In this motivations behind exploration study guide worksheet, pupils read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to a reflection question.

Ninth graders research the reasons to why people want to find the city of El Dorado. In this Spanish exploration lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students present their findings to the...

Fifth graders use their research information to design their explorer slide using PowerPoint after observing the teacher's model. They design the first slide as a team coming up with a title, slide 2 should give background, slide 7...

Students research a selected explorer and teach their small group about their explorer during a jigsaw activity. Independently they write a letter as if they were on a voyage with their explorer, and create a world map that includes the...

Students discuss photosynthesis. They explore and discuss surface tension, hydrogen bonding and capillary action with hands on experiments. They make journal entries and draw pictures of the different stages of the experiments.

Students examine a shipwreck from the late Bronze Age. As a class, they view a variety of slides to describe the cargo and examine the artifacts found on the wreckage. They discuss what each object tells them about the crew and the time...

High schoolers write a 250-word report on their findings, comparing life in the Middle Ages to what they already know about life today. They explore a website imbedded in this plan to do their research.

Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Exploration Age instructional activity, 8th graders compare historical maps with new maps focusing on the route of Hernado de Soto.

Students explore the life and the contributions of Christopher Columbus. In this Exploration Age lesson, students participate in several activities regarding the explorer. Students use the Internet and print resources to research...

Students visit the Newport Mansions. In this Gilded Age lesson, students explore the architecture and design of The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House. Students create visual presentations that show the artistic features of the homes...

Students use a website to do various projects about the ice age and discover the route taken by the first arrivals are unknown and are the subject of a great deal of debate and research.

In this history of medicine worksheet, students explore details about doctors, illnesses, hospitals, and treatments during the Middle Ages.

Middle schoolers investigate deep sea explorations and the challenges that can occur.  In this deep-sea exploration lesson students work in groups and create a deep sea exploration mural. 

Students examine the importance of culture and economy changes that occurred due to the great explorations. In this explorations lesson, students create a list of major explorers. Students focus on one main exploration and give an oral...

Students explore radioactive dating using a radiometric Dating website. In this chemistry lesson plan, students will work in small groups to collect data that shows how fossils are dated. As a follow-up, students will research a...

Seventh graders examine the controversial role of Christopher Columbus. In this Christopher Columbus instructional activity, 7th graders determine what Columbus was like and what his motivations were as they research print and Internet...

Fifth graders explore the impact exploration and colonization of North America had on human history. In this American colonies instructional activity, 5th graders compare differences between colonial areas. Students investigate the...

Students explore Mount Everest. In this exploration lesson, students read "The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest," by Steve Jenkins. Students then respond to discussion questions and participate in a map skills activity.

Students research the exploration of Antarctica by the explorer Sir Ernest Shackelton. In this Antarctic exploration lesson, students watch a movie about Sir Ernest Shackelton and his ship the Endurance. Students study a map of...

Fifth graders investigate the effect of North American colonization on human history. In this colonization lesson plan, 5th graders explore the global impact of colonization of North America. Students investigate the impact of geography...

Fifth graders explore the economic effects of the colonization of North America. In this Social Studies lesson, 5th graders examine the economic  and cultural results that occurred due to North America entering the market. Students...

Third graders investigate the history of North America by creating a map.  In this world geography lesson, 3rd graders analyze the voyage Christopher Columbus took to arrive at the new world by creating a map of his...

Students explore the three main forms of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. They examine concrete examples of each, using their five senses and "experimenting" to find differences in them. They find pictures of each, cut them out and past...

Fourth graders discuss the major nations of California Indians, their geographic distribution, economic activities, legends and religious beliefs. They describe the function of Spanish missions and the influence of Catholicism. In...