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Marine Life, Oceans, Lakes and Rivers
Students examine the types of organisms found in oceans. In groups, they read articles about the research done at certain sites. They work together to research their own water ecosystems and report the findings to the class. To end...
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Four Foot Feat
Students examine cultural customs and practices in family histories. In this family history lesson, students read the poetry in 'All the Colors of the Race' to analyze the family history. Students complete guided reading activities....
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Unit on Gandhi and Ahimsa
Students explore the history of Gandhi and his viewpoint and example of nonviolence. For this World History lesson, students complete numerous research assignments and activities over the course of nine lessons to expand their...
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19th Century Settlement Houses
Students will take notes on 19th century settlement houses using a four-door book of foldable notes. In this lesson on Settlement Houses, students will analyze the Hull House through a variety of primary sources, then create a list of...
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Slave Narratives
Students examine the slave perspective and how it differs from stories we hear in text books. For this slave narrative lesson, students use primary source narratives to compare how slave life was expressed by the slaves to how slave life...
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Smoky Night
Second graders compare the neighborhoods they know to those of a different place and time. In this historical perspectives instructional activity, 2nd graders read Eve Bunting's Smoky Night and discuss the outcome of the story. Students...
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The Cask of Amontillado
Students examine the Edgar Allan Poe story "The Cask of Amontillado." In this character lesson, students discuss and analyze the characters in the story. Students make personal connections to the characters and create a brochure...
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Good vs. Well
Fourth graders use the Smart Board to enhance learning. In this vocabulary lesson, 4th graders practice using context clues to fill in missing words, learn the difference between using the words good and well, and practice what...
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"Dating Violence Detectives"
Learners investigate the topic of teen dating violence. They watch and discuss a video, conduct Internet research, and in small groups design and publish a website on teen dating violence.
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Costa Rican Sea Turtles
Learners read "One Tiny Turtle" by Nicola Davies. Using the internet, they research the characteristics of turtles off of the Costa Rica coast. In groups, they complete a worksheet and define vocabulary words they are unfamiliar with. ...
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Understand the Push Pull Theory of Immigration
Students examine the Push Pull Theory of immigration. For this lesson on immigration, students explore primary sources to discover several reasons why people migrate. They will then present skits to share this information. Finally each...
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Johnny Tremain for the 21st Century
Seventh graders complete a unit of lessons on the American Revolution based on the novel, 'Johnny Tremain.' They define key vocabulary terms, develop a timeline, write a report on a colonial craft, make a colonial flag, and create a...
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Mosaic America: Paths To The Present
Seventh graders study the ideologies of life, values, love, peace and struggle of African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans as citizens of the United States. Authors and artists are used as tools to open the eyes of the students...
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Using Data to Determine the Location of the Stiffest Opposition to School Desegregation in the 1970's
High schoolers analyze historical data. In this school desegregation lesson, students make predictions about opposition to desegregation, examine the provided desegregation data, and determine if their predictions were correct.
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The Three R's: Relief, Recovery and Reform through the New Deal Programs
High schoolers explore how the United States recovered from the Great Depression. In this history lesson plan, students research a chosen program that was implemented by Franklin D. Roosevelt, then create an informational brochure...
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Harry S. Truman - Campaign of 1948
Students establish the major events leading up to the election in 1948. In this U.S. History lesson plan, students research details about Harry S. Truman, then they participate in a class discussion about him so that they are ready...
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The 1848 Revolution, the Second Reich, and the First World War
Students explore the events that led up to World War I. In this World History lesson, students read an article on Germany and World War I, then answer four study questions and write an essay about the article.
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Seven Famous African-American Masters of American Art
Learners examine seven different African-American artists. In groups, they use the internet to identify their contribution and techniques to the art world and examine the time period in which the artwork was produced. To end the...
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Specialty Crop Production/Orchids
Twelfth graders explore the fascinating world of orchid production including propagation, care, culture, and finishing. They complete market research and design a production schedule for an orchid crop of their choice. They write a short...
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Go For the Gold!
Students are introduced to the history of Greece and the Olympic Games and then research the history and sports in order to write a research paper. They make connections between the 2004 Olympics and the past Olympic Games and interpret...
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Organ Systems
Students state the name of major body systems, They identify what each system does and list the major organs in each system. In addition, they complete a puzzle matching organ systems to organ function.
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Dropping the Atomic Bomb The Decision That Defined a Presidency.
Learners examine historical evidence regarding the atomic bomb. In this Truman presidency lesson, students research images and documents about the use of the bomb in Japan. Learners write position papers that identify their stance on the...
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Redundancies Worksheet 1
For this grammar worksheet, students underline the redundant phrases in twenty sentences. Students explain why each phrase is a redundant phrase.
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Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Tragedy
Students research the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. In this labor reform lesson, students research the fire and write a newspaper article report from the perspective of the time. Students evaluate the perspective of the workers and create...
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