In a lesson about respect, scholars define it and write examples of how they show it at school, at home, and community. Small groups work together to identify scenarios as respectful or not. If not, groups explain what should be done to...

Young scholars familiarize themselves with the geography and culture of the Dominican Republic. In this Dominican Republic lesson, students use the given scenarios as starting points to analyze the geography and culture of the Dominican...

Sometimes all you need to complete your perfect lesson plan is an awesome hands-on learning experience. Here is an extension activity that is sure to excite your learners. They'll head outside to observe the local insect community. When...

Build class community with an art project. Learners first examine and discuss works of art. They then contribute to a class mural by tracing their hands and decorating them in relation to their own cultures. The final mural...

Create a respectful classroom community and boost children's self-esteem with this collaborative activity. Working in small groups, children take turns filling in each other's tree of self-esteem with compliments, personal...

Strive for racial justice within your classroom community with help from an 80-page resource guide. Five modules move scholars through thoughtful, and reflective grand conversations to making a plan, then taking action. Learners write...

Spread the word! Passionate pupils engage in creating multimedia awareness messages during a digital citizenship lesson plan. Using an example of a community social issue message for ideas, individuals then take the reins and begin to...

Eighth graders study difference and community by exploring a special place in their lives.  In this Geography instructional activity, 8th graders discover a geographic place of importance to them and their family.  Students...

Young scholars identify the differences between common good and community capital. They discover their responsibility to contribute to the greater good. They write a letter and design a poster to promote their ideas.

Sixth graders are introduced to cultural history and diversity that is present in the community in which they live by examining secular and sacred celebrations. Students create scrapbooks to chronicle their family's celebrations.

Students chart volunteers they are familiar with in school, church or in the community. In this nonprofit jobs, lesson students understand that all members of a community need to take responsibility in that community. Students vote on...

Students determine ways to serve the community. In this service learning instructional activity, students list human wants and human needs and repeat the activity for community wants and community needs. Students contact local agencies...

Students explore community helpers. In this social studies lesson, students research a variety of community helpers. Students choose a community helper and explain why they would want to spend a day helping that worker.

High schoolers examine the ADL's Pyramid of Hate and use it to identify bullying instances they are aware of. In this character education lesson, students discuss their findings and design activities or programs to combat bullying in...

Students were required to interview local community service volunteers. In groups, they present the information they gathered from the interview and determine if these people have made a difference in the community as a whole. They end...

Students explore community service.  In this character development and community lesson, students sing a song based on the fable The Lion and the Mouse. Students participate in a discussion about kindness, and generate ideas for...

Young scholars explore school secretaries. In this ELL vocabulary and language development instructional activity, students look at pictures of school secretaries performing various jobs and give oral descriptions of what they see. Young...

Students build rain gardens. In this community service lesson plan, students study the effectiveness of rain gardens in allowing water to run off. Students build a community rain garden at their school.

Students take a examine Community Helpers and the jobs they perform in order to help students explain the responsibilities the job entails. They recognize the community helpers, describe the jobs each performs and how technology is used.

Students explore the history of their local community. In this local history lesson, students analyze primary documents to develop an understanding of the local culture and traditions of their local community.

Students practice basic workplace skills. In this school-to-job transition lesson plan, students participate in 4 activities that require them to take assessments in work readiness.

Young scholars participate in a parachute activity. In this physical education lesson, students use teamwork to lift a parachute and keep soft balls on top of it. Young scholars demonstrate how working together can accomplish a goal.

Pupils participate in a folk dance presentation. In this multi-cultural lesson, students and their families work together to learn and perform folk dances at a school sponsored festival. The teacher acts as facilitator, working with...

High schoolers engage in a lesson that is about the mission of a community oriented education plan. The class has created a plan and each member of the class has responsibilities. They draw a shield and use it as a graphic organizer and...