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Literature: Coretta Scott King Award 2005
Students visit websites about the books, authors, and illustrators who received the King awards. They view illustrations from Kadir Nelson's award winning book Ellington Was Not a Street. They read excerpts from books and author interviews.
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Inequalities in the Workforce
Fourth graders examine careers that differ in the amount of wages paid to women and men. They interview their parents and discover they are contributing to society. They discover their role within the community as well.
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Biography of a River
High schoolers examine the development and history of various rivers in their state and conduct research about a specific river. They read and discuss a handout, and complete a river biography that includes birth information, location...
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Traditional Gardening in Alaska
Students research local history of agriculture using books, internet and local Elders. They conduct an interest survey for a community garden, using information gathered through interviews with Elders. A graphic organizer may be used to...
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Exploring Folk Traditions and Folk Beliefs
Ninth graders work together to brainstorm an idea to focus on the similiarties and differences between various cultures. Individually, they interview family members using questions they created based on their topic. They use their...
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The Mier Expedition
Seventh graders explore the significance of the Mier Expedition to the Republic of Texas. They discuss the suffering Texans endured during their escape attempt and incarceration. Using first hand interviews and recollections, 7th graders...
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Character Survey
For this character survey worksheet, students interview and record information about a classmate. Personal information and beliefs are included. Note: There is the name James Abela ELT at the top which appears to be an advertisement.
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Listening Well
Pupils demonstrate good listening skills. For this listening skills lesson, students identify the signs people give when they are actively listening, such as eye contact. Pupils practice good listening skills in a an interview activity.
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More Moms, Fewer Pops
Students explore the concept of women entrepreneurs. In this women entrepreneurs lesson, students read an article about women opening their own businesses. Students discuss factors influencing women to become entrepreneurs. Students...
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Roving Reporter
Students write a report about energy use. For this conservation lesson, students interview adults about their use of renewable and nonrenewable energy. Students synthesize this information and write a report from the point of view of a...
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Navigating the World of Work
Twelfth graders complete job shadowing activities. In this career exploration lesson, 12th graders discuss their job interests and complete forms to participate in job shadowing activities. Students interview their job partner, ask the...
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Becoming a Meteorologist
Students identify the job of a meteorologist. In this meteorologist lesson, students read Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and view clips of weather forecasts. Students visit the Weather Channel website and sing a weather song. Students...
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Measures of Central Tendency
Eighth graders interview one another to gather data. In this measures of central tendency lesson, 8th graders analyze data to find the mean, median, mode, and range among the class responses.
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Vietnam Trade Pact
Students explore world trade issues. In this economics lesson, students read "Opening Doors to Vietnam," and discuss the trade negotiations between Vietnam and the Untied States. Students conduct further research on the topic and...
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Lifestyle Survey
In this lifestyle worksheet, students match lifestyle vocabulary words to pictures and fill out a survey for their peers. Students complete 15 matches and interview 5 people for the survey.
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Economics Questionnaire
In this economics worksheet, learners interview an adult in order to respond to 10 short answer questions about the current state of economics in America.
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Aishwarya Bachchan
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Aishwarya Bachchan and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Amy Winehouse
In this famous person activity, students read a passage about Zhang Ziyi and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Alfred Einstein
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Albert Einstein and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Angela Jolie
In this famous person worksheet, learners read a passage about Angelina Jolie and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches,...
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Anna Netrebko
In this famous person worksheet, learners read a passage about Anna Netrebko and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches,...
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Anne Frank
For this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Anne Frank and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Asashoryu
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Asashoryu and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Aung San Suu Kyi
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Aung San Suu Kyi and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
