In this American Heritage worksheet, students fill out short answer questions using their workbook about American Heritage in order to get a merit badge. Students complete 6 questions total.

In this plant science instructional activity, students answer short answer questions about plant science. Students complete 7 questions to get their merit badge.

In this orienteering worksheet, learners fill out short answer questions about orienteering and injuries in order to get a merit badge. Students complete 8 questions total.

In this music worksheet, students use their workbook to answer short answer questions about music and instruments. Students complete 4 questions total to get their merit badge.

In this French Revolution worksheet, students read a paragraph and visit the noted Web sites to find the information to respond to 7 short answer questions about the storming of the Bastille.

Young scholars investigate the history and health benefits of oats. In this food history and nutrition activity, students describe the origin of oats in America, define nutrition related vocabulary, and read and follow recipes for making...

Students explore U.S. history by researching a historic map. In this westward expansion lesson, students discuss the mystery of the western U.S. in the early 1800's and the impact expansion had on Native Americans and agriculture....

First graders analyze politics by participating in a class rules lesson. In this democracy lesson, 1st graders identify several class and school rules they dislike and conduct discussions to examine if they should be changed or not....

Students discuss what it means to be an "activist." They identify various types of activist organizations and brainstorm the names of local people and organizations that might fit these categories. They research one of these...

Students read stories of young human rights advocates and discuss examples where young people made a difference. They consider local problems, relate them to human rights principles and role-play possible solutions.

Students discuss the power of using petitions to show support for a specific action. In groups, they create a petition for an issue of interest to them related to human rights following specific steps. They can take their petition...

Students recall the prominant religion of Afganistan and complete a quiz to test their knowledge of Islam. They understand basic beliefs and practices of Muslims and dispel some prevalent myths about Islam. They read teacher selected...

Students create calendars for hospitalized children in their area. They research different holidays and work with an artist. They share their calendars with the community as well.

Learners create place settings for a dinner to celebrate the school's diversity. They invite older members of the community to join. They discuss culture during the dinner.

Middle schoolers identify and interpret the causes of air pollution in their local community. They collect and analyze data to identify pollutants in the air and seek solutions to eliminate the contaminants in the atmosphere. Finally,...

Students research a famous scientist or mathematician, design a stamp to honor their work, and write persuasively about why this person and their work should be honored on a stamp.

Students examine the structure of the newspaper. In this newspaper lesson, students look at the different types of articles about giving, sharing, and acts for the common good. They realize the types of voice that are used in the...

Students identify the proper way to send and reply to an email. In this technology lesson, students use a computer with Internet access to compose an email. Students practice sending an email with an attachment.

Learners explore television commercials to classify them into categorizes. In this commercial categories instructional activity, students brainstorm about commercials that catch their attention. Learners analyze the categories for...

First graders address an envelope, write a letter, and perform the duties of the postal worker in a classroom post office.

Students research the causes and effects of world hunger on children. In this world hunger lesson, students discuss causes and effects of hunger around the world and research a specific area affected by hunger. Students prepare a...

Students identify and describe two criterion of tax fairness: benefits received and the ability to pay and distinguish between wealth and income as measures of ability to pay.

Second graders explore the basic concepts of economics through a puppet called Eco the Gecko.

Second graders participate in the Market Day project. They produce goods, market goods, and earn money to buy goods.