Students write letters to soldiers overseas with correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. They learn three facts about the geography of the area where the pen pal is located and about the pen pal.

Students explore the Bill of Rights, which rights have limitations on them, and how these rights apply to their personal lives. They write their own Bill of Rights for the class community.

Students gain an understanding of Peru's history. They analyze how specific ideas and beliefs have had an effect on a particular period of time and they trace the route of the Spanish Conquistadors on a map of Peru.

Seventh graders modernize a fairy tale, then compare their version with he original version and determine whether or not they've changed the author's original intent.

Learners are introduced to the Rosetta Stone and asked to consider the difficulties of translating ancient texts. They write a message in hieroglyphics and translate each other's work. They evaluate their translations.

Students research victims of the Holocaust, then create pieces of art to depict the suffering of the Holocaust victims.

Third graders are introduced to character, plot development, point of view, and tone through the use of comic strips. They, in pairs, identify these four attributes in the comic strip and present their findings to the class.

Students complete a Venn diagram comparing the stereotypes of modern African immigrants to those of other major immigrant groups in the U.S. They write an essay on their observations.

Students read the novel "Cecilia's Year". They answer questions to test for reading comprehension. They also relate the story to their own life.

Seventh graders read a book of poems called "Out of the Dust". In groups, they research the Dust Bowl and how it affected people living through the Great Depression. Using the text, they identify the theme and key turning points and...

Young scholars study artistic aspects of their culture. They compare ethnic cultures through arts and crafts and produce quality works of art from the knowledge that they have gained. They develop the vocabulary required to verbalize...

Eighth graders investigate the founding and history of Sluice Boxes State Park. They use both primary and secondary resources to collect data. The focus is upon the use of native plants to make medicines. They write reports about several...

Young scholars continue to examine the topic of stereotypes. In groups, they role-play the roles of the "in-group" and "out group". Using the internet, they research the role of polarized stereotyping in war situations and read an...

Fifth graders study the events that occurred during the Sand Creek Massacre and write about them in their journals. They make comparisons between the events at Sand Creek and modern day human rights events.

Learners discuss reasons war erupted between Britain and the colonies. They examine and explain critical events of the 1760s, and discuss what rights and beliefs Americans felt were being violated.

Students participate in a layered curriculum unit. Credit is earned for learning, which comes about through listening, discussion, reading, and/or doing. They are verbally assessed for each activity chosen to complete.

Young scholars examine an editorial point of view in journalism and explore how this contributes to the West's understanding of events in the Middle East. They discuss the concepts of objectivity and subjectivity, and how tone and...

High schoolers visit specified websites to research zoning information in Essex. They participate in a role play to present a zoning request to a city council. Groups of students prepare their side of the case and create their proposal...

In this education and religion in America worksheet, high schoolers respond to 5 short answer questions and 16 matching questions pertaining to the culture of the United States.

Students write a science fiction story.  In this science fiction lesson plan, students read selections of science fiction and compare them to supernatural stories from the Bible.  Students identify themes and discuss elements...

In this American History learning exercise, 7th graders read and comprehend short answer questions. 

Eighth graders investigate domestic hunger. In this Current Events lesson plan, 8th graders read and discuss "The Fighting Mynahs". Students conduct online research for a specific topic.

In this 1920's America worksheet, learners respond to 14 short answer questions about the stocks, working conditions, the Harlem Renaissance, and wealth during the decade.

Students read the play The Yellow Boat then have a town hall meeting to discuss the matter.  In this character lesson students discuss whether or not a child with AIDS should be allowed in public schools.