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The United States Flag
Students discover the meaning and symbolism behind the American flag. In this lesson on National symbols, students design a flag for their school, explain the symbolism they used, and distinguish the elements that constitute the US Flag....
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The World's a Stage
In this Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt activity, students learn about Cleopatra and the succession of Egyptian rules through the present day. Students watch a clip from the movie Cleopatra, read about events in the life of Cleopatra and...
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What is a Memorial
Students explore how we remember and honor people in special ways. In this memorial lesson, students read poems and discuss their emotions. Students view pictures taken at memorial services and discuss what some symbols have come to...
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Free Land
Students investigate the impact of the passage of the Homestead Act. In this Westward Expansion lesson, students visit selected websites to examine the lives of Americans who settled the American frontier.
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Introductory Lesson Plan
Students explore the reasons for the Vietnam War. In this World History lesson, students complete three activities that expand and reinforce their knowledge on why the Vietnam war was fought.
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Imagine the Food and Imagine a Response
Students experience life in the Secret Annex. In this Holocaust lesson plan, students participate in a simulation. The simulation places them in the Secret Annex for dinner as residents. Students journal about the experience and the...
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Extreme Measures
Students take a closer look at their personal diets. In this personal health lesson, students watch "Extreme Measures," keep personal health journals, and discuss the obsession with perfect bodies. The instructor may also invite...
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George Washington & Civic Virtue: The Necessary Elements of the Republic
Students examine the character of George Washington. In this George Washington lesson plan, students read "Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior," Washington's First Inaugural Address, and his Farewell Address. Students use the included...
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George Washington - A Graphic Novel
Students write and illustrate their own graphic novels. In this George Washington lesson, students collaborate to research Washington's life as surveyor, his involvement in the French and Indian War as well as the American Revolution,...
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Heroes
Students explore heroism. In this character development and Holocaust lesson, students generate adjectives that describe familiar heroes. Students view a video clip that includes testimonies of Holocaust survivors, and compare the hero...
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Worksheet for Analysis of an Advertisement
Students critique advertisements in magazines, newspapers and telephone books. In this advertising lesson, students complete a class activity in which they locate specific advertisements, then answer questions that analyze the...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Government Responsibilities
In this current events activity, students analyze a political cartoon about government responsibilities and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Ending the Free Ride
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the changing newspaper industry and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Can We Can Bank on It?
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon about the American banking system. Students respond to 4 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Invasion of the Super Delegates
In this current events activity, learners analyze a political cartoon about the electoral college and superdelegates. Students then respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Tooning into the Candidates - Fred Thompson
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon about about 2008 presidential candidate Fred Thompson. Students then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Free Speech vs. Respect for Religion
In this historical events worksheet, learners analyze political cartoons about the First Amendment. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons in the Classroom: Pitfalls of Democratic Elections
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about democratic elections that go bad. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Putting a Face on Our Fears
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon about the nuclear war threat and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Freedom is not Universal
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature caricatures of political leaders that have been challenged. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Toons as Tributes
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature tributes to Pope John Paul II. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: The Competition of Ideas
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons based on anti-American sentiments. Students respond to 4 talking point questions
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Cartoons in the Classroom: Drawn to Freedom
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze political cartoons that feature the free exchange of ideas and government criticism. Students then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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Armenian Genocide
As your historians examine the beginnings of WWI, ensure they are familiar with the Armenian Genocide. This basic introductory lesson plan utilizes teacher-led discussion, map analysis, and a Socratic seminar. Not much detail is offered...