Third graders research their genealogy. In this math instructional activity, 3rd graders collect data and create graphs and charts. A presentation of their findings is given.

Students identify and interpret major interest groups and think tanks of the government. Students evaluate, record, and discuss the viewpoints of guests on the News Hour. Students select several Web-based transcripts of interviews,...

Students promote philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students create video documentaries based on service learning projects they completed and then share the video with their peers and community. 

Fourth graders research authors on the Web each month in based on the themes in their reading book. They create an author booklet which includes a picture and biographical information.

Sixth graders study restorative justice. In this government lesson, 6th graders discuss restorative justice, examine the ways restitution can be made when a crime occurs, and write about a conflict at home or school and describe how it...

Students analyze what it is that constitutes culture. They describe how the concept of culture relates to their own experience and imagine that they are extraterrestrials-peaceful, intelligent creatures from another planet who have...

Students explore detective investigations. In this introduction to mysteries lesson, students role play eye witnesses and investigators related to a "crime" committed in their classroom. Students collect evidence and record information,...

Students reflect on how religion has played a major role in globalization.  In this lesson plan, students visit multiple internet sites, then participate in a class discussion on the various ideas on globalization that they learned...

Students develop appropriate interview questions, interview a philanthropic organization, and present information to the class. They use pamphlets and/or other materials gained during their interviews to mount a display about the local...

Learners write position papers on a form of alternative energy production. They use several class periods to develop and write their paper and them participate in an extensive peer review session.

Pupils analyze art in a museum and write an essay about the responsibilities of museum professionals. In this museum and art lesson plan, students identify the roles of an art museum. Pupils evaluate the ability of a museum to fulfill...

Students create philanthropic brochures. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students make promotional pamphlets and offer theirs products to philanthropic organizations.

Students research ideas for NASA's space exploration. In this Space Science lesson plan, students will try to find a way to bring NASA back into the spot light. Students will presented their ideas to the class for review.

Students consider uses of a library and explore the collections at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, and create proposals for exhibits of various artifacts.

Students research different philanthropic organizations. They identify the mission of each organization and compare and contrast them. They create a presentation about one of the organizations to give to the class.

Ninth graders explore the characteristics for a top notch school.  In this Social Studies lesson, 9th graders create their own fictional school that promotes excellence in a discipline of their choice.  Students read Frank...

Fourth graders, who live on a Native American reservation, investigate how land management is addressed at Tribal Council meetings. They participate in a simulation of a meeting as the discover the workings of tribal government. They...

Students work in groups in order to investigate primary and secondary resources in order to make their own conclusions about the history of World War II. They look at the evidence critically looking to find valid resources.

Students listen to a statement about Zora Neale Hurston's essay, "Turpentine" and discuss if they agree or disagree with it. They work in groups to record information supporting their position.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students examine the role of nonprofit organizations and develop their own philanthropic youth organization within their school.

Students discuss peacemaking. In this political policy and emotions lesson, students explore ideas for expressing feelings in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Students reflect on punitive and restorative justice.

Students explain how moon phases occur. They explain three ways that the night sky has been used through history. Students locate some of the constellations in the night sky. They discuss stories and myths surrounding stars.

Students learn why Queen Isabella waited nearly six years to give approval to Columbus to travel west and what event caused her to suddenly support the voyage of Columbus.

Young scholars examine cultural values and beliefs. In this culture lesson, students describe the attributes of their culture and explain the meaning behind them.