Pupils listen to numerous claims concerning the hamburger's origins and then compose an original tall tale on the subject. Students name some tall tales they have heard or read about. Pupils make books that feature tall tales available...

Students choose subject of composition and do sketches in computer lab of flora and fauna contained within their environment.

Students compare and contrast the value of different organizations in their community. They listen to subjective and objective perspectives to make a decision. They use the decision-making process to decide which organization needs...

Young scholars explain that a political cartoon is very much like an editorial--both present personal opinions. Each student writes an editorial that supports the political cartoon. They must analyze the cartoon in order to write about...

Eighth graders read a variety of articles and watch a video about the history of female Canadian fur traders. They contribute to a website on the subject and develop a presentation with their research for the class.

Students conduct an oral interview with a person from their local community. They conduct research, write interview questions, conduct the interview, and identify the subject matter using headings and subheadings.

High schoolers study characterization and the difference between subjective and objective points of view by creating tableaux to depict three interpretations of the story of Prospero's overthrow, each with a very different point of view....

Eighth graders investigate the history of Beaverhead County and Big Hole Valley. They focus on the Native American people groups of the immediate area. Students read about the journey of Lewis and Clark to create historical context. Then...

Students will be responsible for presenting (either performing live or videotaping and playing) a newscast dealing with an aspect of the Civil Rights Movement that connects to the unit topic of media and social justice. During the...

Students recognise the link between the accuracy of their perception of another person and their knowledge of that person. They partner with each other and make one list of five things (television programs, school subjects, leisure...

You and your associate teacher have decided to brainstorm ideas in an effort to keep your classroom lessons and activities fresh and creative. You have both made it your goal to teach the next subject using a fun and unique lesson and...

Students brainstorm about topics relating to pirates that could be included in each group's rap. The students are provided with a rhyme pattern or form of the rap which you would like them to write. As a class, develop a sample rap, or...

This lesson is an introduction to Windows Media Player 2. It provides simple directions for importing, editing, and producing video clips. In addition, it provides directions for adding transitions and titles. Students learn how to:...

Students create a "Sports Card Self-Portrait" using the student as model and the sport of their choice as the subject. They use the examples of early baseball cards from the Library of Congress online exhibition "Baseball Cards 1887 to...

Students discuss the subject of voting. They are introduced to the question "How do we get what we want?" Explain to students that their parents vote in elections for our leaders, such as our president, for example. Discuss what a...

Third graders engage in a writing activity in order to research and establish meaning for the subject of the American Flag. They use a graphic organizer known as a KWL Chart in order to progress through the lesson.

Young scholars develop a pictorial portfolio of important assignments, projects and activities through their high school years. They use a camera and decide what makes a good photograph. Students organize their photographs into a...

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Students categorize relative phrases from a word bank, then analyze and discuss an article on the subject.

Fourth graders explore racial discrimination focusing on Jim Crow laws. They read an excerpt from Richard Wright's autobiography and discuss how viewing the subject from the his point of view affects their opinions.

Students make predictions regarding the subject of a news article, based on its title. They read the article and discuss it, answering various comprehension and thought questions.

Middle schoolers examine everyday Chinese objects and analyze why they are considered artwork today in this multi-subject lesson for Middle School. Small group colaboration is emphasized.

Students develop a concept map about transportation. They connect the use of cars to different subjects. They share their findings with the class.

Students create movies of various habitats and animals using their knowledge of the subject and the computer program iMovie. Emphasis is placed on cooperative learning and research.