This lesson compares the treatment of Japanese-Americans and German-Americans during World War II and the treatment of Arab-Americans after September 11th.

For this lesson, 11th graders examine the events and political philosophy that laid the foundations of the American government, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. They also look at what role religion played in shaping American...

There are five teaching units on peace education on this site, ranging for ages 8 to 14+. Topics cover ecological awareness, tolerance, social justice, global citizenship, etc. There are many links in the resource area for United Nations...

In this investigation of macroinvertebrates, students will build rock baskets and place them in various parts of a river to collect insects. Students will group insects according to their pollution tolerance and use the PTI to determine...

During this field activity, students will examine different aquatic habitats, collect and identify macroinvertebrates from each and use an index to determine water quality. They will also be able to explain the meaning of tolerant and...

A collection of 29 lesson plans to use when teaching about September 11, about community service, or about tolerance, among other topics. These lesson plans have been created specifically with grades 3 through 5 in mind.

A lesson using the strategy of structured academic controversy where students explore the roots of differing perspectives on evolution, In the process, they develop a deepened understanding of science and religion, and tolerance for...

Plants are essential for all life and development. Teach your students about this incredible lifeforce with this teaching guide, lecture notes, and PowerPoint presentation. [PDF]

MyVocabulary.com includes these SUFFIXES as a part of your Root-A-Week program! Suffixes modify and extend meaning. Use 9 suffix puzzles at grade level for each of these 9 "important" suffixes."-ANCE" words: Annoyance, Defiance,...

Students are introduced to detail drawings and the importance of clearly documenting and communicating their designs. They are introduced to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Y14.5 standard, which controls how engineers...

By the end of this lesson, students will understand how we can use macroinvertebrates to determine the quality of water in a river or stream.

A collection more than thirty lesson plans to use when teaching about September 11, about heroism, or about how one day can change the world, among other topics. These lesson plans have been created specifically with grades 9 through 12...

This lesson is an adaptation of a lesson in Character Education Made Easy. It helps early elementary students (especially kindergartners) learn about the influence of Martin Luther King, Jr., why he is remembered, and the problems he...

A collection of Spanish language activities and discussion questions teaching students to treat people the way they would want to be treated. Includes strategies on for standing up for people who are being treated with prejudice.

This series of activities for early elementary pupils focuses on peace education. Emphasis is on our behavior and how it impacts peace.