Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this character education instructional activity, students discuss the value of honesty and consider honesty towards self, family, friends, and the community as they write a reflection.

Students examine Jewish life in America. For this social studies lesson, students read the article "We Shall Go to America" which features the experiences of Jewish immigrants in America. Students respond to questions regarding the...

Students explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research regions of the Roman Empire and present their finding to their classmates. Students also use an interactive map to practice placement of the regions within...

Students examine equality. In this civics lesson, students appoint committees for various offices then model a mock committee/application process in the classroom, followed by a discussion of whether equity was achieved or not and why.

Students take a closer look at domestic violence. In this family law lesson, students participate in a classroom simulation that requires them to define domestic violence and students then discuss teen dating violence. Students make note...

Young scholars practice the skill of seeing an issue from different points of view.

Students consider the impact of the Progressive Movement on America. In this Progressivism instructional activity, students view a PowerPoint presentation on the topic. Students then research "Progressive Thinkers" and create...

Students investigate information about the leaders of Rome. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research Roman warfare and military leaders in order to write and present their own one-act plays based on Scipio, Hannibal, Julius Caesar,...

Students use weather maps to locate warm and cold fronts. They discover the different types of weather associated with these fronts. They also observe the weather in their local area.

Students explore the appropriate usage of cell phones. In this cell phone etiquette lesson plan, students examine how cell phone features may be use ethically and discuss compromises to privacy through the use of cell phones...

Students explore the benefits of staying active by going on a hike.  In this physical education lesson, students discuss the concept of a hike, where a good place to hike is and what types of foods are necessary to stay nourished....

Christmas is a motivational and exciting topic for students to discuss. In this Christmas worksheet, students discuss this popular holiday, and explore related issues. For example, students talk about the commercial aspects of the...

Third graders examine a variety of Robert Harris' paintings. Using the characters in the art, they develop a conversation between them in a musical verse. In groups, they identify safety procedures to be used by those traveling in the...

Students answer specific questions on the current economic climate in China. They see effects of economic reforms on people they have met in the documentary and provide the impetus for "conversation" among the people students have met in...

Students explore, examine and study about the first military tribunal of a Guantanamo Bay camp detainee. They then participate in a collaborative writing assignment in which they have a "conversation on paper" with each other about...

The deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and Tamir Rice, and the protests that followed the 2014 shootings, are the focus of a current-events activity that asks class members to brainstorm and research possible strategies to address the...

Students create an imaginary conversation. In this perseverance lesson, students complete a t-chart about words that describe perseverance and words that describe the opposite of perseverance. Students sketch a "talking heads"...

Students use reciprocal learning to coach one another in review of their prior learning about decimals. In this peer reciprocal learning decimal review activity, students participate in conversation, accountability, roles and...

Learners become investigators by examining "Elements of French and English Conversation, in new, familiar, and easy dialogues" 1814. They create a written paragraph to accompany the responses of the dialogues. Student create a slide show...

Sixth graders read the chapters in their social studies books and answer questions about Egyptian Dynasties. In this Egyptian Dynasties lesson plan, 6th graders research in their book, and then work in groups to answer the questions.

Young scholars explore self-discipline. In this character education lesson, students define and give examples of discipline and self-discipline. Young scholars work with a group to complete a related concept map.

High schoolers explore communication skills. In this career traits lesson, students are introduced to Eric Berne's Transactional Analysis Model of Communication. High schoolers discuss the impact of verbal and nonverbal communication in...

Young scholars identify at least one country where the Spanish language is spoken, describe similarities and differences between Spanish, Mexican, and Puerto Rican families, and practice speaking the Spanish words for several family...

Students explore the topic of public conservation. In this Florida panthers instructional activity, students read a scenario about the endangered panther and collaborate to plan a way to protect the panther population. Students also...