Learners discuss the reasons why people are less likely to take a stand on issues today than they were in the past. In groups, they research the efforts of Kings, Parks and others to end discrimination and racism. They read excerpts of...

Students read about an immigrant family and participate in reading activities related to the book.  In this immigration book lesson, students answer question related to immigration and the book.

Students read the story "Night Golf" and respond to questions that enhance their comprehension of the book's message.  In this reading activity, students participate in a literature circle to explore reading passages. Students ...

Young scholars participate in various activities to become more successful as a team member.  In this team building lesson plan, students discuss team jobs versus individual ones.  Young scholars must work together to complete...

Students explore what causes natural disasters. For this environmental lesson plan, students will spend four weeks using activities to help in their understanding of the Hydrological Cycle, Hurricanes, Plate Tectonics, and the Recovery...

Students write an original journal of words they can read.  In this sight words instructional activity, students draw pictures and write words they recognize in their personal journal. 

Students examine the experiences of African American women. In this poetry lesson, students use their literary analysis skills to compare the poetry of Maya Angelou to rap music performed by Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill.

Students research the six principles that support IQ.  For this IQ lesson, students work in small groups to create a skit that depicts how one's IQ relates to everyday life.

High schoolers analyze and compare personal and societal perception of gender roles.  In this gender roles instructional activity, students record their personal point of view on various tasks such as doing dishes or car...

High schoolers research gender equity and the media.  In this gender equity lesson, students evaluate the influence of various media on both individuals and society.  High schoolers discuss examples of media that portray gender...

Seventh graders classify fish according to their characteristics. In this classification lesson students learn how to group animals including birds, reptiles and amphibians.

Students discover the biases between the two genders by comparing males and females in different species.  In this gender identity activity, students research National Geographic Magazine and view videos demonstrating the...

Learners identify nontraditional career areas for their gender and discuss gender bias and stereotyping.  In this nontraditional careers instructional activity, students research a nontraditional career and shadow the job in the...

Twelfth graders study the issues between male and females.  For this current events lesson, 12th graders read an article and answer questions.  Students watch a video and write an essay. 

Take a virtual trip to see other countries and cultures! After learning about different cultures and populations, English learners think about a place they'd like to visit. Small groups or individuals plan a trip to a country...

Students use the internet to research the history of Fair Haven, Connecticut. In groups, they are introduced to the socio-economic developments and how the area has grown over time. They work together to create their own bridge design...

Students create a bookmark with reminders of simple acts of kindness. In this character education lesson, students participate in a mini-lesson that serves as a great introduction to a service project. Students first brainstorm ways to...

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

Students inspect psychology by answering a list of health study questions. In this puberty lesson, students identify the impact teenage years have on boys and girls. Students define a list of scientific terms and answer study questions...

Students investigate poetry by incorporating images into the words of a poem.  In this language arts lesson, students discuss poetry writing devices and self expression with their classmates.  Students create a film about the...

Learners investigate various careers in the field of aviation in this lesson. They watch and discuss a video, develop a list of careers in aviation mentioned in the video, and create a resume and cover letter for an entry level aviation...

Students evaluate human psychology by answering sexual health study questions. In this exploitation lesson, students identify the main causes for sexual assault, the best ways to deal with it at the time and how to prevent it from...

Students experience and test island biogeography ideas by comparing diversity and abundance of rocky inter-tidal patches. Working, in groups of three, they investigate rocks and creatures found in a tidepool. Lesson plan designed for...

Students brainstorm what they believe forgiveness means. Individually, they write about a time in which they forgave someone and how it made them feel. To end the instructional activity, they participate in a role play activity in...