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Readers Theatre: Presenting Historical Events Through Theatre
Students examine historical events. In this lesson on the US Constitution, students engage in a theatrical exploration of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. They also engage in an extensive discussion, complete worksheets and draft...
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American Revolution Bus Tour
Students examine primary sources about the events that lead up to the Revolutionary War. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students move through several stations to encounter and understand different causes of the American revolution.
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The Pentagon Papers
Students examine national security issues. In this Vietnam lesson, students research the background and controversy surrounding the Pentagon Papers. Students discuss press rights in light of maintaining national security.
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Surveying the Land
Students explore the different kinds of maps and the purpose of each. In this Geography lesson, students work in small groups to create a map which includes the use of a map key.
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History of the X-Ray
Seventh graders discuss the history of the x-ray machine. In this social science instructional activity, 7th graders understand how a x-ray machine works. Students recognize that there have been many improvements to the x-ray machine...
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Taking Care of Your Body
Young scholars explore what to do to take care of their bodies to honor God. In this Corinthians instructional activity, students read the bible verse and discuss what it means to them. Young scholars make a list of ways they can take...
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"I Have a Dream" Presentation Speeches
Students write their own speech about their hopes and dreams and deliver it to the class. In this "I Have a Dream" instructional activity, students create a speech using the Martin Luther King, Jr. speech as a model and for...
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Mean Median and Mode
Students collect data, graph it and analyze it. In this statistics lesson plan, students plot their data and calculate the mean, median and mode explaining how it relates to the data. They define the ways to find the mean, median and mode.
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Large Number Concept
Eighth graders compare objects to large numbers. In this algebra activity, 8th graders compare large numbers to daily objects. Relate large numbers to the real world by discussing the Holocaust and the number of people who lost their lives.
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Intro to Mayan Numbers
Students investigate Mayan Numbers. In this algebra lesson, students compare our number system to the number system of the Mayans. They identify base 10 and base 20 numbers including zero in the Mayan symbols. They solve a Mayan problem.
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Where is Mesoamerica?
Young scholars create a map of Mesoamerica using construction paper, clay or by drawing it. In this World Geography lesson, students determine the location of Mesoamerica, make a map, then present their map to their class.
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The Pan-American Exposition of 1901
Students examine the impact of the 1901 World's Fair. In this lesson on invention and politics, students watch a video then conduct Internet research in order to learn about the Pan American Exposition. Students will create a brochure...
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World War I WebQuest
Students reflect on the events before, during and after World War I. In this World History lesson, students complete a WebQuest that focuses specifically on the key events of World War I.
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The Holocaust
Tenth graders reflect on the effects of the Holocaust and the events leading up to World War II. In this World History lesson, 10th graders complete several activities, including a WebQuest, that analyze the Holocaust and its...
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Immigration in America
Students use primary sources to study immigration. In this immigration lesson plan, students analyze photographs, posters, letters, and documents from Ellis Island. Students complete analysis worksheets as they evaluate the primary sources.
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American Indians
Eighth graders discuss their country of origin and form work groups based on their answers. In this American Indian lesson, 8th graders locate their country of origin to the lifestyle, products and living arrangements there. Students...
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Animal Coverings
Students read a book. In this animal characteristics instructional activity, students read the book Animal Coverings, answer comprehension questions, and complete a chart where they match animals with their coverings.
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Pollution is Not a Solution
Students explore the environment by completing science worksheets in class. In this water conservation lesson plan, students identify ways water is used in our society and how we abuse the privilege. Students discuss methods to reduce...
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Pay It Forward
Ninth graders practice serial reciprocity. In this "Pay It Forward," lesson, 9th graders watch the film of the same name and discuss how it mirrors work by Martin Luther King, Jr. Students then discuss service projects they can carry out...
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Do the Write Thing
High schoolers take stands on issues that matter to them. For this philanthropy lesson, students read Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, discuss the act of advocating for others, and write letters of support for issues they belive in...
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Animals Matter
Learners explore philanthropy. In this character education lesson, students define and give examples of philanthropy. Learners listen to the story A Symphony of Whales and describe how the characters helped the whales. Students discuss...
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Growing Like Dr. King
Students explore American History by reading biographical material. In this civil rights lesson, students read information about Martin Luther King Jr. and his successful demonstrations which led to equal rights for African Americans....
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Debating Responsibility
Eighth graders explore the concept of responsibility. In this debating responsibility lesson, 8th graders view scenarios with differing perspectives to debate avoiding or taking responsibility.
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Creating Volunteers
Students discuss the benefits of volunteering. In this creating volunteers lesson, students consider philanthropic actions and opportunity costs. Students create a song and visual aid about being a volunteer.
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