First graders engage in a lesson that demonstrates the character trait of thankfulness. The teacher enthusiastically shares something to be thankful for with the class. Then they spend the time to draw an idea of something to be thankful...

Young scholars study Langston Hughes's poetry, short stories, and his first autobiography. They read and appreciate the candid, honest and powerful creative masterpieces of this black genius and discuss the numerous universal themes...

Learners review the parts of speech to begin the lesson. Using computers, they listen to instructions from their teacher and write the word under the categories respresenting the different parts of speech. Using the same word, they find...

Students create a cube exploring different holiday traditions. In this multicultural appreciation lesson, students research Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Kwanzaa holiday traditions. This lesson encourages the use of an individual...

Seventh graders discover how to assemble and finish a lidded box-like form from slabs of clay between soft and leather hard. They gain an appreciation for ceramic art.

Students develop an appreciation and understanding of the people, their attitudes, values and beliefs as reflected in their architecture. They use slides and or a walking tour showing the various styles of architecture, in New Haven,...

Students examine myths and stereotypes about Hispanic immigrant groups. They appreciate and share the strengths of their diversity and view films that challenge ideas about education and cultural values. They explore the Latino Rights...

Students practice using adverbs of frequency through a discussion of job promotions. Students discuss the qualities that lead to job promotion. With the teacher, students role play asking their employers about promotion opportunities....

Students engage in a variety of activities in order to appreciate the literature of Frankenstein. They create a portfolio that tracks progress towards mastering skills and stated objectives.

Students create representative Sakura trees. In this multi-cultural appreciation instructional activity, students listen to their teacher talk about Japan before students create Sakura trees out of cotton balls and popsicle sticks.

Sixth graders discover an appreciation for the benefits of trees. In this tree lesson, 6th graders explore the benefits of trees by playing a word classification game. Students study the variety of uses for trees.

Students recognize several Indian goddesses, identify the symbols representing aspects of divinity in India, and appreciate how the goddess represents both creative and destructive forms of power.

Students gain an appreciation for art/textiles for Japan. They use different textures to create a collagraph plate. They hand color a print with colored pencil to create interest.

Eleventh graders examine the roles of trading and pilgrimage in promoting exchange of goods and ideas. They appreciate the roles played by Xuan Zang and Marco Polo in the material and cultural exchange among the peoples of the Silk Road.

Tenth graders cultivate respect and appreciation for Canadian Parliamentary democracy. They build curiosity and interest in studying citizenship issues related to Parliament and by engaging in a mock election.

Students engage in a lesson that supports the fact that Asian people are part of the educational culture in schools. The lesson includes background information for the teacher. With the completion of the unit students develop a personal...

Students participate in a video conference literature circle to discuss assigned reading. They respond to discussion topics during the conferences. Students share their thoughts and ideas with their peers and improve comprehension...

High schoolers participate in investigating why the term "magical" is representative of mathematics in general. As the one common language of the world math is magical. To assist students in understanding this magic and to bring...

First graders investigate how maps are used to identify different locations. They will also appreciate how there are different types of maps for their purposes. Finally students study how maps contain symbols that represent real places.

Students engage in a novel study in order to appreciate literature and improve reading skills. The most important skill is reading comprehension and students must practice skills to aid in understanding the text.

Students become aware of the concept that each of us is special. They develop an appreciation for the special things that each can do now, and begin to develop early literacy skills. Each student creates a book about themselves and...

Young scholars record their observations about growing a cypress plant and putting salt in the plant. In this cypress plant lesson plan, students observe and record what is happening as the cypress plant grows. This gives directions for...

Students celebrate diversity. In this multicultural appreciation lesson, students celebrate diversity by sampling food from different cultures, learning a few words in Spanish and identifying the seven different continents.

Learners study the artist Wassily Kandinsky as well as his art and and music. For this art appreciation lesson, students view a variety of Kandinsky's work and circular color studies. Learners relate the use of color to emotion...