Friendship Wreath

Remembrance Day. Veterans Day. Armistice Day. The history and traditions associated with November 11 are the focus of a packet designed to honor the service and sacrifice of those involved in war and peacekeeping activities.

Students plan a museum visit to study Impressionist paintings and its artists.  In this Impressionism lesson, students examine the colors and perception of space in Impressionist artwork.  Students recognize the characteristic elements...

The Royal Canadian Legion offers this teacher's guide designed to remind learners of all ages of the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers in not only World War I but also the Korean and Gulf wars. The 42-page packet is filled with...

Five sessions make up a lesson on the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah. After reading and teaching young historians the history of the Jewish holiday, learners explore the celebration through hands-on activities and collaborative learning.

Students research global cultures by creating a model in class. In this Greek history lesson, students identify the Parthenon, what it represented and the architectural achievements used to create it. Students identify some elements of...

Students identify the characteristics of a good friend. They read books about friendship, fill a bag with various items that remind them of good friends, participate in "pair friends" during the week, complete a graphic organizer,...

Elementary schoolers read books, say rhymes, sing songs, go over vocabulary, and complete activities for friendship. In this friendship lesson plan, pupils make measure friends, make a friendship quilt, make flowers, and more.

Young scholars are introduced to various time periods in history in which African Americans wrote songs and poetry to cope. In groups, they travel between different stations to listen or read poems and music from the Civil War period,...