Seventh graders read about two pioneers from Texas and learn how they became well trusted people. In this trust lesson, 7th graders read essays about two Texas pioneers. They learn vocabulary such as loyalty, honesty, good reputation,...

Seventh graders write a letter describing their arrival on the Mayflower.  In this Mayflower arrival lesson, 7th graders research the passengers, comparing and contrasting ocean travel then and now.  Students take a passenger...

Students read essays.  In this character education lesson plan, students read about two Texans, answer question about them and discuss their contributions.

Students analyze the importance of being a socially healthy citizen. In this character education lesson, students brainstorm personal traits that they think make the world a better place. Students compile their ideas as a class to...

High schoolers investigate entrepreneurship as it relates to careers. In this career planning lesson, students create goals leading up to their career of choice. They identify the characteristics necessary ti be successful in the...

Students read sections of Mackenzie King's diary. King was the Prime Minister of Canada during WWII. They relate the importance of keeping a diary.

Students read examples of mission statements related to goal setting. Individually, they research accomplishments of their hero and how they overcame fear. To end the lesson, they write their own mission statement on how they plan to...

In this pronoun agreement worksheet, students must fill in the blanks of a passage with the correct pronoun. Students read a passage on intercultural marriage and fill in the blanks.

Students create a business plan to start up their own business. For this algebra lesson, students think of a product they can produce and sell. They create on paper what they should do and then put into practice creating a mock business.

Students explain how international politics, religion, and cultural beliefs influenced the life of Mary Queen of Scots. They watch a film about Mary, Queen of Scots and participate in a discussion and variety of extension activities.

Students discuss respect, responsibility, and honesty, and participate in a project that reaches beyond the classroom.

Students write a biopoem. In this literature and poetry writing instructional activity, students write a biopoem about the characters in A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry following a specific given format. Examples and format are...

Students explore the history, inheritance and mutations of genetics.  In this genetic lesson students complete experiments on DNA sequences.

Young scholars examine the importance of responsibility. In this character education lesson, students participate in a group discussion to explore and define responsibility.

Students create a PowerPoint presentation. In this Internet research and technology lesson, students pick a hero to research on the Internet. After conducting research, they create a PowerPoint presentation on the hero of their choice.

Students put themselves in the shoes of American Civil War soldiers. In this Civil War activity, students compose letters to their families from the the perspective of soldiers in the war. 

Tenth graders explore how adolescents attempt to tain peer acceptance.

Students cut an apple in half and cover half with plastic wrap. They place drops of liquid on each half and discover how our skin protects us. They answer discussion questions to end the lesson.

Students read the novel Falling Leaves. They evaluate the repeated story lines which compose the history of narration. They analyze and defend reasons why self-esteem affects the success or failure of characters.

Students identify who Ellen Ochoa was and how she has accomplished many things in her life, such as, inventions. They demonstrate their knowledge of the invention process by creating their own invention while using problem solving skills.

Middle schoolers explore personalities of those who served as medical personnel in American Civil War, compare qualities those troops possessed to qualities shown by troops currently serving in Armed Forces, and express appreciation to...

Students examine an African Cinderella story. In this Cinderella lesson plan, students listen to the story, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, in order to compare it to the original Cinderella story and to increase their understanding of...

Young scholars create shields representing what they value most. In this art instructional activity, students observe shields in the book The Legend of the Bluebonnet and create their own shields depicting the four things they value...

Students write a letter as a culminating activity to a service project. In this reflection project, students draw something that occurred during the project and attach words to their drawings. Students pair share to edit their work.