Twelfth graders compare and contrast the work of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. In this racism lesson, 12th graders read The Autobiography of Malcolm X and discuss how Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. approached ending racism.

Students compare and contrast specific characters in the book, "Old Henry." They discuss similarities and differences between people and define character traits. They assess one's own character traits and have a class discussion about...

Eighth graders complete a six-week unit on character analysis for the play "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare. They conduct research and write a report, participate in a book talk, and create a character analysis assignment to...

Learners participate in an online video chat with students from different countries in an effort to learn more about other cultures and to practice foreign language skills. This lesson includes directions for recording the sessions.

Students interpret canine verbal and non-verbal communication. In this dog communication lesson, students discuss dog communication through bark and body language. Students study the 'reading canine body postures' worksheet and write...

Students tell stories through dance. In this ballet instructional activity, students learn pantomime dance skills and examine "The Nutcracker" ballet performances as they examine ballet as storytelling.

Learners view and create art in several styles. They view African Masks, Picasso's portraits and self-portraits. They compare the two, then create a self portrait. In the second lesson, they view landscape paintings by folk artists....

Young scholars explore various verbal and nonverbal ways to improve their English pronunciation. They create a short biography and practice reading them with an English accent, using appropriate language, intonation, and body language.

Students explore the writing trait of voice. In this writing skills lesson, students read No, David! and discuss the author's use of voice. Students write a class version of the story called Yes, David! that incorporates an alternative...

Second graders study heroes, inventors, and explorers and role-play as one of the people. In this theatre and history lesson, 2nd graders review the people and their accomplishments using a Promethean flipchart. Students then act out one...

Students role play a visit to the doctor's office to practice communicating their symptoms to a health professional. They view an internet example of a patient discussing a medical issue with a doctor and then pair up to share...

In this foreign language worksheet, students look for the correct words to complete each of the 10 sentences. They are given two words to choose from and are directed to select the option that sounds more natural.

In this intermediate ESL grammar worksheet, learners type the correct tense of a given verb in a sentence, shown in parentheses. Students may click on a check answer an show answer button.

Students take a short quiz on what they already know about HIV/AIDS. In groups, they read an article on the disease and place the information from it on a timeline. They role-play different scenerios in which they have written the...

Students read the book Corduroy and tell if they liked or didn't like the story. In this books lesson plan, students have a stuffed bear to hold while reading the story.

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

Second graders complete a unit of lessons on the solar system. They complete various art projects inspired by Van Gogh's 'Starry Night,' create a moon phases book, create a moon phase wind chime, develop a timeline of space exploration,...

High schoolers brainstorm a list of words they use to refer to the elderly. As a class, they discuss the importance of word connotations and explain those used to refer to the older population. They complete a handout and share their...

Seventh graders explore the functions of the skeletal system. They collaborate in small groups to determine the function of the skeletal system, the types of joints and movement, bone strength and growth, and bone injuries including...

Learners discuss the importance of decision making and the effect decisions have on their lives. They explore problem solving strategies. To assist students in the thinking process, they observe a guided problem-solving model.

Students work in groups to develop an anti-slur policy for their classroom considering the categories of name-calling and types of behavior that should be addressed by the policy. They think about ways to prevent and respond...

Students investigate how to communicate about themselves and each other. For this social studies and technology lesson plan, students represent their thoughts regarding themselves and others both on paper and using "Kid Pix".

Students explore various faith traditions. In this religious tolerance lesson plan, students compare and contrast faiths, rituals, and traditions. Students discuss what attracts people to certain faith traditions.

Students write a composition comparing and contrasting two portraits. In this comparing and contrasting lesson, students will observe two portraits and compare them through their writing. They then will write a letter to the artists...