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Harvest
Young scholars research the harvest period in Afghanistan. In this harvest lesson plan, students learn about Afghanistan's weather, games children play, rug designing, harvest songs, and more about the harvest time.
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Immigration and Helvetia
Eighth graders travel back in time. In this West Virginia history lesson, 8th graders research the contributions of Swill immigrants to the state and the reasons they emigrated.
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Diggin' The Past
Students explore the culture of Ancient Egypt. For this ancient civilizations lesson, students are divided into groups to research how aspects of culture were influenced by the Nile River. Students create a slide show that describes how...
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Child Labor and Social Protest
Students explore child labor of the 1900's and compare it to its existence in countries around the world today. Several activities are included including Web research, video presentations, and group projects.
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Cultural Recipe Book: Food for Thought
Students research typical dishes in their country. They also examine the origin of the ingredients and any stories behind them. They discuss the different types of foods and cultures. They can also create a recipe book.
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Invention Timeline
Students conduct a research project looking at the origins of the Korean language. To create a context for the investigation they first look at the invention of some common items.
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Teaching African Literature in English
Students do a research project on one of the European countries and develop the points in detail. They determine the sophistication of African tradition and culture that have been degraded by the media and write an essay from the facts...
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Everybody Fiesta: A Unit on Hispanic Celebrations
Pupils examine the various types of celebrations in the Hispanic culture. Using the internet, they research customs and traditions of the culture and identify important members of society who are hispanic. They are also introduced to new...
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The My Lai Courts Martial of 1970
Young scholars research the My Lai Massacre and trial. Students discuss the events and the trial, reviewing the constitutional amendments and concerns related to the massacre. Young scholars write an analysis of photographs related to...
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Corporate Human Rights Policies
Students examine corporate human rights policies. In this business ethics activity, students read articles and conduct research that allows them to respond to and discuss the provided business ethics questions.
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Economies
Students discover different economic systems. In this global economy instructional activity, students research the levels of economic activity, types of economies, maquiladoras and the differences between a free market economy and other...
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American History Through Architectural Masterpieces: Monticello
Young scholars examine the life of Thomas Jefferson, explore great American landmark Monticello, discover relationships between climate, geographical factors, and time as to what kind of architecture was used, conduct research online,...
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What Would You Do Without Nonprofits?
Learners research nonprofit organizations within their community. In this nonprofits activity, students use the yellow pages to identify the number of nonprofit organizations in their community. Learners graph the number of nonprofit...
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Taking a Closer Look at Religions Around the World
Learners explore diversity. In this religious studies instructional activity, students develop their knowledge and understanding of world religions as they use Internet and print sources to research Judaism, Christianity, Islam,...
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The Mosaic School
Young scholars complete activities to learn about world cultures. In this multicultural lesson, students define the terms diversity, culture, and mosaic. Young scholars research their family's country of origin and complete activities...
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The United States and the MDGs (10/20)
Students research the U.S. role in furthering and funding the MDGs. IN this U.S policy lesson, students read a speech by Andrew Natsios about the topic. Students debate over the topic after they complete research and related...
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In the Footsteps of West Virginia
Students prepare for a visit to the West Virginia State Museum. In this West Virginia history lesson plan, students research the individuals whose leadership impacted the state. Students create multimedia projects featuring the...
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Golda Meir: Israeli Political Leader
Students complete readings and mini-lectures to explore the life of Golda Meir, Israeli leader. They study her biography, discuss their research, write response journals and compare her government with its US counterpart.
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Creating a Database: Africa, Technology, Social Studies
Students use technology to create a database demonstrating their knowlede (in the case) of the African Continent. This project could be applied to almost any other concept studied.
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Discover Your World
Fifth graders, in groups, locate a place on a map where the group would like to visit, research the place then write a complete report on the outcome of the findings. They groups must make a cooperative oral presentation to the class.
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About Abraham Lincoln
Fifth graders complete a unit of lessons on the life of Abraham Lincoln. They read and analyze a poem, create a timeline, write an essay, research The Gettysburg Address and The Emancipation Proclamation, explore websites, and interview...
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Latin Culture Through Art and Literature
Eleventh graders participate in a lecture on the history of Latin Americans and the role of Latin-American women writers. As a class, they read a story together and identify what lessons the narrator gained throughout the story. In...
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Product Design and Production in the Global Economy
Eleventh graders explore the design, manufacture and consumption of personal audio devices and cellular products. They examine the related issues, choices, and consequences in the global economy for such purchases. They research...
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Voices of History: Relating Historic Events to Current Events
Young scholars discuss the current events affecting the country today. In groups, they relate a historical event to a current event. They research and present the point of view of a historical figure in an interesting way. They...
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