I Have a Dream, Dr. King! – 7402
Summary This social studies and language arts lesson throws students into the shoes of the great American, Martin Luther King, Jr.. Students complete a KWL …
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Virginia Junior Realtors – 7161
Summary This is a cross-curricular lesson that incorporates 4th Grade Virginia Studies, persuasive writing, research skills, and community collaboration. The students will act as Real-Estate …
The Starbucks Experience: Does the Starbucks Image Match Reality? – 8124
Summary Throughout the school year, sociology students study a range of interrelated topics including culture, media, family, class, religion, gender, socialization, politics, economy, the environment, …
First Graders Leading the Way – 7160
Summary Our class first met to set a purpose for studying famous Americans and decided it was important to learn more about these leaders because …
Famous American Palooza – 7282
Summary The students will learn about citizens who worked to defend the basic principles that formed the foundation of a republican form of government. The …
The Beelionaires – 7081
Summary What is an entrepreneur’s role in our economy? This student-centered project allowed students the authentic opportunity to use their knowledge of our economy and …
Guess Who? – 7100
Summary This culminating activity helps students understand the contributions of all the Famous People we have learned. First graders selected their own groups and chose …
Yellow Journalism – 7564
Summary Students will be looking at an important event from World War I from the perspective of an investigative journalist. They will dig deep to …
New Territories – 7565
Summary This lesson is designed to teach students how the United States grew in size after 1801. Students should be able to identify the territories …
Little Known Black History
Summary The month of February is Black History Month. Each year students are asked to conduct research and create an artifact which recognizes the accomplishments …