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Making a Difference Globally
Students discover what the common good is and how to be a part of it. In this community lesson plan, students discuss the war in Iraq and how people are working for the common good. Students then discuss the term philanthropy.
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The American Revolution
Fifth graders read about the Revolutionary War. In this history instructional activity, 5th graders review what they know about the the Revolutionary War in order to identify British and American leaders. Students read a chapter from...
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"A Costly Prosperity", South Carolina during World War II
Eleventh graders study the history of South Carolina during World War II. For this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze the economic growth of this state through primary sources. Students interpret many different types of...
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America's Wars
Students classify information regarding American involvement in wars. In this classification lesson, students examine the causes of the war in which the United States has been involved, and classify them as mainly political, social,...
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Gunpowder and the Explosion of World War
Middle schoolers consider how technology changed the world of war. In this world history lesson, students research 20th century world conflicts and then compose essays that feature the how technology changed the way that wars were fought.
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Rhetoric and War
Students examine the relationship between rhetoric and war. In this history of war lesson, students analyze paintings, photographs, movies, and articles that paint an opinionated picture of war. Students discuss their impressions of the...
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From War to Peace
In this post World War I worksheet, students review a chapter as they write 5 vocabulary terms that match 5 definitions, change 3 false statements into true statements, and explain 2 historical themes regarding this time period in United...
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The French and Indian War
In this social studies learning exercise, students find the words that are related to the French and Indian War. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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French Revolution Word Search
In this social studies activity, students look for the words that are found in the word search about the French Revolution. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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The Battles of The Civil War
In this social studies activity, students find the words that are studied for vocabulary related to the battles of The Civil War.
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World War II
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words related to World War II and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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WW2
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the events of WWII and the answers to the word search are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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War & Peace
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are used to describe war and peace times .The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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World War 2 Wordsearch
In this social studies instructional activity, high schoolers find the words that are related to the events surrounding World War 2. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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World War I Puzzle
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to World War I and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Revolutionary War Word Search
For this history worksheet, students find the worst that are associated with the Revolutionary War and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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TREBUCHET
For this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept of war and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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The War of 1812
For this history worksheet, students find the words that are intended to review the events of the War of 1812. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Civil War Newspaper
High schoolers investigate the concept of the Civil War while conducting research using a variety of resources. The information is used to create a source for a class project. They create a class newspaper that becomes a summary of some...
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VS.7a
Seventh graders explore, analyze and identify the events and differences between northern and southern states that divided Virginians and led to secession, war and the creation on West Virginia. They discuss the conflicts that developed...
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Sami and the Time of Troubles
Students read Florence Parry Heide and Judith Heide Gilliland's, Sami and the Time of Troubles before discussing it as a class. They brainstorm ideas for a letter to the main character, Sami. Next, they write a rough draft of a letter to...
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Harnessed for War
Learners research past soldiers to learn how their fighting styles were shaped by available technology. They develop profiles of three different societies' soldiers in three different periods to see the evolution of fighting styles.
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Children of War
Students discuss children's rights during wartime and watch public service announcements. After reading excerpts from children's diaries of war, they work in groups to create a storyboard for their own PSA on children's rights during...
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War In Iraq Comparison
Fifth graders use the internet to research the Silver Star given to those who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Using the information, they write a short report on one of the recipients of the Silver Star. In groups, they visit a...