The Throwaway Three: A Skit

Scholars demonstrate what they know about the separation of powers through role play. Two individuals act out a skit as the remaining class members discuss and decide whether the interaction they observed is an appropriate example of the...

Small groups create skits that illustrate the different perspectives of those involved in the transitioning of Santa Rose island from private ownership to National Park.

Writing about bullying and qualities of a friend can be a theraputic way for learners to process their feelings. Use a list of narrative writing prompts focused on bullying and peer inteactions in any number of classroom settings.

Elementary and middle schoolers describe their views of bullying with a list of creative projects. School surveys, skits, and argument essays are just a few of the ways learners assess the level of bullying in their peer groups.

How does propaganda influence our vote? Through grand conversation, scholars gain information about what is and how to identify the different ways propaganda is used in a presidential election. Using their new-found knowledge, citizens...

What's the difference between bullying and mean, hurtful behavior? Scholars work together to develop a clear definition of bullying using a video clip and guiding questions. The resource, part three of a 17-installment series, features a...

The first of a three-part series on bullying, this plan has class members present skits about bullying, write and sign an anti-bullying pledge, and complete a service project. For the skit, learners use information from previous lessons...

Sixth graders examine Chinese dynasties and their leaders while comparing and contrasting their importance. For this one China, one ruler lesson, 6th graders work in groups to investigate information regarding significant events in...

Fourth graders investigate the Hatfield and McCoy feud. In this Hatfield and McCoy feud lesson plan, 4th graders examine factors that caused the feud. Students also locate on a map where the feud took place, make a timeline of the main...

Explore character traits using this resource. After reading the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears, learners fill in a graph identifying character traits. Then, they write and put on a skit. This resource provides a motivating way to...