Learners prepare and deliver book talks. In this Holocaust lesson, students read a book regarding the Holocaust, take notes on it, and give a book talk based on the book. Learners respond to the book talks by email.

Students examine and create artwork. In this visual arts lesson, students examine the motif present in "Camels and Pyramids." Students design their own motifs that they incorporate into a painted and stenciled piece.

Learners examine Nazi propaganda. In this Holocaust lesson, students investigate the power of symbolism as they examine Nazi propaganda cartoons and then create their own cartoons using propaganda regarding current events of their choosing.

Students explore the life of David Olere through his art. In this Holocaust lesson plan, students examine the art of David Olere and compare it to other Holocaust artwork.

Seventh graders analyze how personal diaries and memoirs record actual events.  In this World History activity, 7th graders compare and contrast diaries and memoirs from the Holocaust.  Students write as a way to explore one's...

Students explore the cultural heritage of Eastern Europe. In this folk dance lesson, students take note of the provided dance steps for the Gypsy dance. Students practice performing the dance.

Learners create a Holocaust memorial. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students use geometric shapes or forms to create a Holocaust monument.

Students examine primary documents regarding the Holocaust. In this World War II lesson, students read and translate primary documents in their original language regarding the Holocaust. Students discuss the content of the documents.

Students explore the Holocaust through the eyes of survivors. For this Holocaust lesson, students talk with Holocaust survivors and create timelines that feature their stories.

Eighth graders explore the concept of human rights.  In this US History activity, 8th graders research newspaper articles that deal with human rights and prejudice.  Students write a summary of their article and share it with...

Learners create oral histories. In this oral history lesson, students prepare for and conduct interviews with Holocaust survivors, liberators, or rescuers. Learners study the provided procedure for the interview and present their...

Students explore Ravensbrück Concentration Camp. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students research the Ravensbrück Concentration Camp for Women, commemorate the memory of the women of the camp in a postage stamp, and present the stamp...

Learners explore Jewish traditions through Jewish art. In this interdisciplinary activity, students research art by Moshe Rynecki, Chaim Goldberg and Emmanuel Levy. Learners replicate the artistic styles in their own pieces.

Students consider the lack of nutrition experienced in Holocaust ghettos. In this Holocaust lesson, students investigate the Nazi policy of starving people out of the ghettos through their food rationing program. Students compare Nazi...

Middle schoolers consider the plight of Jewish children caught up in the Holocaust. In this Holocaust activity, students create time capsules that include items that middle schoolers print or download during their research.

Students explore the artistic works of Holocaust escapee Käthe Kollowitz. In this Holocaust art lesson plan, students examine the self-portraits that Kollowitz created and discuss the message in her woodcut images. Students design their...

Pupils promote Earth Day. In this Earth Day lesson, students create an Earth Day catch phrase and use graphic art design principles to make an Earth Day poster.

Young scholars research a website to learn about the Florida panther. In this animal research lesson, students use the scavenger hunt directions to search a website about Florida panthers. Young scholars also solve word puzzles within...

Students examine the Florida Panthers through a Web-quest. In this web-based lesson plan, students find clues that will help them to identify the habitat of the Florida Panther and the history of human activity which threatens these wild...

Students research the Internet to fill out their scavenger hunt sheet.  In this research lesson students search the Internet for answers to the questions on the scavenger hunt worksheet. 

Young scholars investigate the habits of animals by studying their prints.  In this animal life lesson, students investigate the different types of tracks left from animals by researching the Internet.  Young scholars utilize...

Young scholars explore a variety of games on the Internet that will teach them about animals; they focus on the Florida panther. Students choose the activity that is of interest to them, and then rotate between the games online and...

Students compare cat calls. In this wildlife lesson, students listen to cat calls and compose their own raps that feature the calls of Florida panthers.

Students discover the habits of panthers by solving fictitious crime mysteries.  In this animal life lesson, students utilize their research from previous lessons to solve mysteries in a panther activity.  Students answer...