Students, in groups, research candidates' viewpoints on the improvement of Parks and Recreation and then select a candidate to support for Mayor.

High schoolers define and give examples of visual stereotypes. They research how common misconceptions foster visual stereotypes about Muslim women. Students identify famous women and the significance of the veil in different cultures.

Students discuss the different religions that make up the world today. They complete an interest inventory about their belief systems and the influence it has had on their lives. In groups of two, then four, then eight they discuss...

Students investigate the applications of DNA fingerprinting, They read crime scenarios and using the details of the crime and laboratory experimentation decide the suspects guilt or innocence.

In this science worksheet, students examine 16 detailed pictures of different species of fish. Students identify each fish. There is no room to write the name under the picture. It is assumed this is an oral activity, although there are...

In this science worksheet, 5th graders will identify 16 different plants. Students will focus on the pictures provided and label each plant by name.

In this science worksheet, students will study pictures of sixteen different flowers. Students will then label each of the sixteen flowers by name.

For this science worksheet, students examine 16 detailed pictures of different species of invertebrates. Students identify each animal without a backbone. There is no room to write the name under the picture. It is assumed this is an...

Pupils analyze portraits and decide on the most important aspects of their own personality. In this portraiture lesson, students identify feelings and emotions in the sitter and the creator of a portrait. After reading the poem "We Wear...

Young scholars explore ocean animal adaptations. In this animal adaptations lesson, students examine how different ocean animals use adaptations other than camouflage to protect themselves.

Students identify whole numbers through the one millions place. In this place value lesson, students read the book The Day Without Math and use place value mats to create numbers to the millions place. Students use base ten blocks during...

Jason, Michelle, Sofia, and Willis all have a variety of toys. Use the chart provided to graph how many toys each child has. Who has the most toys? Who has the least? Help your learners study the graphs they create to better understand...

Role play community members who are both for and against the construction of a dam. Research the pros and cons and then hold a classroom debate. This activity ideally follows a series of stream studies, links to which are included. Use...

How many current political leaders can your class identify? Do they know who Manmohan Singh is? Use the presentation like a flash card who's who, to help the class recognize leaders from the United States, India, Canada, Mexico,Great...

What is the sharecropping system? What role did it play in the post-Civil War economy of the South? Who were the sharecroppers? Who employed them? How were they paid? To answer these questions, kids examine a series of sharecropper...

Use Flag Day as a learning opportunity for your classroom. Collect a variety of books and other resources on the subject of the U.S. flag. Have pupils conduct independent research at home and come to class prepared to share some fun...

A sweet lesson on social behavior is here for you and your very young learners. Pupils discuss embarrassing things that have happened to them at school, and how it made them feel to be teased about them. After deciding how to deal with...

This lesson is designed for college students who are having anxiety regarding public speaking. In it, the speech givers go through a process of using imagery in order to reduce anxiety. The instructor guides the pupils in visualizing how...

Students discuss the cultures of people who live in the rain forest.

Young mathematicians are presented three possible graphs to represent the number of students who have a given number of pockets in their clothes. They must choose the most appropriate graph and write out short explanations regarding...

Young scholars examine who they are through the arts and sciences. They create a portfolio entitled, " All About Me."

Scientists listen to the story of Wadja Egnankou who works to save African mangrove forests. They experiment with refraction and the introduction of particulate matter to water. They conclude with creative writing about the need for a...

Students collect newspaper articles which discuss societies who enforce heterosexuality. They brainstorm how heterosexuality is enforced in their community. They answer questions to end the instructional activity.

The Alaskan Dept. of Agriculture has put together a 13-question worksheet that deals with many of the agricutural aspects of the state. A good resource for any Alaskan teacher who is beginning a unit on agricultural practices within the...