Eleventh graders compare 1920's America to modern America. For this historical perspectives lesson, 11th graders research both eras in American history using inquiry skills. As a culminating activity, students create digital slide shows...

In this exploration of the America's study guide worksheet, students respond to 13 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.

Young scholars examine the role of women in Mesoamerica. They watch segments of the Discovery video "Mesoamerica: The History of Central America". After conducting further research pertaining to specific Mayan women, they write...

High schoolers consider how to strengthen democratic principles in Latin America. In this government systems lesson, students explore the challenges to democratic forms of government in Latin America as they examine primary sources. High...

Learners examine the European conquest of North America. They participate in activities which allow them to discover the indigenous peoples of the region. They also place events in chrongological order.

Students learn about and discuss the important symbols that represent America. In this symbols lesson plan, students cut out pictures of the bald eagle, American flag, Liberty Bell, and more. They color them when they have them cut out.

Students examine the impact of court decisions. For this Supreme Court lesson, students read the National Socialist Party of America v. Village of Skokie (1977) case study regarding First Amendment Rights. Students take notes on the case...

In this symbols of America worksheet, students play a game, cutting out cards of descriptions of symbols and their names and matching, complete a word scramble and visit a link given to play a symbols game.

In this America puzzle, students identify the names of American inventors. A list of 45 names are given to assist students in identifying inventors.

In this Latin American history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Latin America from 1500 to the present.

Students interpret and analyze primary source documents and compare and contrast childhood today with that of the past.

Students research women that have made an impact in America. They create a front page article sharing the information they have collected. They also can create other articles for the newspaper relating to the time period.

Pupils examine the labor needs in colonial America. Using primary and secondary resources, they explore the major events and life in the United States during colonial times. They complete a chart listing the pros and cons of a slave...

In this South America word search worksheet, students locate the names of 35 South American countries. The word search is in the shape of the South American continent.

In this math and social studies worksheet, students solve 50 addition problems. They use the answers to find a phrase that describes America's first president in the puzzle at the bottom of page.

Students examine the correlation between urbanization and industrialization. For this 19th century American history lesson, students investigate census data from the late 1800's to find out how urbanization and industrialization in...

For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 19 identification questions about the countries located in North America.

Third graders research life of Plymouth Plantation and write letters about life there home. In this Plymouth life activity, 3rd graders complete a webquest as they gather information about the journey to America on the Mayflower and the...

Students create a picture of a toucan from the continent of South America using a pencil, marker, and oil pastels. Students identify the continent of South America and discuss the Toco Toucan. They follow teacher directions to create...

Students complete a variety of activities related to Colonial America and how people lived at that time. They conduct research on a selected colonial trade and present an oral report as role-playing that craftsman, and participate in a...

In this Science worksheet, students color a biome map of North America. Students color the map by solving the clues listed on a separate sheet of paper.

Students examine the Declaration of Independence. In this colonial America lesson, students read literature regarding the document as well as excerpts of the document itself. Students also perform a Reader's Theatre script based on the...

Eleventh graders focus on the role of transportation. In this transportation lesson, 11th graders look at the lives of Americans at the turn of the centuries. They compare and contrast 2000 to 1900. 

Students reflect on the events that led up to slavery in the early years of North America.  In this United States History lesson plan, students read excerpts from the book "Out of Many," then gather in small groups to answer...