In this medieval times crossword puzzle learning exercise, students use the 10 clues to determine the words and names that fill in the blanks to appropriately complete the word puzzle pertaining to the state. A word bank is included.

In this Feudalsim learning exercise, students read a 1-page selection about the topic, examine the listed Web sites about the topic, and then respond to 14 short answer questions about the information presented.

Mask wearing is not just for Halloween! This attractive and informative set of worksheets discusses this important African cultural tradition, as well as a variety of other significant cultural attributes to ancient civilizations, such...

In this medicine in history worksheet, students read through the questions about the history of medicine. Students give short answers to the 18 questions.

Middle schoolers use the internet to research the geography of the Renaissance. Using maps of Europe, they identify at least three key cities during the time period and discuss the main types of transportation. They research the various...

In this Stephen Spielberg instructional activity, students read 13 clues about the life and films of the famous director. Students put their answers in a crossword puzzle.

In this social studies instructional activity, 6th graders complete multiple choice questions about economics, climate, maps, and more. Students complete 15 questions.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read paragraphs and fill in the blanks with words given and correct mistakes. Students complete 2 activities.

Students study the basic operation of a water rocket.  In this propulsionlesson plan students complete several experiments on constructing a bottle rocket launcher.

Student discuss whether coming to the United States was good for certain groups of immigrants. Using the internet, they examine settlement patterns for immigrants over a period of time. In groups, they role play the role of a family...

Through this set of three lessons about Ellis Island, class members will learn about why immigrants came to the United States, find out about the difficulties that went along with coming to America, become familiar with the immigration...

Students take up the challenge of deciding what to do when confronted by a difficult and awkward situation. They read the story and highlight sentences or phrases that have particular meaning to them and think about and discuss a...

Students examine the three primary structural forms of architecture. They view photos, take a walking tour of their community, conduct strength tests of post, beam, and arch construction, and analyze the test results.

Students review, compare, and contrast belief systems of the Silk Roads. They analyze primary texts of sacred and philosophical writings. Finally, students recognize the rich diversity of belief systems along the Silk Roads.

Describes how the Bubonic Plague was brought to Italy from China in 1347, how quickly it spread, and the devastating impact it had on Europe's population. Includes links to lots more information.

Clear and concise overview of the kinds of clothing worn during the medieval period by different classes of persons: peasants, royalty, clerics.

Students are sent back in time to Europe during the Middle Ages. They will stay for five days. They are taking a camera and a journal with them. They will present their journals and their pictures to the class when they return.

Use this site to create and print the parts of a castle. Includes instructions for putting it together as well as a link to more detailed information on castles in medieval times.

This illustrated lesson plan could easily fit into social studies or art unit on European castles. Students create a pop-up castle with construction paper and other art materials.