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America Declares War on Germany, 1917
Young scholars explore the reasons that the United States entered World War I. In this World War I lesson, students read "America Declares War on Germany, 1917," and then discuss the consequences for the U.S. entering the war.
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Tobacco Addiction
Fourth graders research nicotine addiction. For this tobacco lesson, 4th graders explore the reasons people become addicted to smoking. Students examine the health risks caused by nicotine addiction and create anti-smoking posters.
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Voyages: Wild Weather
Learners examine the causes of extreme weather. In this weather lesson, students read Voyages: Wild Weather by Caroline Harris. Learners conduct further research by accessing selected websites.
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Nervous Conditions
Students read Nervous Conditions and explore freedom and oppression. They discuss types of oppression and list examples of discrimination. They create collages or timelines about the novel. They research present day Zimbabwe and make a...
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Lead Contamination In Our Environment
Students identify the sources of lead in their local community and how to prevent further contamination. As a class, they watch a video about the effects of lead on the body and use the internet to discover any new technology that can...
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Fishing in the Grand Banks
In this fishing worksheet, students read about the fishing trends off of Newfoundland, Canada and how fishing has effected fish populations. Students complete 5 short answer questions based on the reading.
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Religious Tolerance in Colonial Maryland
Young scholars complete worksheets and analyze passages about religious tolerance in Colonial Maryland. In this religious tolerance lesson plan, students discuss Maryland as a colony and answer short answer questions about it.
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Turning Historical Descriptions into Causal Claims
Eleventh graders study different political processes. In this American Government activity, 11th graders read narratives about different political processes. Students write a sentence in their own words describing the concepts.
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H4 Homework Assignment #35-39
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 5 essay and short answer questions about World War II and global regions.
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Seasons
Learners name the 4 seasons, discussing the weather, plant life, animal life and and activities of each. Students read the book titled, "Hello Arctic," and and discuss changes in seasons that accompany the story. Learners complete...
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Water Quality and Dissolved Oxygen
Students investigate the relationship between dissolved oxygen and organic materials and aquatic organisms. This is a 3-lesson plan series in which students explore dissolved oxygen and then design an experiment testing the effects of...
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Quest for Freedom
Fourth graders examine and discuss the Texas Revolution and the founding of Texas as a Republic. They read about the major events of the Revolution, research the events online, and complete a chart to present to the class.
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Local and Global Sustainability Unit
Students examine the characteristics that define a sustainable community at the local and global level. They create and prioritize a list of traits, read and discuss a magazine article, and create a poster.
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Children at War
Students conduct Internet research to investigate the use of children in combat throughout the world. Students read personal testimonies and analyze media coverage of children in combat.
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Commercial Use of Plant Hormones
In this plant hormone instructional activity, learners will read 5 statements and determine if the effect given occurs because of natural or synthetic plant hormones. Then students will complete 2 short answer questions about why...
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Total English Advanced: Issues Crossword!
In this key vocabulary crossword puzzle learning exercise, students practice key vocabulary as they read the 11 clues to correctly fill in the word puzzle.
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Geography Skills
Young scholars practice their geography skills. In this geography skills lesson plan, students locate, plot, and label places on maps and globes.
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The Atomic Bomb
In this atomic bomb study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the topic and then respond to a reflection question.
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What is the Role of the Corporation in Society?
Students explore ethics. In this business ethics lesson, students discuss corporate responsibilities to society as they read selected articles on the topic. Students consider various scenarios that encourage authentic student...
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Transcription of Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation
For this primary source analysis worksheet, students read Lord Dunmore's Proclamation and discuss its historical significance.
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Using Conditionals with Mixed Tenses
In this using conditionals with mixed tenses worksheet, learners read the explanations and examples for hypothetical situations in mixed time frames, then interactively complete 15 sentences with immediate online feed back.
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Writing Introductions
In this writing introductions activity, students read about 4 types of introductions, then analyze 6 examples and interactively write comments about each one.
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Chapter 17 – The Great Depression
In this U.S. history worksheet, learners read assigned textbook pages on the Great Depression and respond to 27 short answer questions.
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The City of Ember: introduction and chapter 1
In this comprehension worksheet, students read The City of Ember introduction and chapter 1 and answer multiple choice questions about it. Students complete 14 questions.