In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery about 'The Case of the Shifting Shapes.' Students solve the problem by completing a rectangle area problem and also determine where Rex Tangle will appear next.

Students learn about another culture.  In this cultural awareness lesson, students learn about the location of the kingdom of Lesotho in southern Africa, discuss the toys used in Lesotho to those used in the United States and draw a...

Students discuss what they know about the World Cup and Football. In groups, they work together to match the new vocabulary words with their definitions. They read an article about the World Cup and answer questions.

In this math worksheet, students color pictures to show that a whole number is a combination of two smaller parts. Students listen as their buddy demonstrates telling about the pictures, example: "I see one blue balloon and three red...

Young scholars examine history of slavery in United States, discuss abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass who worked to end slavery, listen to excerpts from Douglass' autobiography, and visit interactive Underground Railroad web site.

Where in the world are we? As a reading comprehension exercise, kids read a short passage about navigation using latitude and longitude, and then respond to a series of questions based on the article.

First graders name the directions North, South, East, and West on a map. They work collaboratively in small groups and create a treasure map using directions as clues.

The world is full of places that start with the letter O. It's true! Your class can use what they know about geography to answer seven curious questions related to world locations that all begin with letter O. Like Ohio, Ottowa, and...

Pupils examine the origins of rice production in the South. They identify the steps involved in rice cultivation, examine photos of plantation life, conduct interviews, and research the economic base of their own community.

Students examine the musical styles of call and response and the blues while delving into the difficult lives of many jazz musicians. Travelling in the South was challenging for black musicians during this time and the difficulties are...

Students create newsletters about the Battle of Gettysburg. In this Civil War lesson, students create a webquest based on the battle. Students use the information and sources to create a Gettysburg newsletter.

Students work in groups to research the history and uses of several buildings at the University of South Carolina. They then act as tour guides for the rest of the class.

Students examine the author's lively text to determine how she achieved her many literary effects. They discover the author's techniques in describing people and events, in setting tone, and in establishing pace. They reflect about the...

Students view the artwork of Martin Johnson Heade.  In this Heade artwork lesson plan, students answer questions about the sensory images in the artwork.  Students design a series of designs for a postage stamp in the style of...

Learners visit the Caldecott Tunnel. They examine dark brown basalt and the gray-green sedimentary rocks and draw picture of the rock layers in the cliff face. In addition, they write a short paragraph describing what you observe about...

Students examine the aftermath of war. In this Vietnam War lesson, students consider the implications of war as they analyze the image Siege of An Loc, South Vietnam. Students discuss the causes of the war and the outcome prior to...

Fifth graders study the social effects of World War II on America. In this WWII effects instructional activity, 5th graders read paragraphs about the history of World War II. Students watch a video about the period and formulate...

Students use the guiding questions to accomplish the lesson objectives. They will know the purposes for the establishing of The Codes and how they were distributed throughout the ancient empire of Babylonia.

Students examine laws that have benefited the nation in a variety of ways. The congressperson in the legislative branch of the government primarily responsible for the passage of the law and the current representatives are sought in this...

Fifth graders explore poems of African Americans. They research a famous African American, write a report, create a timeline of events in African American history, create a map of the New World, and research Molly Walsh. After...

Second graders discuss who Nelson Mandela is and what he did to help South Africans gain the right to vote and participate in a voting activity and discuss it's importance.

Student groups create slides on one of the cultures listed. They view videos that show United States families celebrating Christmas based on their native countries' traditions and a video which tells the story of La Bafana, the old woman...

Students examine the effects of war on civilians. In this Vietnam War lesson, students research and discuss the reasons the Vietnam War began, why America became involved, and what some of the long-term effects of this war were.

Pupils define term representative democracy, explain how the government responds to the needs of its citizens, describe the role of citizens in a representative democracy, and explain how citizens can influence public policy.