Students write a story. In this genre lesson, students read a science fiction story and discuss its characteristics. Students brainstorm a list of things that if scientifically changed would alter the way we live our lives. Students...

Young scholars investigate advertising by critiquing commercials in class.  In this media lesson, students view several commercials on their computers while completing a worksheet which helps them critique the ads.  Young...

Students examine African life during slavery on the Internet. In this slavery lesson, students use the Internet to research slavery and create a scrapbook. Students review pictures of slavery and label them as primary or secondary sources.

Students recognize the characteristics of an extended definition.  In this Renaissance person lesson plan, students read a collection of short stories.  Students research the definitions of Renaissance and Renaissance...

Students relate the myth genre to history and culture.  In this myths instructional activity, students compare culture in the past and present.  Students answer critical thinking questions  and discuss the unique...

Students discover the times of Colonial America by creating a timeline.  In this U.S. History lesson, students research a teacher-directed website about African Americans in early colonial times.  Students utilize their...

Students discuss peer pressure pertaining to healthy eating decisions.  In this personal health activity, students identify reasons why they make poor eating decisions and how to ignore food temptations.  Students complete the...

Students research the Roaring Twenties. In this 1920's America lesson, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of lifestyles and values of the era as they read F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.

Young scholars relate the immigrant experience to Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. In this immigration experience lesson, students read Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and relate it to the immigrant...

Learners investigate politics by writing a formal letter. In this U.S. Government lesson, students discuss political issues they would like to address and research their topic using the Internet. Learners locate an appropriate political...

Students investigate the early history of flight. In this aviation history lesson plan, students are split into six groups to research the development of the ornithopter, hot air balloon and the glider. Each group records...

Students examine Aboriginal people of the Americas. In this history lesson, students make connections between their own lives and those of Aboriginal people. Students engage in a 'talking circle' and use storytelling as a mode of...

Young scholars add details to their narratives. In this narrative writing lesson plan, students look at a simple four sentence narrative and add adjectives and adverbs to make it more descriptive. They do this activity whole class, in...

Flowering learners explore the concept of figurative language as it relates to poems, songs, or creative written expression. In this creative writing lesson, they complete several phrases using similes, metaphors, and...

Students read about the relationship the United States has with the United Kingdom as it relates to countries in the world being peaceful allies with each other.  In this U.S. and United Kingdom lesson, students complete a table...

Students explore child psychology by reading a children's book in class. In this bullying lesson plan, students read the book Larger Than Life Lara and discuss the characters and how they treat each other. Students answer study questions...

Students are read The Magic Pumpkin. In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students practice their sequencing skills and listening skills. They participate in various activities after the story to promote their ability to...

Young scholars explore current events by researching the topic of gay marriage. In this equal rights lesson, students define the term "marriage" and read pro and anti-gay marriage opinions and articles. Young scholars participate in an...

Third graders explore the multi-ethnic nature of America's citizens and examine the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty. In this Molly's Pilgrim lesson, 3rd graders discuss the poem "The New Colossus," examine vocabulary words...

Listen to Sitti's Secrets and have your class discuss their opinions about Arab families.  They will become familiar with the Palestinian /Arabic Culture through a critical literacy focus.  Learners will write a persuasive...

Have your middle schoolers choose a topic about the Oregon Trail to research for an informative report. They are given a list of report ideas and the components required when composing an informational report. Then, they choose one of...

Pupils become experts on various topics, researching their topics and creating presentations to teach to the rest of the class. They are grouped into expert groups, or discovery groups, then compare/contrast the information presented.

Students take a test with riddle-like questions. They use their creative thinking and problem solving skills to answer the questions.

Young scholars research the kind of volunteer options for teens in their area, using the Internet and calls to local agencies. Students conduct a simple survey in your school or ask volunteer organizations you contact to help you get in...