Pupils analyze how the outcome of the 2002 midterm elections changed the balance of power in the government. They write a news analysis and evaluation of how the nation be governed in the future.

Learners create a career exploration experience for elementary students. In this career exploration instructional activity, learners select a career field d to read about to elementary children. Students then present the Career...

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

Eighth graders explore first impressions. For this character education lesson, 8th graders discuss criteria that are used to form first impressions.

Students navigate to various websites and play educational games to reinforce learning.  In this game lesson, students catalog games to play in various areas of the curriculum;. Students play online and board games.

Students examine the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. They explore the trials and tribulations of the Civil War, and the problem of slavery that destroyed the Union. They also explore the man behind the image of the 16th president.

Students identify the major events of the American Revolution. Using the internet, they research the Patriot cause and complete a chart discovering the strengths and weaknesses of each side. They also analyze the contributions of...

Students read a document which explains the roles and responsibilities of the President of the United States. In groups, they tour the George Bush Presidential Museum and participate in a Presidential scavenger hunt. Once back in the...

Students explore the concept of democracy. In this character education lesson, students discover enlightened self-interest and discuss a quote from Alexis de Tocqueville.

Middle schoolers explore self-discipline. In this character education lesson, students define and give examples of discipline and self-discipline. Middle schoolers work with a group to complete a related concept map.

Middle schoolers examine the trait of courage. In this character traits lesson plan, students discuss how to their face fears in order to do the right thing as they discuss the corageous acts of Jackie Robinson.

Eighth graders examine the start of the American Revolution. In this American History lesson, 8th graders analyze primary sources. Students prepare a narration of events leading up to the revolution. 

Students explore the issues behind close Senatorial races. They investigate the qualities of political leaders, the 2002 senatorial elections and the differences and similarities between the Republican and Democratic parties.

Students consider modern applications to the Bill Of Rights (how does Ammendment 4 apply to locker searches?) students prepare and role play a mock trial to explore the finer points of the relevance ot the Bill of Rights in the 21st...

Third graders explore cooperation between British settlers and Native Americans in the Jamestown Colony. They describe how the colonists and Powhatan Indians depended on the environment for their survival. Students write a report on the...

Students identify and clarify a problem, issue or inquiry, locate and record information from a variety of sources and identify alternative interpretations from specific historical and contemporary sources. They asses at least two...

Third graders read and discuss the poem, "April Rain Song" by Langston Hughes. After brainstorming examples of vivid verbs, figures of speech, language patterns, and imagery used in the poem, 3rd graders write a poem on a topic of...

Students define caring. In this character education lesson, students examine the attributes of compassion as they read a folktale and discuss plans to help those less fortunate than themselves.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this Mother Teresa lesson, students read a biography of Mother Teresa and discuss her attitude and contributions. Middle schoolers then respond to questions regarding the materials...

Seventh graders examine the trait of kindness. In this character education lesson plan, 7th graders discuss pro-social behavior and design personal plans to share kindness.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students read about the philanthropic works of Oprah Winfrey and her Angel Network. Students discuss issues that are important to them.

Students create a bookmark with reminders of simple acts of kindness. For this character education lesson, students participate in a mini-lesson that serves as a great introduction to a service project. Students first brainstorm ways to...

Students watch a video regarding persevering through difficult situations. In this character education instructional activity, students watch a video about perseverance and discuss the examples of perseverance.

Students examine the relationship between Native Americans and those who settled the Iowa territory. In this Iowa history lesson, students investigate the process for settling the territory and how intercultural relationships developed...