Students study segregation that occurred in the past and that is currently occurring. In this equal rights lesson, students use primary source documents to student segregation of the past. In a culminating activity, students find or draw...

In this biography/autobiography lesson plan, students read a few biographies and discuss the term and it's characteristics. Students then brainstorm what makes a good biography/autobiography and create an 'All about me' poster....

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article about the tallest building the world, the Burj Khalifa. Students respond to 6 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.

In this Context Helps:  The Wild Foundation worksheet, students read 7 words in context and write their own sentences, read a 2 1/2 page article about The Wild Foundation, use a graphic organizer to record the details, and rewrite...

In this The Gold Cadillac worksheet, students read the book The Gold Cadillac and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 6 questions total.

Students explore the concept of synergy. For this peace and tolerance lesson, students read sections of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Covey and then discuss how Gandhi and King mastered the art of synergy. Students then...

Young scholars consider the attributes of heroes. In this literature activity, students read selected poems from Hesse's Out of the Dust and then create their own bio-poems that feature themselves as heroes.

Students list positive and negative aspects of a community.  In this Tower of Babel and Pentecost instructional activity, students find examples of pros and cons of communities as they discuss their own communities and the...

Students examine life on westward trails. In this Westward Expansion instructional activity, students analyze textbook passages about life on the Oregon Trail and the motivations of the people who settled Oregon.

Students share information about countries of the world. In this global studies lesson, students make presentations about countries and cultures that they have researched. Students also evaluate the presentations of their peers.

Students participate in a learning celebration at the end of a unit on New Zealand. In this global studies lesson, students share what they learned about the nation, watch "The Whale Rider," and eat foods from New Zealand.

For this items that come in bunches worksheet, students play a Connect Four type game with vocabulary words that name things that come in bunches. They work with words to make matches such as geese/gaggle, and to get four card in a row...

Students examine what makes a tragic hero and whether Captain Ahab fits the criteria.  In this literature lesson, engage in group discussions and examine Captain Ahab from the novel Moby Dick. They will then engage in a debate...

Students take a closer look at the global industrial economy. In this current events instructional activity, students listen to a lecture about the infrastructure of the global economy, specifically how it affects Britain's Rover...

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.

In this collective nouns worksheet, students complete a word search, choose the correct countable noun, and complete a crossword. Students complete 3 activities.

Eighth graders investigate domestic hunger. In this Current Events lesson plan, 8th graders read and discuss "The Fighting Mynahs". Students conduct online research for a specific topic.

Learners participate in a game based on bullying. In this social justice instructional activity, students read Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and discuss the mistreatment of African-Americans in the book. Learners then relate...

In this economics worksheet, students follow the provided outline to interview business owners about supply and demand issues. Students write interview summaries based on their findings.

Young scholars read and response to the book, Abuela's Weave. In this African-American literature instructional activity, students discuss pre-reading questions, that focus on family traditions and make predictions about the text. Young...

In this commonly confused words worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences by choosing the correct commonly confused word. Students complete 20 sentences.

Fifth graders discuss the cooperation of the civilian population during World War II. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders read My Secret War and complete reflection strips over the reading. Students discuss primary sources.

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions based on the themes of Animal Farm. Students may submit their answers to be scored on this timed quiz.

In this story instructional activity, students read "Anansi Tries to Steal All the Wisdom in the World," then answer discussion, comprehension and extension questions and conduct simple research on the Akan people.