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Lesson 5:Web Page
Students create a webpage. In this technology lesson, students choose a topic and work in groups to create their own webpage using Microsoft Frontpage. This lesson includes directions on how to make webpages and cover pages.
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The Ladners: Researching Local Pioneers
Students research local Canadian explorers and write a report on them. In this research lesson plan, students look at local heritage and relationships that came out of those explorers.
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Congressional Scenarios
In this U.S. government worksheet, students read 12 scenarios pertaining to government intervention and determine what to do as lawmakers in response to each of the scenarios.
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Tracing the Impact of Historical Figures
Pupils discuss impact of various historical figures from different periods in time, read about and take notes on one assigned historical figure, and create photo journals of their experiences.
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Abraham Lincoln
Young scholars, in groups, use the Internet to research Abraham Lincoln. They role-play the part of a newspaper journalist and write an article about him.
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Historical Figures Report
Students work together to research a historical figure who lived in the Tijuana estuary. In groups, they answer specific quesitons given to them by their teacher to find out the most about the historical figure and include the culture...
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Social Studies: People in the Rocks
Students discover characteristics of Native Americans as depicted in their rock art. By examining the rocks from the Human Figures Photo Gallery, they make inferences about the activities and purposes of the people drawn on them.
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Economics Using SimCity 2000
Fifth graders build a city and balance a budget for the population.
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The U.S. Constitution: Practical Application of the Amendments
Pupils create their own HyperStudio cards which include scanned images of at least one member (designated reader) of each group. They add the text of a predetermined amendment. The designated reader then reads the selected amendment.
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A Journey Through France
Fourth graders examine France and its culture. They create a passport, convert collars to francs, listen to French music, research Impressionism and Monet, and compare/contrast the French version of Cinderella.
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Lesson Plan 2--3000 B.C. to 2000 A.D.?
Students, in groups, study the different writing systems from 3000 B.C. to 2000 A.D.
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The Impact of AIDS in Africa and its Effect on the United States
Eleventh graders explain the social devastation visited on seven nations of sub-Saharan Africa by the AIDS pandemic, with particular emphasis on the damage to educational systems, women, and Students.
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If a Picture's Worth a Thousand Words...
Students examine the debate between the preservation of and access to historical artifacts. They explore the notion of ownership and commodification of historical artifacts and come up with a plan for compromise.
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Historical Fiction - Based on facts or purely fiction?
Students, after reading an Accelerated Reader historical fiction book, research the actual historical time period portrayed in the book. Then, working in a cooperative learning group, they create a HyperStudio presentation.
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Eisenhower National Historic Site
Students complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to the Eisenhower National Historic Site in Gettysburg, PA.
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Breaking News English: Forty Million Credit Cards Hacked
In this English worksheet, students read "Forty Million Credit Cards Hacked," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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DNA-a Molecular Identity
Learners explore about what DNA is and several different DNA typing techniques. They examine three different situations where DNA typing was used to carry out justice. Students also identify and evaluate different uses of DNA typing...
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Are U.S. Presidents Leaders or Figureheads?
Fifth graders, using a graphic organizer, analyze three presidents.
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Immigration
Fifth graders write a 2-3 page essay explaining the problems of refugees in the world today. They explain where in the world this is happening, why the refugees are leaving their homeland, where they are going, and what happens to them...
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Bats Online!
Second graders read books and other resources to learn about bats. In this bats lesson plan, 2nd graders read books and research the internet about bats. Once students learn about bats, they will take an online bat quiz.
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Understanding the Depression Through Projects
Students study the Depression Era, and create a project based on their research.
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Combat Credentials
Students examine the connection between military experiences and presidential campaigns, reading "A War is Nice on the Resume, But It May Not Get You the Job." students research an American president's background and create a...
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Going to Extremes
Students recognize that our ability to explore the extremes of the ocean is directly related to the technology of remote sensing. Students will recognize the deep submergence vehicle, Alvin, and the advanced sensors on board as tools for...
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Study of an Artist
Fourth graders research an artist, write a short report and do an oral presentation.