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Grade Range
4th - 8th
Rating
2 Stars

Students conduct internet research on Levi Strauss, the man who made a fortune from selling blue jeans. They study the history of denim and how these pants were first sold to miners. Lastly, they read about the discovery of gold in California. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students research Albert Einstein and the two parts of the Relativity Theory. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 6th
Rating
3 Stars

Students explore the daily challenges of people with a visual disability by engaging in activities such as transcribing Braille, playing an instrument, watching TV, going to the library, and learning about Helen Keller. Full Review »

Grade Range
2nd
Rating
4 Stars

Students, through 6 lessons, explore a variety of railroad work songs and explain that music can often explain various historical events. They sing railroad work songs, explore famous people associated with the first railroads. Full Review »

Grade Range
11th - 12th
Rating
2 Stars

Students work in pairs to research famous artists. They primarily research the artist's accomplishments including style, famous pieces and experiences. They develop oral reports of between 50-60 seconds. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th
Rating
4 Stars

Students investigate the impact of Brigham Young and Jim Bridger on westward expansion. They conduct research, develop a class information chart, and create a cartoon strip depicting what happened when Jim Bridger and Brigham Young met. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd
Rating
4 Stars

Students study the history of Aaron Copland, the famous American composer. They dance to the song Hoe-Down composed by Aaron Copland. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students complete vocabulary building and word work exercises prior to reading an online article. They complete worksheets and an online quiz. They examine the use of homophones. They compare articles about famous people and write obituaries. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th
Rating
3 Stars

Students research, analyze and complete a writing project on the history of Virginia. They are assigned a famous Virginian to research utilizing a variety of resources and then prepare a written report and an oral presentation to be presented in front of their peers. Full Review »

Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd
Rating
3 Stars

Students participate in a variety of state-related activities. They read various books about the fifty states, create a travel brochure about a selected state, conduct research on famous people from their own state, and create a collage about different climates and areas of the U.S. Full Review »