In this reading comprehension worksheet about the Wampanoag Tribe, students are given a two-page essay to read, and 6 multiple-choice and short-essay questions to answer.

Students explore the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin. In this colonial history lesson, students research Benjamin Franklin's work as a printer, a writer, a statesman, and an inventor. Students determine what his most...

Learners create apparel. In this career connection lesson, students create displays that feature textile and apparel samples.

In this U.S. history worksheet, learners read assigned textbook pages on different topics associated with the Cold War and respond to 50 short answer questions.

In this Boy Scout merit badge worksheet, learners fill in the information necessary to attain Tenderfoot Rank. They describe the necessary camping gear they will need, participate in a camp-out, tell about safe hiking, and explain the...

Eleventh graders explore the economic growth from 1878 to 1893. In this social studies lesson, 11th graders discuss how the improvements lead to an inequality in wealth and the problems that it caused.

Students explore various careers that involve math.

Students assemble an acorn craft to use as a puppet. They discover that acorns are the fruit and the seed from which oak trees grow. They give an example, of a historical figure or talk about a member of the community or family that...

Pupils examine South Asian relations. In this international affairs lesson plan, students explore the relationship between India and Pakistan as they participate in role play activities and conduct research regarding the relations among...

Students participate in a service project. In this community service lesson, students use their special talents to help others. Students draw or write about the service they've provided. The class turns this into a class book.

Students access prior knowledge to create a chart of eras. In this Paleozoic era lesson, students research the Paleozoic era to find information to create dioramas. Students participate in fossil activities.

Sixth graders recognize that the Earth was different in different eras. In this Mesozoic Era activity, 6th graders compare the time frame of the different eras and how long they lasted for by graphing them. Students study the...

Learners consider gender equity in mathematics careers. Students will view 12 15 minute episodes on future math careers then discuss that particular career as well as how women have been treated in both traditional and non traditional...

Young scholars activate prior knowledge about life in the South during the Great Depression in preparation for reading the novel, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.

Eleventh graders examine how current race relations in their town compare to those of the 1960's.

Students work together to design a service learning activity for their community that would benefit the Tijuana estuary. Using the internet, they research the elements of a service learning project and plan their's accordingly. They...

Young scholars role play one of the Presidents between 1877 and today. Individually, they use the internet to research the President through official documents, political cartoons and various editorials. Throughout the year, they are...

Students explore the role of gender in the Civil Rights Movement. In this Children's March lesson, students watch "Mighty Time: The Children's March" and respond to the provided discussion questions that accompany it. Students create...

Students explore the Sistine Chapel. In this visual arts lesson, students take a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel. Students examine the scenes depicted on the chapel's ceiling and share their impressions of the artistic stories.

Fourth graders study the characteristics of the Achaean era. In this Achaean era instructional activity, 4th graders examine the clock of eras and compare the characteristics of different eras. They determine that the rocks associated...

Students consider the implications of the information revolution. In this information age lesson, students discuss informatics and the misuse of information. Students form a fictional bureau of information control and hold a simulated...

High schoolers examine primary documents and apply their knowledge to describe them.  For this primary document analysis lesson young scholars interpret sources and evaluate roles of foreign allies. 

Students role play a meeting between conservation biologists and local representatives who want to advance the livelihood of local population. In this history lesson, students research the necessities and conservation issues of given...

Sixth graders review what they know about Rome. In this World history lesson, 6th graders pretend they are Romans and try to correct some of Rome's major problems.