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Scapegoating
Middle schoolers examine how stereotypes, prejudices and discriminatory practices lead to individuals and groups being blamed for events. They are introduced to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
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Korea's Involvement in World War II Whose Point of View?
Students research different points of view concerning Korea's involvement in World War II.
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Chinese And Japanese Tomb Cultures
Students examine burial customs in ancient China and Japan comparing those customs to burial traditions from other cultures. This lesson leads to group creative projects of mock "tombs".
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Illustration of the Destruction of a Rebel Salt Factory on the Florida Coast
Pupils view an illustration of the destruction of a salt factory. They analyze the photograph to learn more about the salt works. Students discuss what they have learned.
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Supreme Court Confirmation Process
Students examine the Supreme Court and the confirmation process. They simulate a confirmation hearing with students role-playing as nominees and others as members of the Judiciary Committee. Students compose short essays outlining the...
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Story Scrapbook
Learners develop a comparison worksheet using one non fiction book and one fiction book they have read to be put into a class scrapbook. In their comparison students must have title, author, point of view, setting, characters, and other...
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Revolutionary Women Portraits: Finding and Viewing New Perspectives
Students identify and analyze portraits of Revolutionary-era women. Creating a concept web, they record the actions by women during the war to be made into a chart and timeline. They discuss the cultural and social expectations of women...
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The Structure of Virginia Local Government
Students explain origins of Virginia's unique local government organization,
define numerous terms essential to understanding local government, and
evaluate impact of Dillon's Rule on local government in Virginia through debate.
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Our Government Leaders
The students will use computer software to develop a KWL chart to determine the roles of different government officials. The chart will reveal what they already know. Then the instructor will give new information as needed.
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North V. South And The Bank Creation
Eighth graders investigate the economic status of America during the 1800's and the role of the bank in the early times of our country. They concentrate on the different jobs that people had in the North and South while classifying them...
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Find the Error 36
In this find the error worksheet, students will look at an excerpt from a national teaching magazine in which there is a mistake. Students must find the error.
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Fill in the Blank Vocabulary Practice
In this vocabulary learning exercise, students complete sentences, filling in blanks with word from a word pool at the top of the learning exercise, 8 sentences total.
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Nasreddin and the Beggar: Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, learners read a selection titled, " Nasreddin and the Beggar," then complete 5 multiple choice questions.
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ESL Vocabulary Quiz-Historical Events
In this ESL vocabulary worksheet learners fill in blanks to complete sentences about historical events. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback.