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Never Say Die: The CLock of Life
Students explore ways to turn back the genetic clock. They explore cells and mitosis. Students participate in an activity to create a flip book that will animate the process of mitosis. They explain each stage of mitosis.
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Shakespeare's Sonnets by William Shakespeare
In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, learners respond to 14 multiple choice questions based on various Shakespearean sonnets. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Clash of the Titans Lesson Plans
The new movie "The Clash of the Titans" is a great way to learn about film making and Greek Mythology.
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Antony and Cleopatra: Fun Trivia Quiz
As with most Fun Trivia quizzes, this quiz focuses on the factual knowledge of the reader rather than higher-order thinking tasks such as analysis and evaluation. This quiz in particular focuses heavily on names of characters and when...
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Follow the Leaders
Students research current world political leaders, as well as the opinions of their supporters and critics, in order to create a "Present Political Leaders Hall of Fame" display for the classroom.
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Silent Stories
Students create a pictorial narrative based upon John Keats' "Ode on a Grecian Urn" and the Japanese techniques of "lacquer jar" stories in this three-day Language Arts/Art lesson.
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The Apotheosis ofGeorge Washington
Students examine the image of George Washington. In this Washington presidency lesson, students use the provided analysis handout to analyze the character of Washington conveyed in several pieces of art and speeches. Students share their...
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Phaedo
In this online interactive history instructional activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Phaedo by Plato. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive instructional activity.
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The Iliad Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about Homer's The Iliad. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Shakespeare's Sonnets by William Shakespeare
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay choice questions based on various Shakespearean sonnets. Students may also access an online quiz on the sonnets using the link at...
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Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse
In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on Steppenwolf. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom of the...
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Illustrate the Constellations
Students explore space science by participating in a star identification activity. In this astronomy lesson plan, students identify different star patterns and discuss the movement of stars across the sky as the seasons change. Students...
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9 for 10 - Romeo and Juliet
The quality of this online interactive quiz is low. But, it may provide you with ideas for your own reading comprehension test on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
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Unrolling the Landscape
Learners create a landscape painting using traditional Chinese techniques. They review Chinese landscape paintings, paint an original landscape and write a poem to go with their picture.
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John Paul Jones: Captain of the High Seas
Students explore John Paul Jones. His sense of adventure brought him to America. His bravery made him the country's greatest naval hero.
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Patrick Henry: Voice of Liberty
Young scholars watch a video on Patrick Henry, complete a vocabulary list and discuss the video following provided questions.
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Chinese New Year
Students identify and participate in three traditional activities used during Chinese New Year celebrations.
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The Christmas Tree
Pupils recognize that the Christmas tree is one symbol of Christmas, then demonstrate their ability to identify symbols. They compare the lightstock (Christmas pyramid) with the Paradise tree and apply their knowledge about the history...
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Paul Revere: American Patriot
Students view a presentation at a website that introduces Paul Revere, his famous ride, and its significance in the history of the Revolutionary War. Students read text and examine maps and graphics at various websites focused on Paul...
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Modern Day Mona Lisa
Learners create a portrait of a woman from our current era. They discuss what they would include in a portrait for our era in the U.S., list current trends and styles, and create a modern-day "Mona Lisa" portrait.
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Let's Put It in a Nutshell
Students practice summarizing things they have read. After reviewing the steps for reading silently and summarization, they read a chapter in the book Tuck Everlasting. Working in groups, they summarize what they have read and present...
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Iwo Jima: Forgotten Valor
Students explore the nature of island combat on Iwo Jima during World War II. They examine the association between the Pacific Theater of World War II and Iwo Jima. Students evaluate Charles Lindberg's oral history, propaganda posters,...
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Remember the Alamo
Eighth graders comprehend how the siege of the Alamo and the Texas revolution laid the groundwork for the United States-Mexican War. They discuss how westward expansion led to Texas Independence. Students complete the "Remeber the...
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Persian War Defeated and Persepolis Goes Up In Flames
In this Persian War and Persepolis instructional activity, students read 2 passages about each and then answer short answer, multiple choice, and matching questions. Students answer 14 questions each.