Students take on the role of journalists. In this Iran lesson plan, students explore the condition of the country at this point in history and collaborate to create a news magazine that features current events and cultural issues...

Pupils examine an ethical public dilemma. For this cultural resource lesson, students role play to examine their personal beliefs regarding the protection of cultural resources. They evaluate possible actions they can take to protect...

Students discuss the role of mistakes and how they could turn it into a learned opportunity. In this mistakes lesson plan, students discuss perseverance on how to use a mistake as something valuable.

Learners research the exploration of Antarctica by the explorer Sir Ernest Shackelton. In this Antarctic exploration lesson, students watch a movie about Sir Ernest Shackelton and his ship the Endurance. Learners study a map of...

Fifth graders explore leaders of the Civil War. In this history lesson, 5th graders use picture puzzles, vocabulary, worksheets, WebQuest, a Venn Diagram and role play activities in order to learn who the Civil War leaders were, what...

Eleventh graders explore the roles of civic participants.  In this Social Studies instructional activity, 11th graders discover the level of what he/she has access to and/or possess.  Students create pie charts on their goals.

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...

Students explore the role of state government. In this civics activity, students play an online game that requires them to consider the needs of state residents and the structure of state government.

Students study the Wampanoag tribe to learn about the importance of the herring to their culture. For this Wampanoag lesson, students read information and complete multiple activities to learn about the role of the herring fish in the...

Students participate in a game of chase and learn about healthy food choices. In this physical activity and healthy diet lesson, students play a game of chase by role playing as sugar and fat examples Students name examples of fruits and...

Third graders perform skits and note ideas fro problem solving in various situations. In this coping lesson, 3rd graders role play problem solving and coping in life-changing situations based on "What to Do" solution starters. 

Third graders explore different careers by discussing which community helpers might be considered local heroes. For this career exploration lesson, 3rd graders work in small groups to discuss why certain people are considered...

Fourth graders complete activities to learn about career options and the role jobs have in community. In this career lesson, 4th graders complete a career exploration worksheet and study the local community jobs available. Students...

Eighth graders compare the use of rice in the 1700s to the modern use of rice. In this lesson examining the importance of rice in US history, 8th graders learn about the role of rice in the early 1700s and compare the use of rice in...

High schoolers examine the role of the Black Press. In this African American history lesson, students watch segments of a video titled, " Too Long to Have Others Spoken for Us." High schoolers respond to discussion questions regarding...

Students study rules and consequences as well as learn positive, healthy behaviors in and out of the classroom. In this behavior lesson, students discuss behaviors that got them into trouble at home. Students name trouble behaviors at...

Young scholars complete a unit of lessons to learn how products reach the market and study the history of the fur trade. For this history and trade lesson, students first learn about the technology that allowed products to reach market...

Students research AIDS and the role of diet and exercise with the disease. In this AIDS lesson, students listen to a mini lecture about the diet and exercise needs of people who have AIDS. Students learn about alternative therapies to...

Young scholars practice their measuring and cooking skills with a box of Rice Krispies. In this culinary lesson, students utilize a box of Rice Krispies, butter, marshmallows and utensils to cook a batch of Rice Krispie Treats. Young...

Students work in teams to establish the viewpoint of Biblical characters and debate aspects of the Hellenistic view versus the views of the Christian and Jewish people.  In this Hellenism and Judaism lesson, students assume the...

Students closely examine the earth's crust and various landforms. For this Earth's layers lesson students work in cooperative groups and analyze their roles and responsibilities therein. Each group is assigned a specific landform to...

Students discover the role of God in Israel's government and create a timeline of the significant events during a given biblical era.  In this Israel's history instructional activity, students research seven major events of a given...

Students discover racism and slavery by completing a role playing activity. In this U.S. history instructional activity, students analyze documents from the Civil War era and describe the Fugitive Slave Law. Students view a video on...

Students examine the different parts of a plant and each ones role.  In this exploratory lesson students complete several activities including a game of charades.