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Journal of a Virtual Expedition
Learners journey with Lewis and Clark. In this literature lesson, students read The Journal of Augustus Pellitier-The Lewis and Clark Expedition 1804. Learners keep a journal in the persona of a member of the expedition crew.
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New Mexico
In this New Mexico worksheet, students read a two page text about the history of the state of New Mexico. Students answer ten true and false questions.
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Massachusetts
In this Massachusetts worksheet, students read a two page text about the history of the state of Massachusetts. Students answer 10 true and false questions.
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Indiana
In this Indiana activity, students read a two page text about the history of the state of Indiana. Students answer 10 true and false questions.
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No Choice!
Students explore the concept of democratic freedom. In this service learning lesson plan, students investigate the freedom the Pilgrims sought as they moved from England and write a journal from their point of view.
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Spring: Giving Thanks to the Herring
Learners study the Wampanoag tribe to learn about the importance of the herring to their culture. In this Wampanoag lesson, students read information and complete multiple activities to learn about the role of the herring fish in the...
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Digital Wildflower Collection
Learners examine biodiversity and classify organisms. In this wildflower lesson plan students go out and take pictures of plants then create a presentation to show the class.
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The Roanoke Mystery
Fourth graders hypothesize about what happened on the island of Roanoke. In this South Carolina history lesson, 4th graders use primary documents to draw conclusions about what happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke. This mini-unit...
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The Role of African Slaves on South Carolina Rice Plantations
Fourth graders investigate the role of African American slaves in rice plantations. For this slave life lesson, 4th graders discuss the products produced in the 13 colonies. Students discuss the importance of rice to South Carolina's...
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Traditional Weather Observations
Students explore traditional methods of weather observation. In this weather lesson, students interview grown-ups regarding wind. Students learn how winds can help forecast weather.
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Drinkable Snow
Young scholars explore snow. In this forms of water lesson, students read a story about snow, identify the types of snow found in Alaska, and learn Inuit words for snow. The lesson calls for an Intuit Elder to visit the classroom as a...
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We Are Colony! Settlement Design
Students explore government systems. In this colonial America lesson, students consider colonial settlement needs as they design settlements that can sustain themselves and meet the needs of colonists.
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What is Suffrage? Understanding the Right to Vote
Pupils discover one of the restrictions forced on women of the early 1900s. In this civil rights lesson, students investigate suffrage and why women were not allowed to vote in the early twentieth century. Pupils create a mock campaign...
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From One Seed Grow Many Seeds
First graders practice identifying plants by singing a song. In this plant life lesson plan, 1st graders sing the song "Parts of a Plant" which is based on the anatomy of sunflowers. Students discover agriculture techniques...
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Blackeyed Peas
Students examine the history of black-eyed peas. In this black-eyed peas lesson, students read about the history of the peas/beans and about how they are Oklahoma's number one vegetable crop. They also read that they are considered to be...
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Data Analysis: bird habitats in rice farms
Fifth graders make a graph and write an essay to interpret the data of birds that take advantage of habitats near rice farms. In this data lesson plan, 5th graders calculate the information given to them and interpret it in an essay form.
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Canada's Immigration patterns: 1950 to Present
Students examine the changing immigration pattern of Canada. In this immigration lesson, students use statistical data from a web-site to complete a worksheet and graph their findings.
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Point of View
Learners write a story from a different point of view. In this point of view lesson, students read Lewis and Clark and Me: A Dog's Tale and discuss the point of view as it is written. Learners then discuss different...
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Bible Lesson Plan: God's Plan
Students share personal experiences of the way God has worked in their lives. In this Bible lesson on God's plan, students discuss God's plan and how God uses others to accomplish it. Students relate the Bible lesson to the...
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Immigration
Learners explore the concept of immigration. In this immigration lesson plan, students read literature, analyze photographs, and evaluate political cartoons that reflect feelings about immigration in America during Industrialization....
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Immigration
Eighth graders examine the American immigration experience. In this immigration lesson plan, 8th graders watch a video about Ellis Island and discuss the processing that took place there. Students write letters in the voice of American...
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Saint Patrick's Day: English Exercises
In this St. Patrick's Day activity, students read a story, watch a video, answer true or false questions, complete sentences, and complete a crossword. Students complete 5 activities total.
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Diversity of Life
Students study Arthropods and their characteristics. In this organisms activity students explore the success of Arthropods and answer questions.
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Crops of Saskatchewan
Students research one of the commercial crops grown in Saskatchewan. In this agriculture lesson, students discover locations, characteristics, common problems, and biotechnological developments related to the crops of Saskatchewan.
