John Milton Lesson Plans

1. Help Save Planet Earth
...le Extensions: 1. Show other conservation films, Challenge of the Seas and Danger at the Beach. 2. Take a field trip to local recycling centers. Bibliography: American Oceans Campaign. Help Save Planet Earth. With Ted Danson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg, Sinbad, Sally Kellerman, Beau Bridges, John Ritter, and Milton Berle. Previous Lesson Back to Main Page

2. Crossroads Middle School, Unit X How did World War II affect the lives of the following people?
...Black Americans in the United States Army Below are possible student resources, listed by group to be researched. 1. Jews in Europe Adler, David A. We Remember the Holocaust. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1989. Spiegelman, Art. Maus. New York: Pantheon Books, 1986. 2. Japanese-Americans Armour, John and Peter Wright. Manzanar. New York: Times Books, 1988. Hamanaka, Sheila. The Journey. New York: Orchard Books, 1990. 3. African-Americans in the U.S. Army Gourley, Catherine. "The Black Eagles." The Magazine for Reading and English (February 14, 1992): pp. 4-15. Meltzer, Milton. The Black Americans: A Hi...

3. Like Father, Like Son: Presidential Families
...Printable Lesson Plan _ _ Like Father, Like Son: Presidential Families _ _ Introduction "No man who ever held the office of President would congratulate a friend on obtaining it." These do not sound like the words of the father of one of our nation's Presidents. In fact, these words were spoken by John Adams our nation's second President and the father of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States. How unusual is it for a father and son to become President of the United States? It has now happened twice in our nation's history: first with the Adamses and, more recently, with the Bushes....

4. Oceans
...story -begin research in non-fiction books Activity 3. Week Three (40 minutes) Procedure: Students will: -design, create and label ocean mural to hang on hallway wall. -oral report to class stating 4 different facts about an ocean animal. Resources and Materials Book(s): The Humpback Whale Lockyer, John Wright Group 1990 What's Under the Ocean Craig, Janet Troll 1982 Under the Ocean Bennett, Paul ticktock publishing 1999 Sea Squares Hulme, Joy Hyperion Paperbacks 1991 Under the Sea World Book 1998 Dolphins and Porpoises Gordon, Sharon Troll 2001 Oceans Simon, Seymour Mulberry Paperback 1990 Extraordinary...

5. A brief biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Hol
...nd the collection of Sherlock Holmes stories are refered to as the "Cannon" by its loyal followers. Sherlock Holmes was born 6 January 1854. However the date on which he died still remains a mystery. For most of his detective career Holmes lived at 221b Baker Street with his collegue and friend Dr. John H. Watson. Holmes practiced as a detective from 1881-1904. Most noted for wearing a cape and deerstalker hat, his image is easily recognized. As a patron of the arts, Holmes is known for taking in the opera in London and playing the violin. Many television series, movies, and games have been derived from t...

6. Habitats - Oceans
...in research in non-fiction books Activity 3. Activity 3 Week Three (40 minutes) Procedure: Students will: -design, create and label ocean mural to hang on hallway wall -oral report to class stating 4 different facts about an ocean animal. Resources and Materials Book(s): The Humpback Whale Lockyer, John Wright Group What's Under the Ocean Craig, Janet Troll Under the Ocean Bennett, Paul Ticktock Publishing Sea Squares Hulme, Joy Hyperion Paperbacks Under the Sea World Book Dolphins and Porpoises Gordon, Sharon Troll Oceans Simon, Seymour Mulberry Paperback Extraordinary Sea Creatures Scholastic Sharks Che...

7. BCTF LA2021: The Holocaust: A Mini Conference
...tion to Palestine prior to, during and after the Holocuast? ______________________________________________ Library resources: 1. 2. 3. Suggested Bibliography The Rise of Hitler Books: Altshuler, David A. Hitler's War Against the Jews. New Jersey: Behrman House, 1978. ISBN 0874412226 Elliot, Brendan John. Hitler and Germany. New York: Longman, 1992. ISBN 058203793X Gray, Ronald D. Hitler and the Germans. Cambridge: Lerner, 1983. Schirer, William. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich. New York: Random House, 1961. ISBN 0394905474 Snyder, Louis L. Hitler and Nazism. New York: Franklin Watts, 1961. Video: The...

8. Genealogy: Coming to America
...f their research. Extending the Lesson: To extend this lesson, have students create a family history book based on the findings of their research. Sources & Resources: Books: African-Americans: Kolchin, Peter. American Slavery: 1619 - 1877. New York: Hill and Wang, 1993. Franklin, John Hope and Moss, Alfred A. Jr. From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans. New York: Knopf, 2000. Meltzer, Milton. Slavery: A World History. New York: Da Capo Press, 1993. Newman, Shirlee P. The African Slave Trade. New York: Franklin Watts, 2000. Perry, John Curtis. M...

9. The "Be Kind Kids" Project
...by placing the results of the activity in your school's newsletter. I also have a number of other projects and activities focusing on anti-bullying and friendship themes that I will be happy to share. Please contact me through my website. About the Author: Patricia Gatto, together with her husband, John De Angelis are the authors of MILTON'S DILEMMA, a 32-page children's book. Richly illustrated by Kenneth Vincent, this is the tale of a lonely boy and his struggles with the school bullies. With the help of a mischievous gnome, young Milton embarks on a magical journey to friendship and self-acceptance. MI...

10. Unfinished Business: Making Democracy Work for Everyone
...finished his/her individual report, the group will meet as a whole to discuss and write one group report. Some general sources you should use: The Constitution of the United States The Bill of Rights The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments State constitutions Plessey v. Ferguson Case of 1896 (Decision) John Garraty, Story of America, chapters 16 and 17 Armeto, Nash, Salter and Wixson, A More Perfect Union, chapters 12 and 13. Resources American Memory http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/aap/aaphome.html African American Perspectives: Documents dealing with the broad areas of civil rights, race relations, education, s...