Students identify important aspects of their identities and consider associated stereotyping. They examine some stereotype cliches and explore their origins. They address the importance of individuals self-defining their identities and...

Ninth graders explore the aftermath of World War II. In this World War II lesson plan, 9th graders investigate the consequences of the war as they complete a post-assessment project that requires them to compose essays on the topic.

Students read reports and watch a video about World War I. For this World War I lesson plan, students discuss how the government has to take charge on many levels including the oil shortage during World War I.

In this famous person worksheet, students 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,...

Students review the production or reception of word usage. They practice using vocabulary tips in both written and spoken usage. Students incorporate a variety of ways to comprehend unknown words.

Students are introduced to human rights. They comprehend the democracy, legal and human rights and responsibilities, systems of justice, and skills in communication and working with others. Students work in teams. They make a long,...

Learners discover how students are affected by wars in their country. After reading a UNISEF report, they work together to summarize the article and answer comprehension questions. They examine the short- and long-term affects of...

Seventh graders describe an endangered animal's environment and their habitat. They compare the habitat the animal came from vs. the one that exists today, in a Venn Diagram. Graphically, the student illustrates a proposed program to...

Students use a leading question in order to create context for the lesson. The use of media helps to engage students with the integration of technology. Students consider major problems of society.

Young scholars discover the definition of a Pioneer, when the largest groups of people of African descent came to Nova Scotia, and what materials and resources were brought with them to establish a new life.

Students use the 1947 Declaration of Human Rights to explore the concept of basic human rights in relation to past and present world situations. They brainstorm or think of cases where rights are being abused at school, in Australia or...

Students examine the development of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. After reading excerpts, they discover how cultural values have been blended into the UDHR. They discuss how their school and community deal with human rights...

Fifth graders read a story about immigration, listen to songs about America and explore the history of their ancestors. They discuss how immigration creates a multicultural country. Pupils create a collage of the people in America. ...

Student read background summary information and debate how much control did the government require to keep the nation safe. They research how World War II restrictions on enemy lines were enforced and how it related to the U.S....

Students explore the concept of entrepreneurship. In this entrepreneurship lesson, students read an article about how Americans over 50 make up a majority of entrepreneurs. Students discuss why there is an increase in self-employment for...

In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of questions about breeds of dogs. Answers may be submitted for review by clicking a link at the bottom of the page.

A learning module that begins with "Jewish Refugees on the St. Louis" by Jessica McBirney, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...

This radio series gives an up-close-and-personal view of Hmong history, culture and the challenges of resettling in the U.S. Listen to, or read transcripts of, interviews with Hmong refugees, a clan leader trained by the CIA as part of...

Article reports on the power of imagery to change how people perceive various crises and how they affect children.

Home page for CARE, the global help agency. Page lists current crisis areas around the world.

Contains the latest news stories on the disputed area of "Somaliland," which has broken away from Somalia and is currently involved in a civil war. Please note that not all the stories are in English.

John Calvin (or Jean Calvin) (10 July 1509 - 27 May 1564) was a French Protestant theologian during the Protestant Reformation and was a central developer of the system of Christian theology called Calvinism or Reformed theology. In...