Students act as ambassadors. In this character education instructional activity, students take on the roles of ambassadors of the character traits listed. Students write essays regarding the character traits they select.

Learners explore the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. In this civics lesson, students examine the document, define related vocabulary words, and rewrite it in their words.

Students examine the Emancipation Proclamation. In this Emancipation Proclamation lesson, students examine the document and respond to 6 questions regarding it.

Fifth graders explore the elements of theatre. In this dramatic performances lesson, 5th graders discuss the structural elements of theatre and dramatize "The Origins of the Season," an explanation myth.

In this Civil War history worksheet, learners read and discuss a selection regarding the arrest of the Maryland legislature.

Students explore the REpublican Era and the writing of the constitution and Billof Rights through various links and activities included in this collection.

Young scholars visit the West Virginia Museum, with the goal of creating and publishing a newsletter that demonstrates learning. Students complete vocabulary activities, and are given web site resources to this end. Young scholars choose...

Eleventh graders analyze the fight of African Americans.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze the attitudes towards blacks in the military during WWI.  Students debate the performance of the 92nd division. 

Eleventh graders take a closer look at the Red Scare. In this Cold War lesson, 11th graders read the provided literature about anti-communism in the United States and then respond to the provided discussion questions that accompany the...

Students examine the political socialization that contributed to the Holocaust. For this Holocaust lesson, students read about supporters of the Nazi party and how political socialization led to the Hitler Youth.

Young scholars take a closer look the 2008 London mayoral race. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the candidates for mayor and their attributes. Young scholars also...

Young scholars consider the role of the British monarchy. In this Royal Family lesson, students access selected Web sites that require them consider what they know about royalty and whether or not they agree with the perks royalty enjoy.

Third graders complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book The Legend of Freedom Hill. In this reading lesson plan, 3rd graders complete journal entries, go over vocabulary, answer short...

Students read essays.  In this character education lesson, students read about two Texans, answer question about them and discuss their contributions.

Students use primary sources to see how Maryland was a divided state during the time leading up to the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson plan, students go over vocabulary, and look at maps that show the division of opinions of people...

Students read the series of books called The Freddy the Pig Series by Walter R. Brooks and complete activities with them. For this The Freddy the Pig Series lesson plan, students write poetry, create drama, write in journals, do...

Students create their own flag with symbols and colors that each have specific meanings. In this flags lesson plan, students review the American Flag and what the symbols and colors of it mean.

Students read the book, Libby Bloom. They identify the different themes of the book, such as friendship and family and discuss. They relate the book to Math, Social Studies and English

Students examine Gertrude's (in Hamlet) behavior, lines and thoughts for what it reveals about Ophelia's madness. They synthesize what they know about Gertrude to perform her character in a scene. They write stage directions and discuss...

Twelfth graders explain the concept of dharma and appreciate differences in moral reasoning. They relate the Ramayana to their own experiences.

Students recognize and appreciate the paradox between an MP being able to vote according to the wishes of their constituents and / or their conscience versus voting according to party line. The class conducts a simulated vote.

Studetns study how biographers create characters and history of individuals in biographies. They complete a variety of writting activities to demonstrate understanding.

Young scholars identify the location, purpose, and details of the 2 Internment Camps in Arkansas for Japanese-Americans during WWII.

Students view an image of a Chinese chimera and complete a chart describing what they see and understand about the creature. They compare funerary customs today to those of ancient China. They compile a list of items that might be...