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Symbolic Patterns
Students identify patterns and what they represent on an ancient Egyptian wall fragment. Artists often repeat shapes, lines, and forms to create patterns. Several examples of repetition and pattern appear in this wall fragment.
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How the Electoral College Works
Learners research the history and mechanics of the Electoral College and formulate opinions as to whether this institution should be preserved, modified or eliminated. They predict future outcomes of electoral vs. popular votes.
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Greek and Roman Myths in Art-A Set of 7 Activities
Young scholars paricipate in seven activities to investigate ancient stories about heroes, monsters, gods, and goddesses.
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"We'd Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover"
Students examine video clips and Web sites related to relevant productions, study song lyrics, and compare and contrast actual history with Broadway history. They create lyrics for a new song based on a contemporary or historical figure...
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A River Ran Through It
Students research how water is used to generate electricity. They investigate water's potential-to-kinetic energy transfer in hands-on activities about falling water and waterwheels. They take measurements, calculate averages and graph...
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Everything was Up to Date in 1628
Students examine the life and lifestyles of New England colonists in the year 1628, and then investigate what life was like in their own area during the same time period. They watch segments from the PBS hands-on history series COLONIAL...
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Science in the Past
Students research the science of ancient Native American people. They compare native science to the present time. They create a project that they can present to their classmates. The project could be a report, poster, Power Point...
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The Old North Trail
Students engage in a lesson to find information about the old trails of North America that were used by Native Americans. Specifically, they conduct research to find the history of The Old North Trail. The teacher shares several theories...
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O Greek Shape! O Fair Pose!
Learners analyze the black-figure painting style of ancient Greece and its influence on Neoclassical artists during the 18th century, as seen in drawing, painting and silhouettes, or shadow portraits. In this ancient art...
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Origin of the Modern Summer Games
Students research the ancient Olympic Games. In this Olympic Games lesson, students discuss Pierre de Coubertin, Greek culture, and ancient Olympia. Students complete two readings. Students write an essay about the spirit of Olympism,...
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Animals in Myths and Real Life
Learners research the role of lions, elephants, and bears in ancient Roman life and mythology. They develop a strong understanding of the role animals played in important ancient Roman historical events and myths.
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Solve Simple One-Step Linear Equation
Sixth graders solve one unknown number by using hands-on manipulatives after being introduced to the history of abstract mathematics through literature.
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The Poetry Of Chinoiserie
Learners examine works of art that incorporate Asian export objects, and then respond to them using Japanese haiku poems. discuss the subject and meaning in a work of art. They explain the basic ideas behind Japanese haiku poetry.
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"No Stamped Paper to Be Had"
Students examine primary documents pertaining to the Stamp Act to explain colonial objections to the expansion of taxes.
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Make A Mummy: The Science of Mummification
Learners research the history of mummification. They work together to create an apple mummy. They write a paragraph about what they gathered while doing the experiment.
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Interview With A Legend
Eighth graders investigate how Language Arts and Social Studies can be integrated in the curriculum. They conduct research about a famous person in history. Then students use the information to write a report for the class. Then students...
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An Introduction To Southeast Asia Today
Students investigate the region of Southeast Asia. They research the history, geography, and spread of ethnicity throughout the region. The various lessons consist of class discussion and group work to find common themes shared in...
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Famous African Americans ABC Book
Students investigate the concept of a biography by using famous African Americans for a subject. Each student is assigned one biography and conducts research in order to complete an ABC book for the class that is used for display...
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Metrics and Standard Units
Young scholars compare units of measure. In this metrics and standard units instructional activity, students estimate and compare standard units of measure with the metric system. They complete internet research on the...
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Introduction to Verbs
Ninth graders, while practicing writing, illustrate how verbs change forms both according to subject and time frame. They drill on verbs of all forms and brainstorm different ways to incorporate them into their writing in groups.
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Currency Depreciation
Eighth graders engage in the study of monetary currency while conducting research that focuses upon the time period of the Revolutionary War. The research is used to set the context for a class play. They pretend their is an auction and...
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Elements of African Oral Literature
Ninth graders examine the importance of family history. In this Language Arts instructional activity, 9th graders read and discuss African oral literature with a focus on the roles of griots. Students compare /contrast the...
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Tea at the White House
Fifth graders write a research paper and turn it into a speech about a historical person in the United States. For this history lesson plan, 5th graders memorize the speech and present it to the class.