Young scholars explore the life of Benjamin Franklin. In this American history lesson, students research primary and secondary documents regarding Franklin's life. Young scholars should examine the point of view each of the accounts is...

Students relate what they know about boundaries on sports courts to explore range of space. In this domain and range lesson, students identify numbers needed to calculate ranges and use the problem solving strategy of making a table.

Tenth graders discuss the contents of income statements.  In this accounting lesson, 10th graders are introduced to the parts of an income statement.  Students practice filling out the four parts of an income statement, and...

Students examine Judy Chicago's feminist art piece, The Dinner Party. Questions for viewing, activities, and student resources are provided.  Students examine the composition of the piece and can be asked to do further research...

Students learn a song. In this food lesson plan, students learn the Happy Food Song. Students are given a food model and identify their food. Students sing the song with motions.

Students search for specific color food items. In this color review lesson, students search for hidden food items of a specific color inside the classroom.

Learners examine the Japanese folktale, Monkeys Grasp for the Moon. In this multicultural literature lesson, students discuss the theme of the folktale. Learners choose animal folktales from other Asian cultures for comparison.

Middle schoolers explore the work of Xu Bing. In this visual arts lesson plan, students examine the art piece "Monkeys Grasp for the Moon" and compare it to the Buddhist folktale on which it is based. Middle schoolers create animated...

Students explore democratic practices in China. For this global studies lesson, students compare and contrast democratic values of the Chinese government with the American government. Students read provided articles and conduct...

Pupils examine school violence. For this school violence lesson, students listen to a teacher-led lecture regarding statistics and studies about school violence. Pupils discuss bullying and school violence.

Students watch a video about Barack Obama and problems he faces as the president. In this president lesson plan, students write their own list and then compile a class list of problems and discuss them.

Pupils complete activities to examine the properties of water. In this water science lesson plan, students read a book about water's forms and study a map or globe of the Earth to investigate water. Pupils discuss living things that need...

Students design a quilt square to reflect their special memory. In this family heirlooms lesson, students read The Patchwork Quilt and discuss the importance of family involvement in creating a family heirloom. Students write and publish...

Young scholars analyze two of Dorothea Lange's portraits and create their own portraits of classmates. For this portrait analysis lesson, students define portrait and discuss two images of Lange's. Young scholars interview a classmate...

Students examine Dust Bowl migration. In this Great Depression instructional activity, students research primary sources regarding migration issues in the United States during the Great Depression. Students discuss their research...

Fourth graders study the economy of Jamestown. For this early settlers lesson, 4th graders read about the trade between the English and the natives in Jamestown. This lesson is part of a larger unit and coincides with the novel The...