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The Meat-Packing Industry in Chicago During the Progressive Era
Students examine maps showing the hog and corn distribution of the United States. In groups, they research the reasons why Chicago became the natural hub for meat-packing processing in the United States. They examine changes in...
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Introduction to Waste Management
Students research the difference between hazardous waste and municipal solid waste. Different companies in their community are researched to determine which are contributing waste in their region, what type of waste is generated, the...
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Cold War Conflicts
Students participate in extensive discussion about the Cold War and then analyze and express their opinions (at least one for each of the 3 questions) posting them to a discussion board.
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How Do I Find Out More About...?
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Era of Good Feelings lesson, 8th graders research historical figures of the Antebellum Period. Students use their findings to create...
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Working 9 to 5?
Students identify different industries of the Industrial Revolution in America through the following: text, web research and image analysis. They evaluate a poster created by their classmates using a Poster Analysis Form.
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Three Centuries of Child Labor In America
Fifth graders investigate the history of child labor that is found in America. They use a variety of resources to conduct research. Students create cause and effect arguments using the information that is found. They also compare and...
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Voyage of the St. Louis
Ninth graders explore the lives of Jewish refugees during WWII. After reading a brief passage about the people and the voyage of the St. Louis, 9th graders discuss how refugees have been treated historically. Reading and testing...
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Forestry Background
In this environment worksheet, students read the background information of forestry and focus upon harvesting and forest management.
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Yours and My Trail of Tears
Students investigate the Trail of Tears. In this United States history lesson plan, students identify the reason for removing the Cherokee Nation and role play a modern day situation similar to the Indian Removal Act. Students reflect...
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Prohibition Then; MADD Today
Young scholars examine consumer traits. In this economics lesson, students examine the separate histories of Prohibition and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Young scholars participate in a classroom simulation to discover how the...
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Advanced Critical Reading: The Great Debates
For this critical reading worksheet, students read a passage about The Great Debates between Kennedy and Nixon and answer questions based on the reading.
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A Bus Ride to Remember: Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read 4 separate selections and respond to questions regarding each selection.
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The Clinton Administration (5)
In this online interactive history activity, students respond to 14 matching questions regarding the presidency of Bill Clinton. Students may check their answers immediately.
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World War II
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 21 matching questions regarding World War II. Students may check their answers immediately
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The U.S. Presidents
Learners identify the Presidents of the U.S. by their physical characteristics and their impact on America. In this Presidents lesson plan, students read about each President, look at their pictures, and identify each of them based on...
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Who Am I as a Career? Who Art Thou?
Seventh graders explore career options and goals. In this career lesson, 7th graders study occupation cards and find a career path they are interested in. Students work in groups to to sort occupation cards with a career path poster....
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Bill of Rights: Rights and Responsibilities
Students explore the Bill of Rights. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students consider the individual liberties outlined in the Bill of Rights as they read the provided handouts and complete the provided worksheet activities.
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Adventures of Lewis and Clark Lewis and Clark Journal
Eighth graders experience the Lewis and Clark expedition. In this Corps of Discovery lesson, 8th graders research details regarding the expedition in order to complete a classroom project that requires them to create journals that might...
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Terrorism: How Have Other Countries Handled It? How Should We?
Students explore the questions of security. In this terrorism lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of methods countries have used to combat terrorism. Students respond to discussion...
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Bringing Democracy to Japan
High schoolers study a piece of Japanese contemporary history. In this democratic values instructional activity, students listen to their instructor lecture on the implementation of democratic government in Japan. High schoolers respond...
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Connecticut Communists
Eleventh graders investigate Cold War politics. For this Connecticut history lesson, 11th graders discover details about the Connecticut Seven who were indicted for violating the Alien Registration Act of 1940. Students write closing...
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Metis- Grade 12
Twelfth graders explore the settlement of the Canadian Northwest. In this Canadian history lesson, 12th graders research the Metis, the Canadian, Euro-Canadians, Ontario Society, and Quebec Society. Students present their research...
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Boarding School vs. Day School Experiences
Students compare and contrast the lives of Hopi children that attend boarding school and those that attend day school. For this schools lesson plan, students understand changes over time as they look at these schools chronologically.
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Appeasement Student Worksheet
In this World War II learning exercise, students read a 1-page selection about Appeasement as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 7 short answer questions.