Tenth graders examine and identify how to avoid time conflicts in their own personal time schedules. They participate in a role-play about a time schedule conflict, participate in a class discussion, develop a list of their four most...

This activity includes a checklist of swimming-related accomplishments to achieve in order to earn the Aquanaut Webelos badge. If you are a P.E. or swim instructor, this may be useful to you too.

From 34 possibilities (and two blanks for other options), class members choose their top 10 values and rank them in ascending order to focus attention on what they want to prioritize in life. To the list, I'd add "service to others" and...

Looking for a simple and straightforward reference on the Enlightenment for your young historians? Check out this list of key terms and important figures from the period, followed by a traditional assessment where your learners will be...

Students explore Benjamin Franklin's personal accomplishments and his wisdom on self-discipline. In this social studies lesson, students analyze Benjamin Franklin's quotes and discuss their meaning. Students share with the class.

Third graders explore and analyze about famous African-Americans by listening to four picture book biographies. They generate a list of 15 famous African-Americans and then create a survey to rank them according to importance of...

Students explain the role of government in protecting consumer rights and the role of private organizations in protecting consumer rights.

The opportunities are endless with a worksheet containing 24 biographical narrative writing prompts. Although there are no directions or specifications for the writing process, the prompts promote the use of narrative writing...

Glide into the study of flight. An engaging lesson has scholars research information on the Wright brothers. They develop props and produce a recreation of the first flight at Kitty Hawk. They then report on the event as if they were...

If you're planning on including Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles in your science fiction unit, use a concept analysis guide to frame your instruction. It covers literary elements such as setting, narrative voice, and theme, as...

Students research the life and achievements of one woman of their choosing and embrace the power of one person's dedication to society, They express their assessment of the individual's life and accomplishments in a detailed portrait of...

First graders use the internet to research a famous American. Using the information they collect, they write a paragraph noting their accomplishments. They find a picture of the person they are researching or dress up like them to...

Students read several biographies of famous Americans and discuss the characteristics of a biography. Students collect biographical information on another person in the class and write a biography. Students research and create a...

Seventh graders explore several well documented artistic and scientific accomplishments that were discovered or perfected during The Golden Age of Islam. They are staff writers of a magazine who create a feature article about a topic...

Students explore the Passageways website. They read to compare and contrast the motivations and accomplishments of two explorers.

Students investigate the leaders of the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research the contributions of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius I, and Nero. Students write obituaries that feature the accomplishments,...

Students develop a list of individuals in school who help students. In this stamp making lesson, students create a stamp to honor a person who is helpful at school. Students share their stamps and explain why they chose the person on it.

Learners explore nuclear scientists.  In this nuclear science research lesson, students choose a scientist who has contributed to nuclear theory, research his/her life and accomplishments, and write a paper. Learners generate...

Second graders study the criteria for biographies and the vocabulary that is specific person and time. They take notes, write e-mail and gather information on a famous person.

Students research the contributions of Civil Rights leaders. In this human justice activity, students research selected websites about the accomplishments of leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement. Students use...

Students analyze the lifetime accomplishments of Muhammad Ali in the area of sports and his role as a catalyst for social change.

Students complete a variety of writing and yearbook activities to complete the school year. They write a letter to the student that will sit in their desk the next school year, and a letter to their next year's teacher. As a culminating...

Learners discover the accomplishments of Hernan Cortes. In this Exploration Age lesson, students discuss the attributes of Cortes and his role as a conquistador. Learners then conduct further research to participate in a debate about...

Students discover the accomplishments of Pope John Paul II. In this world history lesson, students research selected websites about the history of Poland, the accomplishments of Pope John Paul II, and...