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Educating Village Girls
Learners explore the education of village girls. In this sociology lesson, students watch the slide show, "Healthy Girls, Healthy Villages" about Nigerian girls and women. Learners compare work in rural Lesotho with their own households.
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How Can I Contribute To A Better Neighborhood?
Students discuss their role in the community as a class. In groups, they evaluate what they like and do not like in their neighborhoods. They develop a solution for one of the aspects they do not like and share it with the class. They...
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Reproduction and Heredity
Sixth graders investigate how traits are passed from parents to their offspring. They list things they have in common with family members, read key vocabulary terms, create a poster of shared physical and personality traits, and watch...
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The Japanese Way
First graders complete a two-week introductory unit on Japan and Japanese culture. They compare/contrast Japanese and American lifestyles, watch videos, design an original kimono, eat Japanese food using chopsticks, fold Origami shapes,...
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The Meaning of Disability
Students discover the different types of disabilities. They examine the stereotypes and stigmas associated with them and hear from a person who lived in an institution.
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A Line Drive
Eleventh graders create a 100 year timeline centering on the life of their research subject and place them in the context of local and national history.
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4-H Volunteer Development Series - Planning a Lesson
Students examine the steps for effective lesson planning. For this lesson planning lesson, students look at how a lesson is developed to meet its audience purpose through effective delivery. They complete an associated worksheet.
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All About Me
Third graders explore how everyone is different and have a certain way in which they learn best.
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American Deaf Culture: A History of Language
Students examine the relationship between language and culture in the Deaf Community. They discover the history of sign language and how it has been viewed in the past. They examine the Deaf community's beliefs and values.
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American Influences on Eugenics in Nazi Germany
Students examine the Eugenics movement in America. They discover the Nazi's belief in racial purity and how it relates to Eugenics. They also analyze how science has been influential in creating public policy.
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Observing First Impressions
High schoolers explore their own personal qualities. For this social awareness lesson, students explore their identities as results of genetics and environments. High schoolers also discuss first impressions and their reliability.
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Character Worksheet Three
For this character worksheet, students answer questions about themselves in relation to their family, relationships, and day to day life. Students complete 29 questions.
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I Was Hungry
Learners engage in a lesson that focuses on the problem of hunger in the world. They are presented with the concept of being a global citizen. The context of the lesson is the reading of poetry and focusing on the statement "I was...
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Keep on Pushing: Popular Music and the Civil Rights Movement
Pupils explore music that exemplified the Civil Rights Movement. In this music and history lesson, students research 1960's protest songs, Motown recorded music, and rap of the 1990's to consider the power of music and its reflection on...
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The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber.
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Predator-Prey Relationships
Students understand ecological systems. They provide experiences to assist citizens to increase their sensitivity and stewardship for the environment.
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Bar Graphs and Pie Charts
Fourth graders explore their interest and strengths and display them using a bar graph and pie chart.
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Mind Over Magazines
Students watch the video "Behind Closed Doors" and discuss their reactions. They, in groups, review popular magazines and identify any unrealistic body images that are presented and then explore how these images promote a negative...
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Birth of a Nation, the NAACP, and the Balancing of Rights
Eleventh graders analyze primary sources. For this US History lesson, 11th graders interpret written information. Students evaluate arguments and draw conclusions. Students develop and defend a position.
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Service Learning--A School Violence Prevention Strategy
High schoolers analyze school violence issues. For this service learning lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding school violence issues. High schoolers examine service projects to prevent school violence.
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Religious Revival: The American Response to the Cold War
Students examine the impact of religion on the Cold War. In this Cold War lesson, students analyze speeches delivered by Lenin, Truman, and Graham regarding the role of religion in society. As a culminating activity, students are tested...
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Diversity
Fourth graders discover cultural heritage by investigating the Aboriginal community. In this Canadian History activity, 4th graders identify the First Nations of Canada and research them using an atlas and the web. Students create a...
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Metis- Grade 9
Ninth graders investigate aspects of Metis life. In this Canadian history lesson, 9th graders research Metis life and use their findings to create time line quilts.