Students define democracy and analyze the conditions needed for democracy to flourish. Students research governments in the Middle East to determine how and if they have any form of democracy within their government.

Students explore how art reflects the economic, political, social, religious and historical concerns of a culture. They research a former colony to determine if there is any history of a mask. Students create a mask representing the...

Students study the different types of love. They identify the various types of love and the behaviors associated with each. They determine that love is a relationship which is best expressed by trust, honesty, and respect and that ...

Students explore the concept of injustice. In this nonviolent resistance lesson, students discuss how autobiographical writing may be used to promote justice. Students read an excerpt from Gandhi's autobiography and determine how his...

Second graders work together to practice communication skills, leadership, trust, respect and creativity. They's ability to focus determine the student's success. They must assist each other navigating an obstacle course while blindfolded.

Students compare their unknown serum against a set of known serum standards and determine the animal source of their serum. They write a lab report to communicate their results.

Students explore various aspects of French life. They determine which topic dealing with French history, art, food, music, dance, celebrations or traditions they research and present.

Students discuss the characteristics of a quality relationship and determine how such a relationship is maintained. After reading a scenario of a relationship, students take one character at a time and place themselves in the character's...

In this math worksheet, students work at home with a family member to add and subtract decimals in a sample check register. Students add deposits, subtract withdrawals and determine the balance of the account.

Young scholars plan for a service project. In this service activity, students determine the materials they will need to complete their service project. Young scholars discuss possible trade flows into the United States.

Pupils explore the process of growing plants from seed. In this propagation lesson, students examine methods of propagation and determine how to rapidly propagate plant species. Pupils listen to a lecture informing them on the topic and...

Students write definitions of swaraj and satyahraha as presented by Mahatma Gandhi, and how they pertain to them in the classroom. In this Gandhi lesson plan, students determine the rights and responsibilities they have and how to solve...

 Students explore the likelihood of events.  In this logical thinking lesson plan, 3rd graders are given several scenarios and determine whether the possibility of the described event actually happening is likely, unlikely, or...

In this probability and statistics worksheet, students work with a family member to determine the number of outcomes in a given situation. The two page worksheet contains four questions. Answers are included.

In this ocean zones worksheet, students determine the factors that influence life in the different zones. Students list and explain the major ocean life zones. This worksheet has 6 short answer questions.

Students in ESL, ELL take part in small groups according to their language proficiency skills and to determine how to problem solve with a language barrier.

Students examine the current debate over sex education. They examine a variety of sex education approaches and determine which one is use in thier school district.

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.

Students distinguish between tax deduction and tax credit, explain how the earned income credit affects the tax liability, apply requirements to claim the earned income credit, and describe factors that determine the amount of the earned...

Students determine that they are responsible for paying income taxes through withholdings on earned income. They examine the Form W-4.

Students conduct online research to investigate gardening and landscaping tips. They determine how they can help beautify their homes and neighborhoods.

Students examine how watersheds work and determine the difference between point and nonpoint source pollution. They research management practices to reduce pollution and investigate how everyone can participate in reducing water pollution.

Pupils look at popular media presentations to determine what type of messages they convey about class and class-linked behavior. They listen to contemporary music to explore how the songs touch upon social class issues. They read...

Students investigate the concept of consumer surplus as it relates to economic policy and decision making. They determine the difference between the value they place on something as compared to the price that they actually pay for it...