Students discover the Society of Friends. In this Quakers lesson plan, students research the Quakers and discuss how their beliefs and works are philanthropic and contribute to core democratic values.

Learners examine the use of primary sources. They read and discuss excerpts from the "Diary of Anne Frank," write journal entries, identify examples of altruism from the book, write an essay, and complete a worksheet.

Students write and present a speech. For this service lesson, students read an anecdote adapted from The Star Thrower and discuss their feelings about their ability to make a difference in the world. Students make a short speech about...

In this rainforest learning exercise, students watch a video of Prince Charles wanting to save the tropical rainforest and then fill in the blanks to sentences about the video. Students complete 12 sentences.

Students complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to Urca de Lima and San Pedro wreck sites in St. Lucie and Monroe Counties in Florida. They discuss the importance of preserving such wrech...

Third graders examine the process of creating an accurate map, and create a map of their playground. They identify what objects are on their playground, and discuss what is found on a map. Students then draw a map of their playground...

Students desribe the interdependence between humans and nature and positive behavior with regards to natural resources. They demonstrate respectful attitudes and behaviors with regards to the environment. Students gain knowledge of...

Students are introduced to the culture of a variety of Native American tribes through literature and related activities.

Fifth graders explore components of Japanese language, song, instruments, and music. Dotted eighth and sixteenth notes are practiced, the pronunciation of words for the song taught, and chords for tone chimes played in this lesson.

Students simulate an archeological dig in the classroom to explore a culture through its artifacts.

Students choose a historical photograph or film and try to predict what happened after the photo or film in question.

Help second graders reinforce their understanding of the reading skills, vocabulary acquisition, phonemic awareness, and sight words with the pages in this 260-page workbook. This workbook is designed to supplement the stories from Grade...

Help second graders reinforce their understanding of spelling skills with the exercises in this 128-page workbook. This workbook is designed to supplement the stories from Grade 2 Treasures.

The Axum Obelisk, a national treasure of Ethiopia, that was seized by Italian troops in 1937 was returned after 70 years. Discussed are the preparations for its return. A video shows the dismantling of the 160-ton monument.

Official site of Boston's historic Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile, brick-lined route that leads you to 16 historically significant sites - each one an authentic treasure. Explore museums and meetinghouses, churches, and burying grounds. Learn...