Engage your class while learning about the US Constitution with this fun primary grade social studies activity. After viewing a picture of the US Constitution, young learners piece together a US flag using stars and...

Sixth graders discuss key features from American history. In this flag and pledge lesson, 6th graders research the history of the United States flag and the principles of the Pledge of Allegiance prior to class. Students discuss their...

In September we celebrate Constitution Day. Begin the celebration with a grand conversation about the US Constitution. Follow up the in-depth discussion with a learning game in which scholars match terms to images such as...

Students examine the reasons for and the results of the US Revolutionary War. They watch a PowerPoint presentation to review the immediate results of the war. They design a flag for the newly free colonies.

How is the wind up there? The class builds a topography model using materials available in the classroom, then place wind flags in different locations on the landscape. Using a fan as a wind source, pupils collect data about how wind...

If you saw a person burning an American flag, how would you feel? Scholars analyze the concept of freedom of expression and speech with the Supreme Court case Texas v. Johnson. A short video clip creates open discussion in pairs on the...

To conclude the unit on "Exploring Identity in the United States," pupils consider whether it is possible to combine many voices into one national identity. After creating an identity chart that lists words, phrases, and images that they...

Just like a painting or the symbols on a flag, quilts can express ideas that reflect a cultural context, space, and time. The class discusses the history of quilt making throughout US history and what different types of quilts mean. They...

Third graders study symbolism by analyzing the symbols on both the Arkansas state flag and the United States flag in class discussion. They are assessed orally at the end of class. As an extension, 3rd graders can create a flag using...

Role-play and simulation exercises are fantastic ways to help learners understand the reality behind many social and historical events. Pretending they are colonists, upper graders choose a location, create a history, establish laws, and...

Ninth graders consider the right of freedom of speech as it is outlined in the U.S. Constitution. They receive background information for the US Supreme Court, the Bill of Rights, and free speech. They discuss a series of actual cases...

Students research the history of the process of amending the US Constitution to explain the latest amendment that failed on June 28, 2006. They complete the research and view images online.

Students research their family history by creating a family tree and using online tools. In this family tree lesson, students use bubbl.us to research their biographical information and web the data. Students create timelines for their...

Students read a USA Today article about U.S. democracy and then complete questions about the topic. In this democracy lesson plan, students read the article 'New Citizen Exam is Democracy 101.' Students learn about the test for U.S....

Fourth graders examine how symbols bring to mind facts, feelings, emotions, and events. They design a new, contemporary flag to promote the state of Utah.

Students analyze the symbol for recycling. In this recycling lesson, students define and identify various symbols and draw the symbol for recycling. Students investigate ways to keep natural resources in the recycling loop.

First graders examine customs of other nations and compare countries using Venn diagrams. They also write pen pal letters and e-mails to students in other countries.

Students explore American Indian cultures and changes caused by European exploration in North America.

Students work in small groups to create a game. They begin by performing a fitness activity, and discussing the fact that a game must be invented in order for people to play it. Students practice playing their game, and make refinements...

Students study the Tran-Atlantic Slave Trade and learn to evaluate historical arguments. In this slave trade lesson plan, students read about the Atlantic Slave System. Students take notes on slave trade and make a timeline for the...

Students read the book "Tsunami!" and discuss natural disasters and how they can prepare. This lesson is much more than a study of tsunamis. The lesson is chock-full of ways to study the Japanese culture across the curriculum. There are...

Students are able to: tell basic information about Mangolia: locate it on a world map, locate its capital, name the countries surrounding Mongolia, read a Mongolian folk tale, and explore about the balalaika.

Students observe the portrait Woman with a Pink by Rembrandt. They determine how the artist uses symbols to portray his character. They write poems using symbols.

Learners read various quotes by women regarding violence, war, and peace. They analyze and discuss the quotes and participate in various writing and role-play activities.