Students create a HyperStudio presentation over the course of the author unit.

In this South African flag worksheet, students read a short passage about South Africa, then color the flag of the Republic the correct colors. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

Young scholars explore space. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about NASA, Mars, the Seti Institute, and space exploration terminology. Young scholars make space glossaries and their own telescopes.

Students read Shakespeare and Macbeth: The Story Behind the Play by Stewart Ross. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the play and Shakespearian culture. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing,...

Students define the word genocide and explain the key events in Rwanda history. In groups, they explain the relationship between the Tutsis and Hutus and read the first hand account of a young victim in the genocide. They research the...

Students examine the traditional Mexican musical form of corridos. In this cross curricular history and music lesson, students analyze the lyrics of popular corridos and the corridos' importance in Mexican culture. Students will...

Students watch a video about Barack Obama and problems he faces as the president. In this president lesson plan, students write their own list and then compile a class list of problems and discuss them.

Students analyze song lyrics and discuss Faust theme in musical history. In this thematic activity, students view a film clip and create a song lyric, poem or short story developed around the Faust theme. Students perform or present...

In this article review worksheet, learners are given a passage they must correct for errors. Students correct mistakes in the articles usage in the passage provided.

Twelfth graders construct their own presentations on Thanksgivings, and then give group presentations on their Thanksgiving celebration with each group member participating in giving a certain aspect of their culture's or family's way of...

Students explore protest songs. In this interdisciplinary instructional activity, students examine issues-based music by summarizing lyrics and revealing inferences, generalizations, conclusions, and points of view found in the songs.

Seventh graders define terminology and explore the effects media has on our society and on individuals.  In this media evaluation lesson students work cooperatively and solve problems. 

Students analyze artist's themes and means of communication, think critically about their sources of information, and weigh claims of national security against the civil liberties of diverse groups.

Learners explore the five values of truth, love, peace, righteousness, and non-violence. Students read a story and a poem, sing songs, and participate in hands-on activities to investigate and reinforce values. In groups, learners act...

Students explore philanthropy through literature. In this service learning lesson, students consider character traits as they read Seedfolks. Students record their notes regarding the characters in the story of a community garden in...

Twelfth graders explore the life and leadership of Booker T. Washington. In this Booker T. Washington lesson, 12th graders examine images of Washington, listen to audio of his voice, and his most famous speech. Students wrote responses...

Learners explore the proposed Affordability in Higher Education Act. They synthesize their knowledge by acting as lobbyists representing different special interest groups with opposing perspectives on the proposed bill.

Students explore the Wessels Living History Farm website and research how to do a square dance. They read a story, listen to an explanation of barn dances, and participate in various square dances.

Students operate a GPS unit to investigate the direction of glacier movement. They describe the motion of glacier movement by interpreting a graph. Students explain how scientists use glacier striations to determine glacier movement.

Young scholars participate in a game using 12 manipulatives.  In this addition and subtraction lesson students play a game originated by the Native Americans and  look at a number of items and calculate how many are...

Second graders observe car pooling patterns and the important role car pools play in reducing air pollution. They explain how they get to school and graph the types of transportation that is used. Students make a list of the different...

In this grammar worksheet, students practice combining several short sentences in fifteen groups of sentences into one effective simple or complex sentence.

Students utilize shapes and spatial relationships in a practical context by creating maps and writing a critical essay.

Learners explore the Westward Expansion Movement of U.S. history. In this Westward movement lesson, students use primary and secondary source documents research personal accounts of those who travelled west during the era....