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Money Makes the World Go 'Round
Students examine what a basic unit of currency means and how it affects world finances.
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Patients Die in Britain as Foreign Doctors Can’t Speak English Properly
Ninth graders examine the problems that exist with foreign doctors not fluent in English. In this Great Britain Health System focussed for ESL lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a...
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African Americans and the Move West
Learners examine the phases of westward migration in the United States during the 19th century focusing on the incentives that led many African Americans to make the move.
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Independent Courts: How Important Are They?
Students investigate the importance of judicial independence and how it is exercised while conducting research to gather information using different resources. The teacher discusses the importance of Law Day. They also read the handout...
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Verb Tense: Present Continuous, Simple Past, Present Perfect Continuous and Past Perfect Continuous
In this verb tense worksheet, student use the verb given and enter it in the proper tense so it agrees with the rest of the sentence, with hints and answers available.
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Linking Words
In this linking words learning exercise, students fill in the blanks to sentences with the correct linking words to connect the phrases. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions total.
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Passport to the World
Eighth graders investigate the process for obtaining a United States passport. They plan a trip to a foreign country looking at important information including the climate, geography, culture, money, and language. They complete the...
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Budgeting for Peace
Students explore world leader's quests for peace. In this world leader research lesson, students read a speech by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and view budget figures for the United States. Students work in groups to create an alternate...
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Ecosystems and Symbiotic Relationships
Learners are told to create a community using words or pictures. They walk outside to an area in front of the school which has a strip of grass, ditch, and corn field. Students discuss the difference between an ecosystem and a...
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The Cities We Live In
Students research a major city. They create a diagram of the city, labeling major monuments and points of interest. Next, students draw a map of their own town and label its major interest areas. Students compare and contrast their...
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Oral History Memoirs of American Experiences in Japan
Students identify the process of producing an oral history/documentary. Students analyze and synthesize information and memoirs as a valuable tool for exploring the past using primary resources. Students differentiate facts of historical...
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A Day of Infamy:Analyzing FDR’s Pearl Harbor Address
In 1941 FDR spoke out on the events at Pearl Harbor. The class will get to analyze word choice, word meaning, author's craft and structure by analyzing an actual draft of this speech. They will look critically at the words used,...