High schoolers research current events in relation to the United States military. For this current event lesson, students find out what is going on in the war and use what they find to explain and debate their stance on current events.

Sixth graders read legends to learn the history of Connecticut in a fun informative way.

Fifth graders make a statement about their position on the Revolutionary War using various means of expression. One half of students remain loyal to England and the other half want a revolution for independence. They express themselves...

Young scholars determine their beliefs and values through a survey. They compare their values with others in the same school. They take the survey out into the community to determine their priorities.

Fourth graders explore racial discrimination focusing on Jim Crow laws. They read an excerpt from Richard Wright's autobiography and discuss how viewing the subject from the his point of view affects their opinions.

In collaborative teams, students create individual autobiographical presentations that help them investigate their historical background. As they collaborate and create their projects they discuss and come to realize how current...

Students participate in activities that help them appreciate the history of their local community as it celebrates its sesquicentennial year. They construct timelines, maps, interview, and writing. They use technology in a number of...

Learners articulate what elements must be present in a successful, persuasive speech by composing a "presentation plan." They explain what they know about speech delivery in preparation for the presentation of their final projects.

Students research a famous person of their choice in this lesson. They research the person's life, feelings, and character through a series of written activities. They compile their research into a creative project called a character's...

Students discuss the policies of race relations of five presidents. They analyze primary documents to comprehend the various views and actions of five Presidents in regards to race relations. Students evaluate the influence of...

Fifth graders research a famous American; then do a presentation using Hyper-Studio, ClarisWorks or Power-Point.

Students recognize various types of movement people rely on to get from one place to another, locate the forms of movement on a map and choose one form of movement and research its path.

High schoolers practice planning for the development of an area using the goals of Smart Growth as a guide. They analyze how regions can affect government policies. They role-play citizens who recommend how an area should be developed.

Fifth graders gain knowledge about the Florida 2000 Presidential Election, proposed changes in the process, and to practice communication skills, including listening and speaking. This lesson really gets at the heart of the changes made...

Learners engage in a lesson which give them the knowledge, skills and an appreciation for the electoral process and parliamentary system.

Students explain the historical origins of the India-Pakistan dispute over Kashmir and debate both sides' claims. They evaluate the position of India and Pakistan relating to the dispute over Kashmir.

Students use the Internet to research an article. When they find an article they like, it be printed and they highlight the important information and present to the class.

Fifth graders, in groups, spend one to two days researching their person or event. After the research process, each student has to write two to three sentences describing their person's most important contribution to the American...

Students are introduced to the various museum functions. In groups, they create a traveling exhibition based on Gutenberg's invention and the first printed book. They share their exhibition with the class and answer any questions presented.

Third graders are introduced to the concept of ancestry. Using their own family, they gather information related to the family roots. In groups, they locate the countries on a map and discuss the concept of migration. They identify...

Students explore food choices by researching the food pyramid in class. In this healthy eating habits lesson, students discuss each layer of the food pyramid and identify areas they need to improve in their own lives. Students visit the...

Students facilitate each student's comprehension of the different jobs on a ship and the job's evolutions over time. They compare/contrast certain jobs on a ship from history to today. Students work together in cooperative groups to...

Middle schoolers watch a video which chronicles the struggle to desegregate Kentucky's schools. They write a paper on a given aspect of what they saw in the video.

Learners examine conditions at state mental hospitals after World War II. They examine the treatment of patients and how to evaluate the credibility of sources. They write a short essay to complete the lesson.