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Discovering how to take care of our natural resources: This lesson focuses on our natural resources and the effects our actions have on them. Students explore this concept through discussion, matching, literature, and writing.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts, English Language Development, and Social Studies); By Jennifer Hicks and Alison Short.

Hidden stories: A three-part lesson in African American history, research, and children’s literature: In this high school lesson plan, students will create a timeline of African American history, review a work of children's literature, and then create their own works of children's literature drawing on a primary source document pertaining to the life of an ordinary African American.; Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Edie McDowell.

I, the basket: Writing a first-person story as an inanimate object: In this interdisciplinary lesson for grade seven, students explore the first-person point of view through children's literature and images of Nepal. Students exhibit their understanding of first-person narrative by writing a children's story from the perspective of an inanimate object.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts, Information Skills, and Social Studies); By Edie McDowell.

India's path to independence: This interdisciplinary plan includes the study of the effects of imperialism and India's struggle for independence through history texts, literary works, and online resources. Activities include a seminar, research, and a news broadcast. Although this unit is designed for integrated English II and World Civilizations, lessons can be adapted to other class structures.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Marian Johnson.

Individual and family comparisons: Through a series of six activities, this lesson plan will help first-grade students to explore similarities and differences between individuals and families.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Social Studies); By Julia R. Foote.

Jim Crow and segregation: This is an integrated lesson plan that incorporates both eighth grade language arts and history. Using Internet research, literary analysis, and persuasive technique, students will practice reading and writing skills while analyzing the impact of Jim Crow Segregation on African Americans living in North Carolina and elsewhere.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Burnetta Barton.

Literature lamps: The Weirdo: Literature is tied to an integrated curriculum for student success. Emphasis is on reading and communication.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Wendy Sirias.

Motor car and galimoto: An intercultural lesson in pragmatism, creativity, and perseverance: In this lesson for grade three, students read the book Galimoto, about a young boy in Malawi, Africa, and his quest to gather wire in order to make a toy car. Students discuss the literary elements of the book, study the language used, and complete their own quests to gather wire and create their own galimotos.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); By Edie McDowell.

Native American poetry workshop: This week-long set of lessons uses four different center activities to help students respond to poetry written by American Indians. This lesson plan was written with ESL (English as a second language) students in mind, so there are many opportunities to practice vocabulary, discuss and talk with others, and model expectations.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Liz Mahon.

Picturing America at the turn of the twentieth century: Students link together the literature and the history of the United States at the turn of the twentieth century. Questions guide students as they study visual documents. Students also read the teacher's choice of two widely anthologized short stories and an excerpt from a best-selling novel of the period. Two exercises will raise student awareness of the impact that visual images have on their lives: one that is based on internet advertising and a second that results in a student-produced scrapbook.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Scott Culclasure.

Resources on the web

Annenberg Media: Learner.org: This project provides immediate and FREE access to Annenberg Media productions for educational purposes. This site includes educational resources such as in class videos for viewing on demand or for purchase, teacher workshops and courses, and telecourses.... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Annenberg Media

EDSITEment: The “best of the online humanities resources on the Web” including museums, libraries, and other cultural institutions. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities