Identifying the tone of a piece of writing or the author's attitude toward the subject matter can be difficult for learners. Simplify the process with a lesson that begins with skits, moves to songs and their lyrics, and then to passages...

First graders learn how use a ruler to measure common items. For this measurement lesson, 1st graders examine the numerical markings on rulers and learn that each number stands for a unit of measure. They measure 5 classroom items after...

Middle schoolers explore feudalism. In this government lesson, students examine the role of knights and kings. Middle schoolers discover the training boys went through for knighthood. Students write a letter home as if they were a squire...

Students examine the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They conduct research, participate in a discrimination simulation, write a poem, and create a collage.

High schoolers investigate the concepts of area and perimeter. The lesson uses a legend to create a context for the proposed word problem. They use the skill of estimation in order to create an ox skin that is found in the story. 

Though the grandeur and elegance of the British palace remains unchanged throughout history, the role of the monarch has shifted from absolute rule to collaboration with a constitutional parliament. Young historians learn about the...

What events led up to the Hundred Years War?  In small groups or pairs the class discusses several critical thinking questions and then writes a fictional dialogue that depicts both an English and a French point of view. 

Students redesign a particular album cover of their choice in this excellent high school Art lesson. The lesson suggests using Adobe Photoshop and glossy inkjet paper for the final presentation of all products.

Students study the differences between presidents and kings, and constitutional monarchs and despots. They examine why the US has a president instead of a king.

Students explore Greek and Roman symbolism in art. In this visual art instructional activity, students draw portraits of ancient leaders based on the written descriptions they read about them. Students also design campaign posters using...

First graders discover that the ruler is an important source of measurement. In this measurement concepts lesson, 1st graders discuss the function of rulers and practice measuring and recording sizes of objects. They learn a song to...

Who were the absolute monarchs of Europe and what effect did they have on their countries? Young historians begin by naming qualities they believe are important for a monarch to possess. They then take notes on four key factors...

Students convert between the different metric units after reading the Fairy Tale of King Henry. They measure various candies in a baggy using the width of their index finger. They record results to the nearest index finger width on a...

Students investigate the history of Mali. In this African cultures lesson, students research the impact of Sundiata Keita as king of Mali, recognize the significance of historical Malian festivals, and create character masks to be worn...

Students recognize and tell the Ramayana, examine how the Ramayana is a model for dharma, appreciate the importance of Rama and Sita as role models for Indians, and explore the central importance of dharma in Indian life.

From pharaohs and pyramids to the mummification process, this packet is a fantastic resource for studying ancient Egypt! Worksheets not only review key terms and practices that are foundational to ancient Egyptian culture, such as...

Learners are introduced to units of measurement found on a ruler as well as what attributes make an object difficult or easier to measure with a ruler. The teacher has various objects placed around the room, and the youngsters practice...

Young scholars examine how the Chinese and Japanese used art and literature to bolster the legitimacy of military regimes. The lesson concludes with small group Powerpoint presentations.

Students are be able to analyze primary sources (photographs) for evidence of Ancient Egyptian culture and design meaningful objects. They are grouped in pairs and instructed to choose someone that they admire, either living or...

Students explore reading maps. In this map reading lesson, students compare distances fom place to place. Students work in groups and predict the distance then find the actual distance using string or rulers.

A health lesson presents all aspects of conception and pregnancy. Fourth through sixth-graders define terms associated with pregnancy, label a chart of a woman, and discuss how pregnancy occurs. Some excellent activities and a wonderful...

Students learn of the comparisons between Shakespeare's play, King Lear, and the actual King James. They make historical connections through internet research.

Students analyze political systems of African cultures. For this political systems lesson, students compare and contrast the political systems of African cultures by studying objects of art for the values of the governments. Students...

Students gather data on top 10 highest grossing movies, and make a bar graph and a pictogram.