Students investigate various disease epidemics that have devastated the world population at different points in history and examine the diseases' effects on the countries they impacted.

Seventh graders are introduced to the history of Korea. Using maps, they identify the reasons why Korea is important geographically. They also research the reasons for the Korean War and how actions of the United States and Korea led...

Eleventh graders explore the Merchants of death thesis.  In this American History activity, 11th graders explain the Neutrality Laws.  Students assess the overall effectiveness of US neutrality policy. 

Students create a timeline detailing the events of the Great Depression to identify causes of the Great Depression. Then students organize the programs created by the New Deal using a graphic organizer.

Ninth graders examine rates, matrices, histograms, line graphs, data analysis and data presentation in order to develop an understanding of how these concepts apply to a the effects of a specific disease.

Students researchhow Queen Ann's War of Europe affect Native Americans in New England. After reading excerpts from History of Deerfiel by George Sheldon and Nuthatch's Dilemma, a story about a Pocumtuck woman, students are prepared to...

Students study viruses and bacteria that can contaminate vegetables. They examine how vegetables can be preserved and what farmers might do to keep vegetables safe. They examine with pickling as a way to keep vegetable preserved safely.

Students compete activities related to the viewing of a documentary film. After viewing the documentary, The Dairy of Angelina Jolie and Dr. Jeffrey Sachs in Africa, students participate in a discussion of the leading factors leading to...

Ninth graders explore the lives of Jewish refugees during WWII. After reading a brief passage about the people and the voyage of the St. Louis, 9th graders discuss how refugees have been treated historically. Reading and testing...

Eighth graders investigate the causes of World War I. In this World War I lesson, 8th graders view a SMART Board presentation that features the causes of the war. Students review the information presented prior to completing the provided...

Students read and compare two Civil War recruitment advertisements from different years in the war. They decide how people's feelings about the war may have changed over the years by examining the tone of the advertisements.

Tenth graders examine the effects of the breakout of the West Nile Virus. They make predictions on its origin. They develop and present an action plan to stop the virus from spreading.

Students use the National Archives and Records Administration's records to research the history of the U.S. Food Administation.

Students explain how life changed drastically for many families. They recognize the hardships involved in emigrating and immigrating and explain the concept of being a victim

Fifth graders write a first draft of an oral presentation about the American Revolution and take their work through the writing process.

Students use maps, readings, photos and diagrams to identify and describe events in Pensacola, Florida that preceded the Civil War. They examine the role of Fort Pickens during the Civil War and consider the community impact of military...

Seventh graders engage in a instructional activity that investigates the sources of Food Borne Illness. The practices of prevention are covered in the instructional activity. Various foods are looked at for the nutritional value and...

Students observe plant and animal growth and participate in class discussions about the subjects. They also record their observations in a log. Using observation and the scientific method, they describe the characteristics of mealworms.

Learners evaluate the burning of Falmouth and its economic and political repercussions. They discuss the community of Falmouth during the Revolution and the role of a pastor. They read an excerpt and identify unknown words. They select a...

Students explain the difference between tribal, state and federal sovereignty. Using the internet, they read Supreme Court cases that focus on Native American law. They compare and contrast the view of the case from the Native...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This article will answer the basic questions about the outbreak of the Zika virus which is a mosquito-transmitted infection that causes issues in pregnant women. Learn how the virus is spread, how it...

This study resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for the MCAT. Questions related to the structure, growth, physiology and genetics of prokaryotes and viruses.

The primary access point for CDC-produced information about avian flu: key facts, current outbreaks, questions and answers, virus spread, eradication efforts and plans, travel advisories, and similar resources.

Complete learning module on the origins of World War I. Includes article with map, photos, primary source excerpts and questions for discussion as well as four common core activities, instructions and handouts for students and teachers....