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Uncharted Territory
Pupils examine what were preconceived perceptions of the areas Lewis and Clark explored. They compare and contrast past and modern maps of North America. They accurately place route and site information on the map.
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Ageism: Word Association Lesson Plan
Students discuss the attitudes related to the word old. In groups, they identify negative stereotypes about getting older and determine how these attitudes affect public policy on the elderly. They compare and contrast the concepts of...
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Being Me in the Face of Adversity - Americans Who Stood Up for Their Beliefs
Young scholars identify important Americans from the colonial, revolutionary and slavery periods who are noted for standing up for their beliefs in the face of peer disapproval. They identify the importance of music in motivating and...
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Americans Who Stood Up for Their Beliefs
Students will reflect upon the use of music to teach lessons throughout history. The focus of the study is based upon early American History. The tie of music and the abolition of slavery makes for interesting inquiry for learners.
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Let's Spice It With Pepper
Students identify and locate the areas in which pepper and spices orginated. On a map, they locate the areas and write the name of the spice that is found there. They use historical events to trace its route to the Americas. They...
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I Want To Take A Picture In 1866!
Eighth graders examine the role of technology. In the Civil War lesson, 8th graders look at the advent of photography and determine the impact of photography on the Civil War.
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Trial of John Brown, 1857
Students examine how John Brown's 1857 trial related to conflicting viewpoints on slavery, view perspectives of radical abolitionists, moderate abolitionists, and slave owners, and form their own opinions on issue of slavery.
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The Shot Heard Around the World
Fifth graders examine the events leading up to the beginning of the Revolutionary War. In groups, they put the events into chronological order and create a timeline. As a class, they discuss the reprecussions of the Stamp Act,...
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Gold Rush -- Lesson 4
Students continue their examination of the Gold Rush in California. In groups, they use a map to examine the original sites of the towns and what happened to them. They work together to create a brochure for one of the towns and...
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Canadian Studies Exercise
In this Canadian history worksheet, 6th graders review many aspects of Canadian studies. Students complete 10 fill in the blank questions, 5 essay questions and 10 true/false questions.
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Era of Good Feelings
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Era of Good Feelings. A short answer question is included as well.
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U.S. Voting Amendments: Crossword Puzzle
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 13 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate voting Amendment answers.
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President Ronald Reagan
In this President Ronald Reagan activity, students read a 2 page article on the President and then answer 6 questions with multiple choice answers.
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Into the Twenty-First Century Chapter Review
In this United States into the 21st century worksheet, students review a chapter as they write 10 vocabulary words that match 10 descriptions, correct 1 false statement, and identify 2 themes from the new era of opportunity and challenge...
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Farmworkers and the Union: A Lesson from Viva La Causa
Students examine the role of labor unions. In this labor union lesson plan, students watch "Viva la Causa" and discuss the working conditions that led farm workers to strike. Students also read a handout regarding labor unions and share...
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Mormon Era
Students learn the history of the Mormons and are able to explore items made during the Mormon era by creating their own by hand. For this Mormon Era lesson, students create covered wagons, can lanterns, candles and sourdough bread as...
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Introduction to the World Globe
Students examine a globe and the world map to see what constitutes the differences. In this world map introductory instructional activity, students discuss what they see when they view the globe. Students then, look at a world map and...
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Betting on China
Learners study the USA Today articles about the economic rise and dominance of China. In this Chinese economy lesson, students read the article about China as an economic threat to the United States. Learners study a pie chart and...
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Lessons in 'Little Theater' Echo in Students' Lives
Students explore the drama of real life. In this journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Lessons in 'Little Theater' Echo in Students' Lives," respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an...
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The Bills of Rights: Cutting It down to Size
Eighth graders explore democratic values. In this U. S. Constitution lesson, 8th graders read the Bill of Rights and consider the significance of the amendments. Students design a governmental time capsule that includes their own plan...
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The U.S. Presidents
Students identify the Presidents of the U.S. by their physical characteristics and their impact on America. In this Presidents lesson plan, students read about each President, look at their pictures, and identify each of them based on...
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U.S. Entry Into WWI
Students identify the reasons why the United States entered World War I. In this world history instructional activity, students are given a lecture on Woodrow Wilson and analyze documents (specifically, Woodrow Wilson's speeches)....
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Declaration of Power
Students examine the Korean nuclear escalation. In this current events lesson, students explore the nuclear arms race in Korea and the science that explains nuclear weapons.
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Mr. Yamada’s Tips for Success on Current Events Commentary: Macroeconomics
In this economic systems worksheet, students read and follow the provided 5 tips to locate, analyze, and discuss macroeconomics current event issues.