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Joe DiMaggio: The Way it Was
Students explore how "Joltin' Joe DiMaggio" remains one of America's most beloved sports heroes and a cultural icon of the twentieth century. In 1941 Joe DiMaggio set a major league record that still stands; he safely hit in 56...
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1960 Election
Learners examine the election of 1960. For this US politics lesson students listen to a teacher driven lecture, take notes, engage in a class discussion and write a response to what they have learned regarding the 1960's presidential...
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Reading Comprehension
In this similarities and differences worksheet, students identify the strategy of reading for similarities and differences. Students study a Venn diagram and then complete their own Venn diagram for similarities and differences in a text.
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Meterology -- Atmosphere
Fourth graders discover how weather predictions are made. They list the responsibilities of a meteorologist. They identify weather instruments and state their functions.
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Active Citizenship
Students think critically and then present the information they have researched about the government.
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the Wonder of Wetlands
Students explore the importance of the wetland ecosystem, its properties and functions, as well as, the many birds, animals, and plant life found there.
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Songs That Bring Us Together
Students listen to the song, Get Together, and discuss the theme. They list topics that bring people together, write the lyrics to and sing a class song, and write a paragraph about message songs.
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Social Studies: Treaty Comparisons of Indigenous People
Students assess the Treaty of Waitangi and compare it to various Native American treaties. After discussing the legal issues of the treaties, they role-play as groups representing a nation-state and indigenous people who negotiate a...
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Breaking News English: Violence Erupts Across Egypt
In this English activity, students read "Violence Erupts Across Egypt," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Stonewall and Beyond:
Students examine issues that surround the quest for gay/lesbian equal rights, explore bias and negative stereotyping in the media and their effect on how gays and lesbians are treated, examine their own biases, and express their opinions...
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Forest Management
Young scholars analyze physical and biological changes in the Sequoia forest ecosystem, especially logging and fire management practices. They evaluate the controversy of how logging and fire management should be conducted in the Giant...
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How are Boundaries Created?
Students examine two new concepts: orientalism and objectification. They view two film clips/videos on Seven Years in Tibet with Brad Pitt to incorporate the new concepts. In addition, students read Orientalism and write key questions...
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Get the Word Out!
Students think about problems facing their community and about how to raise public consciousness. They also think about the importance and effectiveness of various forms of media in getting a message out to the public.
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Dam-it? I Just Don't Know!?!
Eighth graders analyze two different large dams: The Hoover Dam and the Three Gorges Dam. They compare and contrast the two dams.
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Sources of Information
Students review information from a previous lesson about JFK and his assassination. As a class, they identify sources they believe historians use and describe the difference between a primary and secondary source. In groups, they...
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Dolphin Brains
Students listen to an interview with Lori Marino regarding the development of dolphin brains and read a summarizing text. They conduct further research and participate in class discussion.
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Pulsar Stars And Black Holes
Learners explore the discovery of pulsar stars, and the characteristics of pulsar stars. Theories and ideas behind black holes are discussed. The issues of women's historical role in science are also touched on.
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What Is The Challenge? Manet
Students create a contemporary presentation in which they internalize the information concerning Manet.
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Hard Rock - Lesson 1
Students perform any part of a four-part keyboard ensemble with musical sensibility in a "hard rock" style. They improvise a melody over student accompaniment.
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Inventing the Future
Students explore the impact of technology on the world by researching current or past scientific advancements, then developing a new invention or technology for the next millennium.
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Foodways
Fourth graders discuss where food is obtained and list their favorite items. They research recipes to discover their ingredients. They investigate the advertising and cost of food and prepare menus from earlier eras.
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Who Were The Samurai?
Students discover more information about samurai. They use primary and secondary sources to explain the samurai more clearly. They examine their role in society and disregard preconceptions.
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Students in Article Writing Shocker!
Students examine newspapers to identify the most interesting stories. They discuss the purpose of a headline and complete a worksheet. They write a paper on the differences of writing for different types of publications.
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On Being Different
Students synthesize ideas about societal norms in the late 1880s and current day. They demonstrate understanding of Thomas Eakins art and life events through verbal discussion. They compile and present ideas in written form.