes and failures, and explain the sacrifices made by those who participated in the movement.
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Africa and Us

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify places that a child living in South Africa and they themselves might want to visit.
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A Tale of Two Cities

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars research and compare Thebes to their hometown to explain how a city's geography, economy, climate, and culture affect its inhabitants.
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Clean Sweep

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners organize and conduct a cleanup of a local beach, lake, or stream. They keep track of the types and amounts picked up and analyze this information in the classroom.
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Travel Brochure/ Itinerary

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students select and research a country of their choice and create a travel brochure and a 7-day itinerary.
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Travel Brochure/ Itinerary

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a travel brochure and a 7-day itinerary by selecting a country of their choice.
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Anthrax Attacks

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop an understanding about the disease Anthrax, how it is transmitted, and its effects on the body. By the end of the lesson, students have gained the knowledge that bacterial diseases may invade and damage different body...
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Calculate Your Contribution

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars assess the environmental impact of their transportation choices. They keep a transportation journal and use a website to calculate vehicle emissions for themselves and their class. They evaluate their transportation choices.
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Lesson Three: The History of Christmas Trees, Part Three

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the influence of different beliefs and customs on seasonal celebrations by recognizing their historic development. They develop an awareness that traditions and customs are influenced by different environments.
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What Are the Seasons?

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore seasons and how they are part of a continuous circle.
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Prejudice Discussion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss ethical dilemmas in a cooperative setting, and compare today's social problems with those present during the rise of the Nazi party.
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Traditions and Languages of Three Native Cultures: Tlingit, Lakota, & Cherokee

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners understand the meaning of a tradition and know how it is maintained. They have a general knowledge of the environment, history and culture of the Tlingit, Lakota, and Cherokee
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The Civil War -- Emancipation Experience

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the changes that took place in the lives of Americans as a result of the Civil War in this simulation lesson.
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Great North

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use maps to locate the Arctic Circle, the North Pole and Northern Europe. They draw and label countries within the Arctic Cirlce and identify the groups of people who live there. They also watch and answer questions about the...
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Leaders in a Media Age

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify ways in which the president can use various media to communicate his messages and intent. They demonstrate ways in which the news media can create public opinion.
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How Can We Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Pupils summarize research they have conducted on Type 2 Diabetes. Students identify healthy lifestyle choices and set goals for their personal health. Pupils reflect on their research findings in a journal entry.
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"Bill's Run" Lesson Plan: What Do People Want from Politicians?:

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate various methods of sampling opinions, consider the role of polling in elections, and consider the role of media reporting in the outcome of elections. They also gain skills they can use to analyze and evaluate media...
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Amazon Alphabet

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students create an alphabetic Amazon animal mural, illustrating the diversity of life in the tropical rain forest of the Amazon Basin.
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Local Heart Rates

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils determine the type of data needed to test their inferences. As homework, they check and record heart rates of fellow students, teachers and family members. During their next class period, pupils enter all data into the database.
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Lesson 6: Native Americans in the West

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students recall their knowledge of Native American people who lived in the West and reflect on how their perspectives differed from pioneers and argonauts of the 19th century.
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Dog Salmon

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students study the life cycle of the Dog Salmon while practicing naming the outside parts of the salmon in both English and Athabascan. They record observations in journals.
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In Line with Time

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a timeline of inventions and inventors made out of light colored bulletin board paper.
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Back Up

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders participate in a review game about significant people who have made inventions.
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High-Tech Heaven?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and discuss, "Post-Christmas Comes a Geek's Gizmo-Rama" by David Pogue. They consider how technologies they use impact their lives.

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