Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights Students think critically about the Civil Rights movement and its key players as they explore a...		New Year's Resolutions The beginning of a new year is a good time to think about changing. Use this writing activity...
Jazz and Math: Rhythmic Innovations Learn about the use of fractions in music.		An Autobiographical Poem Students learn to write a formula poem, about a person. This can be adapted to any subject...
Write a Letter to Jesse Owens Assuming the role of a fellow athlete, Nazi supporter or African-American, students will write...		Career Bulletin Board Create a "Career Collage" and display it on a bulletin board.
Talk It Out Together In this school safety lesson plan, students learn the Talk It Out Together conflict-solving...		Recycled Art Students will use found and recycled objects to make art. Then, they will evaluate their...
What Is the Kissing Balloon? Demonstrate static electricity with a balloon.		Exploring the Nature of Conflict Explore the negative and positive sides of conflict, and discuss with your students how they...
Paper Making The ancient art of paper making is explained in this lesson plan, which provides many...		The Struggle Against Segregation Students learn about the history of segregation in the United States by reading about the...
Defining Jazz Music These lessons and activities explore sound and how sound is defined in jazz.		Jazz and Math: Improvisation Permutations In this lesson students explore how many different rhythmic combinations can be improvised in a...
The Presidential Election Process With this lesson plan, students learn that presidential elections are decided by the electoral...		Fall Haiku Students write fall-themed haikus, then decorate paper with beautiful autumn scenes on which...
Triangular Trade in the Atlantic Ocean In conjunction with a historical study of slavery, students will learn about triangular trade...		Build a Volcano Build a volcano using common kitchen supplies. This fun science activity is perfect for...
What's So Bad or Good About Conflict? Students discuss the meaning of the word "conflict" and give examples of positive and negative...		What About Fighting? In this conflict-resolution lesson, students discuss the use of violence, the reasons people...