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Life Inspires Art Inspires Life
Students create philanthropic documentaries. In this philanthropy lesson, students collaborate to create a multimedia documentary regarding the community philanthropy work they took part in.
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Feudal Japan and the Geography of Japan
Students recognize that the feudal times of Japan changed the lives of its people.In this Japanese history and geography lesson, students understand how Japan's geography in the ring of fire and its strong feelings of honor and duty have...
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Character Education Podcasts
Students study character traits. In this character education lesson plan, students create podcasts highlighting a particular character trait. Students broadcast one podcast per week.
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Service Learning
Students view video clips to define service learning. In this civics lesson, students read quotes, take a survey, and define altruism. Students view video clips and evaluate the motivation and impact of those who perform community...
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Service Learning
Students explore the value in helping others. In this ethics lesson, students use videos, worksheets, Internet articles and group discussion to develop a personal perspective on what it means to help others.
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Pizza with the Principal & Kindness Cash
Young scholars understand how their words and acts affect others. For this acts of kindness lesson, students were rewarded for kind acts by getting to have pizza with the Principal. Young scholars also participated in a Principal's...
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Sharing Our Surplus Stash: A Trick-Or-Treat Twist
Students give the gift of candy to community members. In this citizenship and giving lesson, students read Franklin's Halloween and discuss why the main characters give away part of their Halloween candy. Students brainstorm who in their...
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Respect for Non-Native Students
Students develop and understanding that people born in other countries deserve respect and appreciation. In this ethnic background appreciation lesson, students discuss the different countries that classmates are born in. Students then...
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A Thousand Words
Students demonstrate compassion for others. In this character education lesson, students view photos from magazines and interpret what they see. Students discuss the feelings they get when viewing the photos.
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Following the Footsteps of Einstein
Students inquire about creating inventions. For this inventions lesson, students read the biography of Albert Einstein and discuss ethics. Students brainstorm ideas that will change their community.
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Responsibility
Students invite community workers to visit and speak about how they serve the community. In this character education activity, students recognize that community workers have an obligation to protect and serve others. Students write...
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Mardi Gras Character Carnival
Students create Mardi Gras floats from shoeboxes to illustrate the Six Pillars of Character. In this character education lesson, students discuss Mardi Gras and famous celebrations. Students make floats out of shoeboxes to illustrate the...
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Winter Holiday Activities Extravaganza
Students define culture and explore elements that are part of the custom or culture of a place. In this holiday lesson plan, students identify the cultures they participate in. Students identify the differences in people's cultures....
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On Trial - Juvenile or Adult?
Students compare and contrast juvenile and adult courts in the United States. In this judicial system lesson, students read and discuss articles and statistics in order to determine why juveniles may be tried as adults and examine the...
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Practice Your Escape Plan
Students practice escaping from a fire. In this fire safety lesson, students listen to the smoke alarm and discuss what it tells them to do. Students learn what to do when the alarm goes off during the day. Students determine a...
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Building Bridges for Young Learners- School
Students examine the purpose of education. In this schooling lesson, students read a letter from a child in Uzbekistan. Students compare and contrast their schooling to children around the world.
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Right to Equal Opportunity
Students investigate the concept of equal opportunity in school. In this equal opportunity instructional activity, students participate in a discussion about the fairness of certain situations in school. They listen to a story entitled,...
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Whose Religion Is It?
Young scholars analyze the impacts of religious expectations on gender roles. In this gender equity lesson, students compare and contrast different religions in societies in order to understand the cultural influences and effects of both...
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Characteristics of a Good Citizen
First graders examine characteristics that good citizens need. In this civic virtues lesson, 1st graders discuss people they know who are heroes or good citizens. Students name three qualities they believe heroes need. Students create a...
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History is a Series of Decisions
Learners examine cause and effect. In this American Revolution lesson, students analyze primary source documents regarding the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, and George Washington. Learners imagine if the events had unfolded differently...
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Alexander the Great
In this online interactive history activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the achievements of Alexander the Great. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive activity.
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Thomas Edison
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the accomplishments of Thomas Edison. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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The Spanish American War (1898-1901)
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the Spanish American War. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Protagoras
In this online interactive philosophy learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Protagoras by Plato. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive learning exercise.