Learners discuss the importance of having insurance to protect their car and homes. In groups, they research the different types of insurance available and define new related vocabulary. To end the activity, they determine the benefits...

Pupils create a digital scrapbook that shows information-text and pictures that are specific to each child. They make charts and graphs. They use digital cameras, scanners, software, to write captions, stories, poems, letters, and reports.

Students discuss and examine importance of pretend/dramatic play center that includes variety of activities and props. Students complete study guide, and brainstorm items for mini-bulletin board created for assigned prop box.

Learners discuss how the family structure has changed over time. In groups, they identify the strengths and weaknesses in each family form and functions. To end the instructional activity, they share their own family's structure and...

Students examine the various migration patterns of the Athabaskan. In groups, they discuss the Bering Strait Land Bridge theory of migration and take notes on a lecture from their teacher. To end the lesson, they brainstorm the...

Students are introduced to new vocabulary associated with business cycles. In groups, they read excerpts from their textbook about the causes and effects of business cycles. To end the instructional activity, they identify the...

Students analyze the historical implications of the First Amendment of 1791 and the Fourteenth Amendment of 1868, upon American Indians and African Americans. They consider the applicability of the 14th Amendment to African Americans in...

Fourth graders explore and refine the application of media, techniques, and artistic processes. They examine the environment of a landmark or place in Utah that was altered by the original settlers and determine how it was changed and...

Students discuss the following terms and their definitions: zero population growth, population density, demographics, urban sprawl, census, immigration, migration, infrastructure, population booms, megacities, birthrate, death rate,...

Students brainstorm what they know about the Vietnamese Conflict using terms which they sort into historical categories. They focus on essential questions which include the American reaction to the spread of Communism, American...

Students are introduced to a variety of symbols representing the United States. As a class, they identify places in which they have seen the various symbols and discuss what they mean. To end the lesson, they state the words from the...

Students evaluate the how their product choices impact the environment. They discuss the concept of sustainability in agriculture. Students give reasons for buying sustainable food products. A cost-benefit analysis concerning sustainable...

Students identify with and interpret the role of organized crime in the development of one of America's most vibrant cities. Then they look into the city's establishment and development, follow the role of organized crime in its...

In this business instructional activity, students fill in the graphic organizer with the appropriate word from the word bank and make connections from one part of the bubble map to another.

Students examine discrimination, prejudice, and bias in the world. In this tolerance lesson, students research examples of prejudice in different countries. They then identify the Core Democratic Values in song lyrics. Students locate on...

In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 10 clues about famous firsts for Black history. Students use the words in the word bank to complete the puzzle.

Students explore the concept of technology. In this technology lesson, students read an article about television on a cell phone. Students discuss why MobiTV was successful. Students discuss a technology and possible innovations to...

Students explore the concept of the economy and mental health. In this economy and mental health lesson, students read an article about how the mental health community is booming due to the poor economy. Students discuss ways to deal...

Eighth graders practice their interviewing skills as they learn about the Underground Railroad. In this slavery lesson, 8th graders discuss the existence and operation of the railroad. Students then interview one another in the personas...

Students create cave drawings of their own after viewing ancient neolithic cave paintings. For this cave drawings lesson plan, students use chalk and construction paper.

Students explore different forms of communication via the Internet and the effects these electronic mediums have on social relationships. They compose e-mail messages and predict the gender of authors of anonymous e-mail messages of...

Students discuss the growth of transportation and communication technology since 1500 C.E. Individually or in groups, they research lists of developments in the two areas. Finally, students create timelines indicating the development...

Students examine local community agencies and their contributions to the community. They create Web pages that profile the community agencies and their interviews with the volunteers.

Students investigate the topography of the United States through a discovery lesson plan. They create a hypothetical route for a highway across the United States. Students also conduct research major landforms and define geographic terms.