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Kidney Pools: Are They Fair?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars examine the kidney donation process and make ethical decisions as various stakeholders in specific case studies. They decide which candidate should receive a kidney donation.
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A Dream of Classic Perfection

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students look at how Greek classical art and philosophy influenced the French Revolution. In this French Revolution lesson, students use primary sources, Neoclassical art, to look at how they show what society was like during this time...
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A Picture's Worth 500-700 Words: Neoclassical Painting Analysis and Creative Write

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers survey Neoclassical art and create a narrative based on their analyses. Focused questions and relevant background information provided by the Getty Museum provides a great foundation for students to understand art...
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African Myths

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students discover the role of storytelling in the African culture. In this multicultural lesson plan, students discuss the elements of the African myth and record them on the board. Students visit an African folktale website and read...
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Symmetry and Symbols

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners identify symmetrical and congruent elements in folk art. In this art and geometry lesson, students examine pictures of Masonic Plaque in the Form of a Royal Arch Tracing Board for evidence of congruent and symmetrical elements....
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Macbeth - Analyzing Characterization in Drama

For Teachers 11th - 12th
The writing activity in this lesson could be used to assess student understanding of previously taught concepts of how language reveals character.
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students discuss contemporary situations in which governments mistreat people. They examine real-life instances in which people break the law for what they believe is a higher good. They role play a variety of human rights injustices.
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Self-esteem and Self-concept

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify and define self-esteem and self-concept, their differences, and how to apply them to their daily lives.
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Diversity Grade 12

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore injustices that natives of Canada want rectified. In this diversity instructional activity, 12th graders discuss former Canadian policies that were morally objectionable. Students discuss how the past...
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Lessons in Legal Ethics: Ethical Dilemmas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the importance of ethical guidelines in professional decisions. They examine legal situations to determine appropriate behavior based on ethical standards.
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Women in the War

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils make decisions about how best to deal with or resolve dilemmas during the Civil War. In this women in war lesson, students word in groups to discuss how a given dilemma could be handled. Groups elect a spokesperson to report to...
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Responsibility

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the importance of accepting responsibility and demonstrating self awareness.
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Adding "Homeside" to "Schoolside" Learning

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students participate in activities in order to improve their ability to work cooperatively in groups at school as well as with their family at home. They complete the activities at home with their family then discuss the results of the...
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Declaration of Independence and Acts of Courage

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the trait of courage. In this Declaration of Independence lesson, students discuss what it means to be courageous and identify the courageous acts the signers of the Declaration showed. Students research the...
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Native American Legends

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create a "legend" about an animal.  In this Native American legends lesson, students define the purpose and importance of Native American legends.  Students read "Why the Possum's Tail is Bare" and "Earthmaker's Lodge" and...
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Reproductive Health: Friendship, Marriage, Sex

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students contrast friendships, dating, love, marriage and parenting, describe the reproductive systems and related disease prevention and define conception, contraception, abortion and pregnancy.
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An Anecdote is Worth a Thousand Pictures

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify anecdotes in speeches and the purposes that politicians use the anecdotes for. They create personal anecdotes for the class to hear, and students decide if the anecdote is real or fabricated.
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Economy vs. Humanity Exploring the Triangle Trade and The Middle Passage

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars examine the economic factors of the Triangle Trade as they related to slavery in the US. They use primary sources to study the experience of Africans as they traveled through the Middle Passage.
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"Love Must Not Be Forgotten" by Zhang Jie

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read and analyze a story set during the Cultural Revolution in China. They answer discussion questions, discuss political and cultural revolutions, complete a reading survey, produce graphic organizers, and complete a Cultural...
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Myth, Legend and Folklore

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the role of myths and folklore in the Native American culture. They listen to examples of oral history and write their own. They share their story with the class.
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Universal Myths and Symbols: Animal Creatures and Creation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the role of mythology in their own lives. After reading stories, they discover the various theories on the origins of the universe and compare the symbols used by different cultures. To end the lesson, they research a...
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Building Strong Families

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm a list of the qualities that strong families have. In groups, they are given a list of the characteristics proven to keep families together and compare them to their own list. To end the lesson, they discuss family...
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Women and the Civil War Era

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore feminism and explore the different roles of women and how they have changed over time. They read books about women in this period and evaluate the past, observe the present, and make assumptions about the future.
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Pirate Etiquette

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students conduct research into the lives of pirates and create a personal skit based upon the research as inspiration. The use of imagination is a key component to the type of writing to be done during the class.

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