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What Is In A Name?
Fourth graders investigate the meaning of names and how they are used to name geographic places. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Special attention is paid to names given within the Native American culture. Students...
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Centennial: This I Value...Hidden Treasures
Fourth graders explain the contributions of Native American Indians, explorers, and Utah's pioneers. They classify items based on value and determine what makes them valuable to individuals, groups, communities, etc.
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Learning About Colonial Life
High schoolers use predictions to explore the lifestyle of American colonists. They draw conclusions about the culture of colonial America based on items used in daily life.
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Changes In The New Nation: New Beginnings
Students consider the role of American newspapers in the revolution and plans for new government. In this early American history lesson, students determine how communication provided by newspapers contributed to the organization of the...
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Chapter 18 – The New Deal
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding New Deal policies and respond to 47 short answer questions.
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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?
Students explore the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin. For this colonial history lesson, students research Benjamin Franklin's work as a printer, a writer, a statesman, and an inventor. Students determine what his most...
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Ideas in Action
For this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to ideals that led to forming the U.S. Constitution. A short answer question is included...
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You Gotta Know the Territory
Students examine the relationship between Native Americans and those who settled the Iowa territory. In this Iowa history lesson, students investigate the process for settling the territory and how intercultural relationships developed...
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The Boston Tea Party
Students analyze the impact of Tea Act in the colonies. In this colonial America lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the Tea Act, Samuel Adams's execution of the Boston Tea Party, and British reaction...
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Town Meeting with Class
Students discover civic responsibility and the purpose of town meetings. In this U.S. Government lesson plan, students investigate how the government is involved with almost every decision made in a city, no matter how big or...
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Latin America: 1500-Present
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 and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 23 short...
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Social Studies Review for Grade 4 (4.1)
In this social studies review for grade 4 (4.1) worksheet, 4th graders answer 25 multiple choice questions in standardized test format about U.S. history.
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Mesoamerica
Students demonstrate knowledge of early Middle American civilizations. They study Mesoamerican i religions, governments, and achievements. They identify geographies of North and South America.
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Flawed Democracies, Human Rights
Middle schoolers investigate the bombing of Pearl Harbor. In this U.S. History lesson, students discover the Japanese internment camps and why our government chose to relocate the Japanese. Middle schoolers examine...
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Our National Documents
Students consider the significance of selected American documents. In this civics lesson, students analyze excerpts of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
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Wake Up King George!
Fourth graders research the conflict between the American colonies and England and write about it. In this America verses England lesson plan, 4th graders read books, watch videos, and have class discussions about this time in history...
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Thomas Jefferson
In this American history comprehension worksheet, 6th graders read a selection on Thomas Jefferson and answer 16 short answer comprehension question.
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Rosa Parks
Students identify the heroic actions of Rosa Parks. In this African-American instructional activity, students read the book, Rosa Parks: My Storyand create a timeline of the events from the biography.
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Social Studies, Booklet 2 Document-Based Question, 2001
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 1 essay and 14 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.
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The Wyandotte Constitutional Convention: The Issue of Suffrage
Seventh graders discover details about the Wyandotte Constitutional Convention. In this Kansas history lesson, 7th graders tackle civil rights concerns as they draft persuasive speeches to secure the rights of young voters in the state.
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Ancient Greece
Sixth graders identify ancient Greek influences in the modern world. For this ancient Greece lesson, student research the government, religion, economy, inventions and contributions of Greece. Students participate in a debate about life...
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America Since 1970 (5)
In this online interactive American history instructional activity, students answer 13 matching questions regarding contemporary American history. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Chapter 17 – The Great Depression
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages on the Great Depression and respond to 27 short answer questions.
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Social Studies, Booklet 2 Document-Based Question, 2008
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 1 essay and 10 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.