Pupils create a diagram of a labyrinth or a maze using information from their lives. As a class, students discuss the significant features and differences between a labryinth and a maze. They create the the twists and turns of the...

Fourth graders role play as contractors responsible for constructing a chain across the Hudson River. They apply math skills to determine the total weight, number of links, and cost of the project.

Eighth graders discuss why the Battle of Gettysburg was important to the Civil War. In groups, they identify the major events of each day of the battle. They analyze how the battle changed the direction of the war and discuss the outcome.

Students demonstrate an understanding of how simple machines work. They show how various forces affect movement and advantages of them. They also design a compund machine. Students decide which level of questions they want to do and...

Pupils explore the war in Iraq. They use videos, newspapers, and other media to examine the circumstances leading up to the invasion, the war's major battles, and the post-war situation on the ground. Students read letters from Iraq to...

Students analyze the teachings of Barbara Ehrenreich about women and culture. In this women and culture lesson, students define "joy" and "collective joy." Students do field research on these topics and write a field report and a letter...

Students explore the Canadian immigration process, and assuming the roles of immigrants from varied backgrounds, and take part in mock immigration hearings.

Fifth graders write a 2-3 page essay explaining the problems of refugees in the world today. They explain where in the world this is happening, why the refugees are leaving their homeland, where they are going, and what happens to them...

High schoolers examine the use of historic and archival photos and films while they study the history of Coney Island. They participate in critical viewing activities and discuss what they see to make decisions based on historic visuals.

Pupils evaluate how technology changed life in Mesopotamia. Students summarize the link between agriculture and religion in Sumer. Pupils classify the Sumerians according to social classes. Students classify the causes and effects of...

Students present opening statements, along with their sign and slogan reflecting their point of view on an issue. 3. They debate the issue of whether there should be a double/single standard to promote equality in the United States...

Eighth graders identify with and analyze through writing various Indian cultural values and how they fit in the modern world. Students organize data utilizing Educational software programs and present their opinions and inferences in a...

Eleventh graders recognize how social reform occurred at the turn of the century. Through a debate, 11th graders determine advantages and drawbacks of traveling west using original sources and descriptions of the attitudes, beliefs, and...

Eighth graders examine the design and significance of the forts of the French and Indian war. Students conduct Internet research in pairs, and complete a questionnaire about the location, styles, and important information about the...

Students compare and contrast historical and modern maps of Delaware. Through class discussion and group activities, students analyze maps and make comparisons. Each group participates in a game to aid in discerning the similarities...

Students are rewarded for attendance. In this school-wide rewards instructional activity, students earn "dollars" for attendance and being in class on time. Students use those dollars to bid on everyday items of their choice.

Invite your class to learn about the first regular US army unit composed of black soldiers during the Civil War with the film Glory. This website reviews the historical accuracy of the movie, offers pre- and post-viewing handouts, and...

Three wonderful questions will help your middle schoolers better understand the Byzantine Empire. They construct short essay responses to each of the three prompts, discuss the schism between the Greek and Roman Catholic church, the...

Fifth graders portray one of the actual framers of the Constitution. They summarize each class period with a journal entry and culminate the experience with the actual framing and signing (or not signing) of the Constitution.

High schoolers explain uses and reasons for leftovers. They compare similarities and differences between present day food and what the cowboys ate.

Fourth graders read about and write a biography on Benedict Arnold.