What, if anything, makes a war "just"? This is an interesting and important question to explore with your class, and you can utilize an excellent lesson plan to support your group inquiry. The American Revolution and the War of 1812...

How did those faces get on that mountain, and why did they choose those particular presidents? Learn about Mount Rushmore's construction and the history behind the men represented on the mountainside with a short reading passage and set...

In this American symbols worksheet, students read 16 vocabulary words that pertain to the United States. Students alphabetize the words.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a detailed factual story about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Students answer 6 questions responding to the story.

Here is a fantastic primary source analysis activity regarding Frederick Douglass' speech delivered at the unveiling of the Freedmen's Monument in 1876. The follow-up discussion questions and activities highlight Douglass' discussion of...

For this online interactive United States symbols worksheet, students examine 10 words and names and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.

As part of their study of the contributions of Abraham Lincoln, class members design their own memorial for this great president.

For this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about the feature American icons. Students respond to 4 talking point questions.

In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Revolutionary War. A short answer question is included as well.

Do governments have the right to authorize individuals to perform illegal acts during times of war? Did the US government really employ pirates? Use the War of 1812 as your vessel to answering these questions through class discussion and...

Have we forgotten? As part of their study of Remembrance Day, class members consider whether countries have kept their promise not to forget and create their own remembrance ceremony.

In this internet research worksheet, students answer ten unrelated questions by using the Fact Monster search engine. A sample question asks: "Achilles, one of the strongest heroes in Greek mythology, met his death when he was wounded in...

In this George Washington reading comprehension worksheet, 4th graders will read a short (1 page) biography about Washington and answer 6 multiple choice questions.

In this Statue of Liberty worksheet, students read a passage, then answer 5 multiple choice questions; answers included on page 2.

In this Iowa reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.

In this primary source analysis worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer questions that require them to analyze the pictured postcard.

For this French cultural history worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer questions regarding landmarks, sports, and other facts about French culture.    

For this simple subject worksheet, students underline the simple subject in 15 sentences and write the simple subject in 19 additional sentences. An answer key is given.