Young scholars write an editorial column for a newspaper. For this journalism lesson, students discuss and analyze editorials in print and broadcast media. Young scholars will compare the differences in these two formats of...

High schoolers research the Internet to fill out their scavenger hunt sheet.  In this research lesson students search the Internet for answers to the questions on the scavenger hunt worksheet. 

Students interpret the Second Amendment. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students examine the right to bear arms as they compare 2 Michigan Supreme Court cases and discuss their personal interpretations of the amendment.

Fourth graders explore the concept of respect. In this diversity instructional activity, 4th graders play the Untangle Game and complete a diversity puzzle. Students consider how to emphasize similarities over differences.

Seventh graders explore career options and goals. In this career lesson, 7th graders study occupation cards and find a career path they are interested in. Students work in groups to to sort occupation cards with a career path poster....

Students answer preview questions about different terms to describe African Americans. In this Black Nationalism lesson plan, students listen to background information on Marcus Garvey, then read an editorial by Garvey on the Return to...

Seventh graders define courage and illustrate it in a portrait art medium. For this courage and art lesson, 7th graders discuss courage and identify a person who represents its meaning. Students then bring in a visual image of...

In this lesson on clarifying text, students review 4 methods of clarifying information within a text.  Students then work with partners to discuss and role play the 4 methods. This lesson includes a power point and suggested...

Students learn about bats.  In this bats and comprehension activity, students read Stellaluna and share what they know about bats.  Students complete a learning log and Internet bat research worksheet.

Young scholars practice their measuring and cooking skills with a box of Rice Krispies. In this culinary instructional activity, students utilize a box of Rice Krispies, butter, marshmallows and utensils to cook a batch of Rice Krispie...

Students examine Gandhi's Salt March. In this peace and tolerance lesson, students discuss the Salt Tax Levy that was imposed in India. Students then debate how the Indian National Congress should have handled the issue.

Fifth graders study the Civil War. In this US history lesson, 5th graders simulate what life was like during the Civil War by having two groups with one group given more materials than the other group. Students then draw a...

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...

Students discover beliefs and practices of the Mayans.  For this Mayan gods lesson, students discuss "The World Tree" of the Mayans, the three layers of the tree, and their meanings.  Students discover the manner and purpose of...

Young scholars explore dramatization. In this literacy fluency and drama lesson, students listen to the story Mop Top by Don Freeman and add related sounds at the appropriate times. Young scholars role play, pantomime, and add sounds...

Students practice archery. In this archery lesson plan, students see how to shoot the bow and hit a target. They attempt to hit balloons that are attached to a target.  

Sixth graders investigate the parts of a seed by using a digital camera.  In this botany lesson, 6th graders plant their own seeds in class and demonstrate the necessary attributes for growing a plant.  Students utilize a...

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

Students practice galloping. In this gross motor skills lesson, students review how to jump and hop using a jump-rope and hopscotch. The teacher shows the steps to gallop and they hold a noodle and pretend as if they are riding a...

Twelfth graders discover the ideas of our government by reading the Mayflower Compact.  In this U.S. Government lesson, 12th graders identify the main ideas of the Mayflower Compact, how it came to be and who was affected the most...

Learners examine microscopes and how to calculate total magnification.  In this calculations lesson students complete an activity of calculations. 

Learners examine a microscope and learn its functions.  In this microscope instructional activity students prepare a wet mount slide and complete calculations. 

Students compare the different classifications and explore how organisms are grouped.  In this classification lesson plan students study images of organisms and answer questions. 

Students practice for a poetry slam. In this poetry lesson, students select borrowed poems to perform in a poetry slam in order to participate in their own poetry slam competition.