Here is a lesson designed for children with autism which is aimed at helping them understand that using their words to express what they need is an important social skill. They are charged with using their words to explain to the teacher...

Analyzing arguments is key to critical thinking. Colorful slides teach viewers how to recognize the structure of an argument, the claims, and the validity of the evidence used to support an argument. Then, provided scenarios permit...

Eleventh graders research and discuss the different points of view of colonists in terms of taxation, as well as how these viewpoints helped lead to the revolution.

Students examine the visual aids of this lesson to study the costs and benefits of decisions about diet and exercise. They investigate human choice as it affects behavior and in turns effects economics and consequences.

Students explore the economic, political, racial, and religious roots of Manifest Destiny. They read articles and analyze how the concept influenced the nation's westward expansion. Students discover the motivations and expectations of...

Eleventh graders explore slavery and the civil war. In groups, 11th graders discuss and slavery and identify reasons for its beginning. In groups, they role-play a character for a talk show. Students determine what slavery was like in...

Tenth graders examine the role of women in the early 1900s. In groups, they use the internet to research groups who favored or opposed giving women the right to vote. To end the lesson, they note the methods used by women to finally gain...

Students explore Alaska. This lesson is gearing mostly for students who live in Alaska.

Students examine the voting behavior of people during a presidential election to determine costs and the benefits of voting and how this behavior is influenced by incentives.

Students investigate the history of and the current state of the White House. They take a virtual tour of the White House and Monticello, explore various websites, and compare/contrast Monticello with the White House.

Young scholars utilize Internet sites to explore and compare current ideas and opinions concerning the impact of christopher Columbus' famous voyage of 1492.

George Custer was an interesting historical figure. Learners find out more about his life with a web quest, which presents historical perspectives and contributions of George Custer. They participate in a Custer Q and A session with the...

Let your scholars test their economics skills with this 55-question quiz! They respond to fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions pertaining to the study of microeconomics and macroeconomics. All answers are provided, and the...

Whether sitting in an art or European history class, viewers will enjoy the rich images presented in these slides. Art from the Baroque period, including paintings, sculptures, and furniture, is featured in this presentation, along with...

As an overview of Acadians in Louisiana, this resource could be useful. It could also be used as an example for students designing their own presentations relating to a state. It has an interesting way of presenting information through...

Students identify assumptions they may have about government and research to determine whether they are accurate. They support or refute their assumptions in a presentation to the class.

Students examine assumptions that can lead to errors of reasoning. They explore techniques for recognizing and resisting these assumptions. Students examine their own prejudices and prejudices that others might have about them.

Seventh graders look for similarities and differences in the culture of Eastern World countries by looking at the art from each country. They test their hypothesis and assumptions through further research in the media center. Finally...

Learners view a film that dicuss the unusual behaviour of the protagonist and narrator of the novel 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.' They discuss how Christopher has Asperger's Syndrome. Students discuss how...

Students address their assumptions about families in the 1500s. They compare and constrast a medevil and modern family. They role-play an arranged marriage in class. They practice using new vocabulary as well.

How many great, great grandchildren can one have? Scholars estimate the number of descendants a woman can have after 110 years. They use information about the average number of children per family and life expectancy to make this estimate.

Swimming is more fun with quantities. The short assessment task encompasses finding the volume of a trapezoidal prism using an understanding of quantities. Individuals make a connection to the rate of which the pool is filled with a...

Students research and develop lessons to emphasize safe Internet use by children. They design pamphlets about safe use by children for parents. Using Powerpoint, they deliver a presentation about Internet predators. Students alsodevelop...

Students read After Seventeen Years by Kim Yong Ik and discuss the cultural, political and geographical aspects of Korea that specifically affect the events in the story.