Students explore a Holocaust survivor's story. In this Holocaust instructional activity, students consider the emotions Jews forced from their homes might have experienced. Students discuss 2 scenarios that involve picking up and leaving...

Young scholars explore Pre-Columbian native cultures. In this Exploration Era lesson plan, students define the words "primitive," "civilized," and "technology." Young scholars consider the connotations of the words and then...

Young scholars examine the 1st and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. In this U.S. government activity, students read the Amendments and interpret them in order to respond to essential questions regarding constitutional rights.

Students write rules for their classroom. In this community building lesson, students discuss reasons for rules and write their own guidelines for appropriate classroom behavior.

Students study the social justice issues of the immigration debate. In this immigration lesson plan, students examine the role of undocumented Latino workers as they explore how trade policies and competition influence immigration...

High schoolers explore the diversity among homes in the world. In this diversity lesson, students share the story "Connected to Everything" which features the story of a family that was forced to leave their land and move to a...

Students create unique biographies. In this Totally Joe lesson, students read the James Howe book and then collaborate to write name biographies in small groups.

Learners examine unemployment in the United States. In this statistics lesson plan, students examine data and primary sources regarding unemployment in the United States.

Eighth graders explore where they personally stand on a post-election continuum, spanning from euphoria to despair.  In this American History instructional activity, 8th graders read and discuss an article immediately following the...

Learners examine the diversity of American families. In this family life lesson, students research the life of Michael Oher, whose life is the subject of the "The Blind Side". Learners discuss their research findings and design a mural...

Middle schoolers explore ethical "mitzvots." In this philanthropy instructional activity, students consider how to lead their lives ethically according to the dogma of mitzvot. Middle schoolers discuss the consequences of their actions.

Learners explore the concept of discrimination. In this social studies instructional activity, students view pictures and write down the first thing that comes to their mind. Learners discuss if stereotyping or prejudice affected their...

Eleventh graders analyze political cartoons.  In this American History instructional activity, 11th graders research the Chinese Exclusion Act and the current arguments about immigration to the United States.  Students create a...

students explore how editorial cartoons often use familiar adages or idioms in new ways to make a point about something.

Students consider gay rights. In this editorial cartoon lesson, students analyze an editorial cartoon by identifying the idioms and puns in the cartoon. Students create their own editorial cartoons.

Students analyze political cartoons. In this political cartoon lesson, students analyze an editorial cartoon to develop an understanding of the historical context, symbolism, visual composition, and satire of the cartoon regarding...

Students explore the concept of juxtaposition. In this editorial cartoon lesson, students analyze an editorial cartoon techniques to develop an understanding of juxtaposition and symbolism used in the cartoons.

Students examine theme. For this Papalotzin y las Monarcas lesson, students read an English or Spanish version of the story. Students discuss the themes of community and positive change in the story.

Students study discrimination in the workplace. In this discrimination lesson, students define the term 'fair' and work in groups to find ways all people are alike and different. Students write sentences defining a fair classroom, a fair...

Students explore the concept of inappropriate language. In this prejudice in language instructional activity, students examine how the phrase "That's so gay" is language that hurts others.

Pupils practice media awareness. In this media awareness lesson, students analyze print and electronic media messages. Pupils discover how advertisers use re-imaging to manipulate photographs and discuss how they can become critical...

Students role play on how they could solve problems of boys and girls not wanting to include each other in their play. In this role playing lesson plan, students discuss the gender exclusion that sometimes happens on the playground and...

Students defend their stances regarding topics. In this writing process lesson, students read The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal and participate in writing activities that require them to determine how the feel about a...

Young scholars research abolitionists, civil rights advocates, and their allies to learn about racism and justice. In this racism and justice lesson, students define justice and sing a song about activism. Young scholars review the...