Fourth graders read the autobiography "Night" and discuss why Elie Wiesel was ing to relive this time of his life through writing. They write an essay covering Elie Wiesel's purpose for writing the book.

Students study documents to show the continued growth of development of 18th century Deerfield, CT.

Students work together to research a historical figure who lived in the Tijuana estuary. In groups, they answer specific quesitons given to them by their teacher to find out the most about the historical figure and include the culture...

Young scholars design a postage stamp that communicates to the world who they are, what they hope to be, what they are good at, and factual information. They use, "My Great Aunt Arizona" by Gloria Houston as a model for a biography.

Sixth graders use the Internet and other media to locate and collect information about Mars and build a database of information. They listen and participate in demonstrations presented by Eglin Air Force Base professionals. They then are...

In this Regents High School Comprehensive Examination worksheet, students read a poem and an excerpt from an autobiography and answer comprehension questions.  Students then write a unified essay  based on both passages.

High schoolers work with the slave narrative as a resource for historical study and evaluate it as a work of literature; students then examine the narrative in the context of political controversy as an argument for abolition.

Second graders research important events that occurred in their counties for each year they have been alive. They, in groups, categorize these events and develop notes to be used in the writing of an autobiography.

Students choose a subject for a biographical research paper. They use books, the Internet, encyclopedias and articles to gather information on a determined subject then follow a rubric to write a research paper.

Middle schoolers analyze primary source documents from the 1830's. They examine how records, memoirs and artifacts preserve history and discuss what should be placed in a time capsule for future generations.

Fifth graders discover that for some words, the definition is actually in the word and that much of our language is derived from Latin and many words have Latin roots. They look at the definition part of the worksheet and go over it...

Young scholars investigate the historical person of Alexander The Great. They view a video in order to create the context for the instructional activity. They read some biographies and conduct research using a variety of resources. Then...

Students explore school history by documenting daily life. In this time capsule lesson, students discuss the impact a fire had on their school during the previous year and identify ways to preserve information about their school by...

Sixth graders examine attitudes toward discrimination. They increase their sensitivity to diversity. After a lecture/demo, 6th graders read about people who exhibit courage and complete a writing assignment about them.

Third graders, in groups, select and research a favorite studenT author or illustrator. They answer questions about the author, conduct research and prepare a PowerPoint presentation with their findings.

Students collect objects that represent themselves. In a class discussion, they consider how they are seen and understood by others. Students create two sculptures, one of how others see them and another of how they see themselves.

First graders explore weather forecasts. They compare a weather forecast from the paper with the actual weather. Students discuss ways forecasts assist in determining outdoor activities. Using Kidspiration software, 1st graders create a...

In this Regents High School Comprehensive Examination worksheet, students listen to two passages and answer ten multiple choice questions to check comprehension.  Students then complete an essay response based on both passages.

Students research a woman who changed the world, and then consider the ways her life might influence their own. They access websites and videos about these women which are imbedded in the plan.

Students research and chronologically sort written information about Boyle's life. They create a time line of importand events in Boyle's life and write a biography on Robert Boyle.

High schoolers complete a creative project. They create a collage of 40's fashions. Provide a key for each picture and a brief description of the fashion or fad that includes some background on the group(s) who wore these styles.This is...

Students drill and practice writing/reading skills through the peer-editing process while writing an autobiography. They become more comfortable sharing their writings with others, offering feedback comments and encourage others to work...

Foster community in your classroom and encourage learners to get up and get to know each other. Individuals each receive the classmate inventory handout included and use it to fill in information about their fellow scholars. Once they...

Film imitates life; that's what they say. Using performance theory to tie the lesson together, learners attempt to understand memory and daily rituals as seen in art, film, and life. They read two chapters from the book, watch the...