Students become aware of spatial awareness as they stand in the middle of a hula hoop and perform "The Chicken Dance" to music. During the chorus, they run, hop, gallop, skip into other vacant hoops. Students follow directions given by...

Students explore racial profiling. In this Teaching Tolerance lesson plan, students discover what racial profiling is and then teach their classmates what it is as they write a news report or opinion essay. Students may also create a...

Learners create a haiku and illustrate it on the computer. In this haiku lesson plan, students review the history of the haiku while they are outside and then write their own. Learners then use a computer program to illustrate their poem.

Students practice rephrasing techniques to ask and answer questions in order to maintain conversational exchanges. Students create scripts about themselves to use as conversation starters. This lesson plan is intended for students...

Pupils list habits that can be used to maintain good personal hygiene. They identify hygiene products and explain their uses in maintaining a good self image and personal hygiene habits. This lesson plan is intended for students...

Students identify class and types of materials in our environment.  In this investigative lesson plan students work in groups to process information about what actions should be taken concerning solid waste.

First graders practice rhythm and beat. In this music instructional activity, 1st graders sing and clap to the song "Yankee Doodle Dandy".  They find the rhythm of the music and practice making rhythm with other instruments.

Young scholars create a collage about themselves and their interests by using magazines and pictures. For this who I am lesson plan, students present their collage orally to their classmates.

Students study and discuss various magazine advertisements, looking for target audience, attention-getting method, cultural differences, etc.

High schoolers make a time-lines of of decades using images from Miss America.  In this history instructional activity, students looks at the country's beauty pageant and how it changes the lives of women in America.  High...

Students identify similarities and differences between people. In this diversity lesson plan, students share things that they like about themselves and complete a page to make into a "This is Me" class booklet.

Students investigate human relationships by creating oil paintings in class. In this gay pride lesson, students discuss why the Pride parade is so important, who appears at the parade and how art is used to spread awareness of gay...

Fourth graders investigate endangered species to discover reasons for the extinction. Resources are examined to determine preventive measures for the endangerment. The unit contains four lessons.

Young scholars anticipate the results of using stamps to create patterns and visual effects through repetition. They enhance their understanding of positive and negative space. Also, investigation is done on fabrics and products made in...

Students create puppets to teach concepts such as history and weather. In this Puppetmania lesson, students manipulate their puppets to show a range of emotions, facial expressions, and actions. Students design puppets and learn about...

Ninth graders examine prejudice in today's world.  In this current events lesson, 9th graders describe their top three personality identifiers.  Students read articles on racism. 

Fifth graders explore career opportunities. In this career lesson, 5th graders participate in career inventories that enable them to select careers they may enjoy. Students further research the careers that fit their personalities.

Students solve conflicts through nonviolent means. In this problem resolution activity, students practice solving problems in different social settings. They try many nonviolent phrases and they create their own solutions. 

Students explain the benefits of breastfeeding. In this adult health lesson, students demonstrate the correct position when breastfeeding using dolls. They recognize signs that a baby is getting enough milk.

Students consider their contributions to society. In this service learning lesson, students examine Jewish tradition of tikkun olam. Students recognize that the world is imperfect as they participate in classroom activities and write...

Fifth graders explore career options and potential jobs. In this career lesson, 5th graders study various careers and the training or education needed for those careers. Students study posters and name career paths as well as occupations...

Eighth graders complete problems where they use the definition of exponents to expand the squaring function of natural numbers. In this squaring natural numbers lesson plan, 8th graders also identify squares form 0 - 12 and complete a...

Students apply their enthusiasm for imaginary play to create their own imaginary play space. In this novice architectural design instructional activity, students arrange and glue pre-cut foam shapes to a cardboard base to set up their...

Young scholars engage their families to write down a folk story from their primary language. For this family literacy lesson, students rewrite the story or fairy tales in English. Parents and young scholars are invited to present the...