Students use the internet to research the geography of the Renaissance. Using maps of Europe, they identify at least three key cities during the time period and discuss the main types of transportation. They research the various customs...

Students explore discrimination. In this character development lesson, students identify groups and organizations to which they belong and the requirements that go with each group. Students discuss inclusion and exclusion and generate...

Students study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins, especially the quarter. They conduct a survey of coins in students' possession, graphing the results to show frequency distribution and drawing inferences about the U.S....

Students study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins, especially the quarter. Theyresearch why in 1965 the U.S. Mint decided to change the metal composition of the quarter to copper coated with nickel. In addition, they perform...

Students compare their own special holidays and traditions and then use their imaginations to create their own holiday.

Students explore different codes and ciphers including Morse Code, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, and the Alphabet. They discuss how and why codes are used. Students create their own code and message to exchange with classmates.

Students discuss what it would be like to be new to a town. They are then asked questions related to the immigrants coming to America. Extensions of this instructional activity are available.

First graders identify Monet as an Impressionist artist. They create impressions of trees and bushes, paint with sponges, and mix tints and shades. They create impressions of flowers with q-tip dabbing and mixing tints and shades.

Students discuss ways the stories were alike and different. The teacher demonstrate how to draw a Venn diagram using Microsoft Word. They label the two circles and enter the likenesses and differences on the diagram.

Fifth graders discover the difference between myths, legends, and folk tales. They summarize legends. They work together to dramatize legends and then create their own legend using the writing process. Handouts and worksheets are included.

Learners discover the characteristics that make a hero or heroine. They also look at how society recognizes its heroes and how the nation represents its values and beliefs by researching heroes from the past and present.

Students use different pieces of music and writings to explore the theme of self-reliance and individuality. After viewing a video clip, they discuss how the images made them feel. They keep a writing journal to evaluate their own...

Twelfth graders use an Internet scavenger hunt, vocabulary, sample essay questions, and short answer questions suitable for study and review of the play, The Crucible.

Students select writing prompts for the class.

Young scholars read and write poetry that reflects true self expression. They use the published poetry as a springboard instead of a formula to write from the heart.

Students investigate well known poets, forms, and poetry terms. They explore various websites, complete an online scavenger hunt, and take an online poetry test.

Students create their own personalized amulet necklaces after viewing images of artifacts from different cultures.

Students read Edith Hamilton's, Mythology as a summer reading assignment. They characterize one of the gods or goddesses they read about and create a presentation.

Pupils explore the intersection between immigration and America's vision of itself. They examine how immigrant groups view themselves as Americans, and how the American 'mainstream' views these same immigrant groups.

Seventh graders explore the cross as a symbol of redemption and of the Trinity. They become aware of Jesus' crucifixion and the history of the crucifix.

Young scholars create drawings of dragons that could be found in the art of Japan or China. The lesson involves two-days of instruction and leads to student examples of dragons four-times larger than the originals.

Students examine different family traditions to further explain social patterns. They complete a graphic organizer using educational software.

Students examine the symbols of change, Heaven and Earth, as expressed in Chinese art and literature in this High School lesson. Evaluation is accomplished through a short, small-group research project.

Young scholars explore the history of the White House from four different perspectives: as a symbol, a public and private place, technological advances, and changing needs. They take a virtual tour of the White House and explore its...