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Early European Explorers Map

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create an explorer's map. In this explorers lesson students use a map of the world as reference to draw their own map of Europe, North America, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. The students use their maps to show...
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Experimental Archaeology: Making Cordage

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students make a cordage and use an activity sheet to experience a skill that ancient Native American in North Carolina neded for everyday life.
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Where The Blue Fern Grows

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students discuss ancient plants and their adaption in the world. Students review forms of plant propagation. Given proper supplies and directions, students apply a variety of fern spores to peat pellets, monitor the growth, and...
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Understanding Greek Mythology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the role of Greek mythology in ancient Greek life. They discuss the origins of the Greek gods and goddesses, conduct Internet research, and present a project in the form of a dialogue between a Greek god and a...
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NOVA scienceNOW-Profile: Brothers Chudnovsky: Moving Images

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine digital images of the Unicorn tapestry. They discover why the Chodnovsky brothers had a difficult time piecing together digital scans of three-by-three-foot sections of ancient tapestry.
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Voicing Your Opinion

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the time period of Martin Luther.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders create their own 95 Theses.  Students compare their 95 Theses to that of Martin Luther.
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Creation Mythology

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students construct a map from geographic data and explain relationships found in the information. Students identify ancient beliefs and customs through Hawaiian creation myths while comparing similarities and differences and appreciating...
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Cave Paintings

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners examine various types of prehistoric art. In groups, they research the purpose of the drawings and use the internet to research the various ancient human groups. To end the lesson, they draw animals compared to the prehistoric...
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The Renaissance was a Rebirth

For Teachers 7th - 10th
For this Renaissance study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to 4 reflection questions.
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NFE General Knowledge Quiz

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders review various aspects of World History. In this World History lesson, 8th graders participate in a bingo game.  Students complete a worksheet during bingo.
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Ocean Life

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the fossil remains of ancient sea creatures. They create casts of fossils and identify how sea fossils are formed and consider what type of information fossils can give to scientists.
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Alexander the Great

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore how Alexander the Great expanded his empire and spread Greek culture.  For this World History lesson, 9th graders research the concept of Hellenistic Culture. 
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More Than One Grain of Rice

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore cultural habits by viewing food videos in class. In this agriculture lesson, 6th graders identify the importance of rice in the human diet and how different cultures prepare the food. Students view rice harvesting...
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Lesson Plan on Korea

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a lesson about ancient pottery making in Korea. The time of the research goes back to the 12th century. They read a story and study the attributes of characterization that the author uses.
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Sparta and Athens

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece instructional activity, 6th graders complete 16 lessons to learn about Ancient Greece. Students complete a quiz for assessment.
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Introduction To The European Union

For Teachers 9th - 11th
A lot happened to European economics, policy, and social systems after WWII. This 24 page social studies packet provides images, reading passages, comprehension questions, and critical thinking questions regarding all things Europe from...
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Korea's Involvement in World War II Whose Point of View?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research different points of view concerning Korea's involvement in World War II.
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Women's Rights Ancient Egypt and the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the rights of women in the United States and ancient Egypt. Comparisons between the two eras and countries are made as the wealth, business, marriages, court cases, divorces, and employment of women are probed.
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Chinese Inventions A Selected History of Science and Invention in China

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners study the history of Chinese technology by identifying when and where items were invented or discovered.
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My, How the World Has Changed!--Architecture from the past to the future

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners explore how structural forms adapt to evolving world cultures. In groups, students examine posters from the past and write about the picture. Learners make predictions about what the picture will look like in the future....
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Ancient Civilizations: Medieval and Early Modern Times

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders gain an understanding of the history of Mongolian culture through making inferences about Mongolian artwork
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The Golden Rule of Reciprocity

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students compare and contrast versions of the "Golden Rule of Reciprocity" as it is stated in several major world religions. They write their own version of the rule.
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The Whole World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss and evaluate the use of the Yin and Yang symbols in Chinese history, making connections to current trends in Chinese culture. Emphasis is placed on small group discussions.
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Exploring & Creating Mythology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners read and compare mythological stories from ancient cultures from around the world. In small groups they read a myth and present the storyline and themes to the class, and write an original mythological story of their own...

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