Learners examine the role of photography in recording and sharing history. They view online photos that Life magazine has identified as changing the world, then conduct research on one of the photos. Middle schoolers create and present...

Students explore the meaning and implications of genocide. In this human rights lesson, students investigate the Aremenian genocide that took place in Turkey and the subsequent trials of the leader of the genocide held by...

Students write a speech.  In this dreams instructional activity, students define the word dreams and list their own dreams.  Students read and discuss Langston Hughes work, read and discuss excerpts from speeches by JFK and...

Students research World War II and discuss how conflicts in the war lead to change. In this World War II lesson plan, students read books, watch movies, complete activity sheets, and answer questions all researching the war.

Learners examine the lives of children during WWII. In this WWII lesson, students investigate the effects of the war on children, what life was like on and off the battlefield and how the geography influenced decisions. Learners also...

Students examine the underlying meaning of the phrase spoken by Pastor Martin Niemoller in 1945, "When they came for me, there was no one left to speak up."  In this World History lesson, students share in a class discussion on...

Eighth graders read act 1 scenes 1 & 2 of the play Diary of Anne Frank. In this Diary of Anne Frank lesson plan, 8th graders discuss how the setting of the play affects the mood of the story and answer short answer questions.

Middle schoolers remember the September 11 terrorist attacks. In this public memorials lesson, students research 20th century memorials. Middle schoolers then design their own memorials for the victims at the World Trade Center...

Learners examine the causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this world conflict lesson, students research print and Internet sources about the roots of the conflict and the status of the conflict today. Learners use their...

Students explore the main elements of the book Passage to Freedom. In this reading response lesson, students participate in pre-reading activities that focus on the idea of courage. Students conduct a book walk-through and are introduced...

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Chaim Potok's The Chosen. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about the nuclear war threat and respond to 3 talking point questions.

Eighth graders read the Diary of Anne Frank. In this novel reading lesson, 8th graders read and analyze the story. Students do online activities and create a newspaper giving a summary of three major events in the story. Students answer...

Learners study the artwork of Keith Haring and create an original artwork in his style. In this symbiotics lesson, watch a video about the artwork of Keith Haring and  create an artwork to deliver a message.

Students debate the ethics of prominent figures who are accused of deception. The standards of expectation that they have for famous people are examined in this instructional activity.

Students explore facts about Hitler's life and the historical events that occurred in that time, his view of history, his theory of race and his political goals. They explore his use of anti-Semitism to advance his career and consolidate...

Students investigate the causes of genocide. In this cultural diversity lesson, students discuss genocide incidents in Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Students then write essays about what they would do if their cultural...