Young scholars analyze Spain's architecture.  In this art and history lesson, students discuss the definition of architecture, then select either a writing assignment or a drawing assignment depicting Spain architecture to complete...

Students investigate the concepts of genetics and how it is tied to the variations found within different species and how it is tied to adaptations. They review the theory of evolution and factors found to help create variation. The...

Students write a newspaper based on events in the year 1898 using Yellow Journalism, the exaggeration of facts or events.

Students read and discuss the book, Esperanza Rising. After analyzing and identifying the novel's structural elements, they examine working conditions for migrant workers in the 1930s. As part of the lesson plan, students in groups...

Students explore the Spanish equivalents for everyday food items and determine reasonable prices for those items using the currency of Spanish speaking countries.

Hit all the basics with this activity, focusing on weather, greetings, and dates! Start by singing a weather related song ("Quel temps fait-il by Barbara MacArthur is suggested), and then read a story about getting ready for school. The...

Students study body parts in Spanish.

Students engage in discussion and activities to help them explain Peurto Rican people, their language (and how it differs from the spanish spoken in other countries), regional differences, and the different stereotypes that they are...

Students investigate the concepts of ancestors and citizenship. In this citizenship lesson, students listen to Betsy Maestro's Coming to America . They learn the definitions of immigrants and melting pot using a recipe for Rice Krispie...

Learners explore reading comprehension strategies. In this character development and reading comprehension lesson plan, students brainstorm common traits of "heroes." Learners read Heroes, then identify the personal conflicts the story...

Fourth graders use five minutes to interview each other in Spanish and fill in their worksheet. At the end, 4th graders, in pairs, present each other in Spanish to the class.

First graders learn "clothing" vocabulary in Spanish.

First graders, in groups, after learning the Spanish words for sports, make vocabulary cards to test each other.

Middle schoolers celebrate Mexican holidays. In this global studies lesson, students collaborate to research the Day of the Dead and Cinco de Mayo. Middle schoolers present their findings about the holidays and host classroom celebrations.

Third graders evaluate the attributes of cones. In this space shapes lesson, 3rd graders analyze three-dimensional shapes. Students explore the faces and edges of a cone.

Second graders measure, record, graph, and report changes in local weather using Navajo, Ute, and Spanish words for weather conditions. They record the weather results on a graph, and create drawings of weather conditions.

Students examine their kid's eating habits. For this adult health lesson, students discuss ways to help their kids eat well. They read a book about positive feeding relationship and apply it at home.

Students spend a week learning the importance of the marketplace in Latin American life. They study and create products for their market and then role-play vendors and sellers for two days, practicing their bargaining skills and their...

Students analyze cartoons by identifying the symbols, characters and information and its significance in history. They examine the economic and political changes in contemporary America. They determine that political cartoons play an...

Ninth graders explore the concept of bullfighting and the Running of the Bulls as tradition in Spanish culture.  In this Current Events instructional activity, 9th graders analyze various pictures of bullfighting.  Students...

Students explore foreign cultures by reading a story in class. In this Hispanic history lesson, students read the story Radio Man by Arthur Dorros and identify the times discrimination is used in the story. Students discuss labor...

Students explain the risks associated with teeth and gum problems during pregnancy. For this adult  health lesson, students brainstorm ways to prevent childhood cavities. They recommend ways to care for their teeth.

Students establish the correct way to sing and play melodies in Spanish. In this music instructional activity, students review the correct pronunciation of the song "Zim, Zim" and participate in singing it correctly.

Students listen to the book, Columbus Day, by Paul Showers and discuss the historical significance of Christopher Columbus. They create Columbus Day booklets, sing a Christopher Columbus song, and develop graphic organizers.