Students interpret statistical geographic information by creating a cartogram.

Here is an activity I'd like to do with my class! They researching the ins and outs of Egyptian culture, hieroglyphs, symbolism, and art, then use what they know to create realistic or stylized Mummy cases. These cases need to include...

Different types of community helpers are the focus of this sociology activity. Learners read the book Community Helpers from A to Z, choose a community helper to focus on, complete a graphic organizer, draw a picture of their helper, and...

Students demonstrate proper overhand throwing techniques. They throw balls decorated like ghosts over a volleyball net, with each team trying to throw overhand as many ghosts into the other team's haunted house.

Students, divided into three groups, representing the Northeastern, Southern, Western United States. They research these areas in early American history and as a group prepare charts, graphs and reports. They explain their needs and...

Students investigate the concept of the three branches of government by dividing into three teams. They record the powers of the three branches.

First graders explore Africa, its geography and climate. After completing a KWL chart, 1st graders locate Africa on a globe and discuss how its location on the earth affects its climate. Using the Internet and a given fact sheet,...

Students research the Lost Colony of Roanoke by interpreting John White's diary as a primary source.

Learners recognize the many sources of support available to them and create a personalized support resource booklet

Learners read the story of the Children of Agape. They read excerpts from Hallie Geier's journal, Fierce Wonderings and consider what "we are together" means to them. In addition, they assemble a puzzle.

Eighth graders become more aware of the kinds of sexual harassment that take place all the time and for them to know how to deal with it.

Eighth graders recognize the connection between their religious faith and social responsibility. After a lecture/demo, student groups complete a worksheet imbedded in this plan, then create posters depicting community service.

Students review the lessons from the whole unit before devising a plan of action for a volunteer effort. They work in teams using a worksheet to determine a social cause that they develop an effective idea to promote. They design an...

Students work together as a team to solve the hypothetical common problem of litter. They give examples of organizations that focus on trying to help others in significant ways (volunteers). Each group maps out their strategy, a tree...

For this Biblical activity worksheet, young scholars assess the meaning behind Jesus feeding the people with five loaves of bread and two fishes through a word search puzzle and a crossword puzzle.

Fifth graders discover the value of trees in our society.  In this ecosystem instructional activity, 5th graders read the book, A Tree is Nice, and discuss with classmates how trees are essential to our existence due to creating...

Students discuss why they believe exploring the topic of citizenship in school is important. They rank citizenship topics according to their importance. They examine the possibility of citizenship bringing communities closer together.