United States Lesson Plans

Fifth graders present a report on a president of the United States. They read the biography of their selected president, note any interesting facts that they wish to share with the class and download a picture of their president.

Students investigate the history of the United States flag. In this civics lesson, students read handouts regarding the flag and its history. Students also read and discuss the Federal Flag Code.

Students research the qualifications necessary to be the president of the United States. They create a want-ad for this position using what they have learned about the qualifications.

Tenth graders examine the reasons and motives for immigration to the United States during the late 19 th century and the early 20 th century. They investigate and analyze the geographic factors that changed the face of society in America.

Students investigate the geography of the United States through studying and recreating maps from memory. The memory map is required to have some of the major topographical features of the country included. Then descriptions of different regions are written.

Students identify a map of the United States. In this United States map lesson, students study a map of the United States and find various locations on the map. Students then locate and list the state that touches their state.

Students compare the governmental systems of Japan and the United States. As a class, they discuss the differences between the parliamentary system and the presidential system. Pupils read provided handouts about the duties of a a president and a prime minister.

Students compare and contrast legislation passed in Japan and the United States in regards to the elderly. Using the Internet, they research how the government has put programs into place to improve the health of older citizens. They examine the intent of the Older Americans Act and evaluate the various types of legislation.

Students research the events of the 1960s and 1970s using the internet. In groups, they draw their own political cartoons about one of the events. They also write a summary about how one specific event of their choosing gave the United States the feeling of self-doubt.

Students examine the conditions that affected the way people settled in the United States. Using maps, they examine the topography and climate of different locations and determine the factors that do and do not allow settlement to occur. They research the way people live in what they view as unlivable locations.