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Westward Expansion: Links to the Past
Learners investigate the impact of Manifest Destiny. In this California history lesson plan, students conduct research on the settlement of the state between 1849 and 1900. Learners use their findings to create scripts that link primary...
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Jamestown Colonies and the Powhatan Indians
Eighth graders discuss the Jamestown colony and the Powhatan Indians. In this colonial history lesson, 8th graders talk about conflicts between the Native Americans and the colonists. They read a biography about Pocahontas to help them...
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The Mystery of Easter Island and Commas
In this commas and Easter Island worksheet, students read three uses for commas in a box at the top of the paper. They punctuate 12 sentences properly by adding commas and periods where they belong.
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Breaking News English: Sharon Defends Gaza Pullout
In this English worksheet, students read "Sharon Defends Gaza Pullout," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Lesson Three: The History of Christmas Trees, Part Three
Learners explore the influence of different beliefs and customs on seasonal celebrations by recognizing their historic development. They develop an awareness that traditions and customs are influenced by different environments.
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Food Time Line
Fourth graders make a timeline to include the immigrants of 1880-1910. Then, in groups, they research foods consumed, purchase, and serve it to the class.
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History of Colorado-Migration to the West
Fourth graders identify reasons for people moving to the Colorado Territory and examine how moving in the 1800's is different than moving today. They also practice reading maps and gathering information from maps, as well as, describe...
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Trail of Discovery
Students collaborate on a research-based documentation of their town's founding, written from the point of view of a fictional person who lived there long ago
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Geography of the English Settlements
Third graders locate several important American colonial cities on a map and research how their proximity to water and nearby arable land affected the rate and success of settlement.
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Exploring Life in Jamestown Settlement
Third graders locate Jamestown settlement on a historical timeline and research colonial life. They name a restaurant, identify who their potential customers might be and prepare a typical colonial menu.
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Hardships of the Maine-land
Fifth graders examine the design of the Maine quarter reverse and identify the objects depicted. They compare the settlement at Popham, Maine with that at Jamestown, Virginia.They write journal entries and draw pictures about the Maine...
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African American Homesteaders
Pupils analyze the reasons African-Americans settled in the area to be known as Nebraska. Using primary source documents, they read about the challenges they faced and compare their growth and distribution of African-Americas in the...
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How Does Climate Influence Civilization
Young scholars demonstrate their knowledge of the Earth's systems. In this climate lesson students identify the climate of a chosen area and the effects it has on the lifestyles of those living there.
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Unsettling Plans
Students consider words that reflect their knowledge and opinions about Israel, Palestinian Authority and the Gaza Strip. They develop annotated timelines about the history of the region in the 20th century and create collages that...
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A Cultural Study of Arkansas and Saline County for Eleventh Grade Non-College American Literature
Eleventh graders divide into research groups and select a topic to pursue from a list that ranged from historical sites to local ghost stories to the nearby aluminum plant.
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Stress Dolls
Third graders compare responsibilities, opportunities and expectations of pioneer students to their own lives. They identify sources of stress and ways to alleviate stress.
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Time Travel
Fourth graders become familiar with the early explorers of our state. In addition, they conceptualize life during the 1800's in relation to their own personal histories and knowledge of 19th century events.
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A River Ran Wild
Learners describe and illustrate pollution and how to clean up pollution. They display their solutions by creating posters, signs, bumper stickers, slogans, T-shirt designs, commercials and poetry. This lesson ties in with 'A River Ran...
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Our Link To The Past
Students explore how we are linked to the past and what that means. Inquires are made into the concept of history as the passage of time and changing seasons.
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Making Faces: Understanding Artifacts Through Design Elements
Pupils examine and discuss drinking container artifacts from Jamestown. They view images of the artifacts, discuss their purposes, draw an original facial expression for a brown paper jug, and write a description of the facial expression.
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Arkansas Black Pioneers: A History of African-American Colonies in Arkansas
Students research regions of early Arkansas as they relate to African American colonies in Arkansas after the Civil War. They discuss the characteristics of the regions, view a Powerpoint presentation, and write reflective journals.
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Arkansas Black Pioneers: A History of African-American Colonies in Arkansas
Students identify various regions of early Arkansas as these regions relate to African American colonies that settled in Arkansas after the Civil War.
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Castolon Historic District
Students complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to the Castolon Historic District in Big Bend National Park, TX.
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Keys' Desert Queen Ranch
Students complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible field trip to Keys' Desert Queen Ranch in Joshua Tree National Park, east of Los Angeles.
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