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Activism and Social Reform in America from 1800-1850
Learners discuss idea of social status, examine antebellum social reform movements, and compare and contrast experiences of activists who sought to improve workers' lives, end slavery, reform immigration laws, and establish voting rights...
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Medieval News
Fourth graders engage in a lesson constructed in order to dissect the parts of a story used by the news media in order to communicate to the public. They use the media in order to help obtain information. Students create their own...
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The Man, The Dream
Students discuss how one person's life can affect a community . In this Martin Luther King Jr. instructional activity, students read about Dr. King's life and contributions. They formulate ideas about how they can meet the needs of...
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Suffragist
Young scholars examine one woman's impact on a nation. For this suffragette lesson, students are introduced to Elizabeth Cady Stanton and examine her involvement in both the anti-slavery and woman's movement. Young scholars compare the...
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Harriet Tubman
Students investigate Harriet Tubman. In this African-American lesson, students read the book A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman and discuss how she was a conductor of the Underground Railroad. Students identify the leadership qualities she...
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South Carolina's African American Women: "Lifting As We Climb"
Middle schoolers explore the formation of the National Association of colored Women's Club. In this civil rights lesson, students research the history and mission of the NACWC.
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The West "The People": The Lewis and Clark Expedition
Fourth graders become familiar with the conditions facing the members of the Expedition in the early 1800's, as well as the causes and consequences of the Expedition. They describe the conditions of the land in the 1800's and during the...
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OCCUPATIONAL OXYMORON: Examining the Circumstances of the Hidden Working Poor
Students use the book, The WorkingPoor, as a basis for this instructional activity. They state their current understanding of poverty., work in groups to prepare presentations on different aspects of the working poor and give oral...
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China: Commodities Consumption
Students examine the changes that have occured in China's economy. They identify areas of competition between the United States and China. They use the internet to gather more information.
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A Leader of Salem: Nathaniel Bowditch
Eleventh graders examine the qualities of a leader. For this American History lesson, 11th graders read the story of Nathaniel Bowditch and use it as a catalyst for discussions on leadership and the definition of a hero.
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Running Out Loud
Second graders work together to practice communication skills, leadership, trust, respect and creativity. They's ability to focus determine the student's success. They must assist each other navigating an obstacle course while blindfolded.
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Leaders in the Executive Branch
Students read case studies about the leaders in the executive branch of government. After reading the study, they answer discussion questions and determine if the leader is a good fit for the job. They identify the characteristics and...
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A Package of Pringle
Here is a problem-solving lesson that has learners take the role of a packaging expert to design an inexpensive means of packaging a potato chip. It could benefit from having more specific detail about the lesson itself, but it does make...
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Studying Checks
While on-line banking and electronic payments seem to be the way of the future, next-generation wage earners still need to understand the details of check writing. Here the focus is on the details of the check including what the...
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Eleanor Roosevelt, A Leader Who Helps People
Learners are introduced to Eleanor Roosevelt the person. They are introduced to how she cared about people. Students are introduced to the concept of leadership. They write a poem about Eleanor Roosevelt as a leader, or they write a...
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Eleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Learners explore the leadership of Eleanor Roosevelt through the use of historical documents. They examine the complexity of the creation of international documents. Students explore the Human Rights Declaration.
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Production Methods
High schoolers examine the different methods of production. They relate the new concepts to different production contexts. They identify the external factors that influence firms.
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Discipline vs. Self-Discipline
Students explore self-discipline. For this character education lesson, students define and give examples of discipline and self-discipline. Students work with a group to complete a related concept map.
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A Straightforward Approach
Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. In this character education lesson plan, students discuss the value of honesty and consider honesty towards self, family, friends, and the community as they write a reflection.
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Honesty in Writing
Eighth graders analyze the conveyance of honesty in written products. In this writing skills lesson, 8th graders discuss bias and fabrication in writing. Students practice sincere writing as they write statements regarding the common...
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Promises, Promises
Seventh graders discuss promises they have made and whether they have kept them. In this promises lesson, 7th graders work in groups to discuss the importance of promises. They develop a verbal statement about their point of view on each...
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Defining Caring
Students define the word care and discover the importance of caring for others. In this character education lesson, students work as a class to brainstorm synonyms for care. Learners write a list of 5 things or people that they care about.
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A Long Walk
Middle schoolers watch a video regarding persevering through difficult situations. In this character education lesson, students watch a video about perseverance and discuss the examples of perseverance.
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Honest Communication
Students explore the concept of honest communication. In this character education lesson plan, students discover eschew obfuscation and role play sincere communication exchanges with other students.