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The Stolen Smell
Third graders read the story The Stolen Smell, and complete language arts activities based on the book. In this The Stolen Smell lesson plan, 3rd graders complete activities such as discussion, reading, researching, drawing, role...
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Continents
Learners investigate World Geography by researching the different continents. In this Asian Geography lesson, students discuss the continent of Pangaea and color a worksheet of the continents. Learners locate China on the map worksheet...
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Techno Celebrate
Students explore world traditions by utilizing computer programs. In this Internet research lesson, students utilize the TechnoCelebrate digital database to locate information regarding cultural celebrations. Students utilize Microsoft...
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Students explore Spanish speaking countries. In this multi-cultural literacy lesson, students research a country in which Spanish is the official language, and create a related travel brochure on the computer.
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The Internment of Ukrainians in Canada
Young scholars examine the condition of Ukrainian internment in Canada during World War I. In this World War I lesson plan, students research selected Internet sources to compare and contrast the internment of Ukrainians in Canada during...
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Lesson 3. No One Spared
Eleventh graders, in groups, explore the devastation that World War I inflicted on millions of people around the world. They write a first-hand account of the impact of World war I.
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Russian Revolution Part 1
Ninth graders consider how the outcome of World War I contributed the Russian Revolution. In this Russian Revolution lesson, 9th graders watch the movie "Anastasia," and discuss the conditions that led to revolution in Russia.
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Holocaust Unit
Students read a book about World War II and the Holocaust while in small literature circles. They write journal entries and news articles based on the reading.
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Money Pit
Sixth graders make a list of aspects of our culture found on a penny, and then observe another object based on another culture. For this culture lesson plan, 6th graders take their new object and research that culture.
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Majority Muslim Countries Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 47 identification questions about Muslim cities. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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The Hidden History of Egypt
Students explore daily life in ancient Egypt. In this ancient civilizations lesson plan, students research Internet and print sources regarding aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt. Students compose fictitious journals based on their...
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Hunt the Fact Monster: Hunt # 18
For this internet research activity, students search for facts via the Fact Monster website about Wilma Mankiller, Jute, Washington D.C. landmark, Steven Job and Stephen Wozniak, first commercial radio station, Typhoon, Kinds of Numbers,...
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Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #11
For this internet research worksheet, students use the internet to find the answers to the ten unrelated questions. A sample question asks: "Hinduism is the religion practiced by the majority of people in which Asian country?"
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Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #12
In this internet research instructional activity, students use the Fact Monster search engine to find answers to ten unrelated questions. A sample question reads: "Is a cow an example of an animal that is a biped or a quadruped?"
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The Mosaic School
Students complete activities to learn about world cultures. In this multicultural lesson, students define the terms diversity, culture, and mosaic. Students research their family's country of origin and complete activities using the...
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The Renaissance, Background
Learners are introduced to the Renaissance by viewing a PowerPoint presentation. In this Renaissance lesson, students locate the important countries and cities of the Renaissance. Learners compare how it was in England from the rest of...
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Hank Williams: My Inspiration
Students research Hank Williams and explore his life and career. In this Hank Williams lesson, students complete Internet research, listen to example songs, and watch a movie all to analyze Hank Williams. The ultimate goal is to decide...
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Touring the Regions of the United States
Fifth graders explore the regions of the United States. In this geography skills lesson, 5th graders examine the landforms, climates, and economies of the regions of the United States. Students conduct Internet research in order to...
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Activity 5: Creative Writing/Expression About Child Labor
Middle schoolers research child labor using Internet resources. They present the information in a creative writing piece and post it on Chalkboard.
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Born on Halloween
In this research skills learning exercise, students use an encyclopedia, almanac, web search, or other resources to answer the 5 questions about people who have birthdays on Halloween.
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Immigration: Marijana's Story
Second graders explore world geography by researching U.S. history. In this immigration lesson, 2nd graders read the book Marijana's Story and discuss the main character, her goals, and the plot. Students complete a worksheet about U.S....
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Asylum Talk Show
Students investigate the case of a German ship containing Jewish refugees seeking asylum from Nazi persecution in the late 1930s. They conduct Internet research, watch a video, and role-play passengers from the St. Louis on a simulated...
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The Odyssey
Students research and plan the routes and expenses associated in an "Odyssey" that they plan for themselves. They decide which countries they will visit and what they will see while they are there. They have a spending limit which they...
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Natural Hazards Research Paper and Oral Presenation
Learners use the internet and look at a list of the world's countries and the natural hazards that impact them. They comprehend that it is sometimes called "Nature's Fury," each natural hazard has a heartbeat, a locational pattern, and a...