In this social studies worksheet, students look for the words that are part of the word search that are focused upon the state of Wisconsin.

In this vocabulary word map worksheet, students choose a vocabulary word from a social studies text and complete a chart with a definition, synonym, sentence and illustration.

Students explore entrepreneurs of Nebraska. In this business and social studies instructional activity, students research Nebraska entrepreneurs to discover the history of their successful company.

Students generate a list of needs for a community project. In this social studies and philanthropy lesson plan, students listen to the story The Little Red Hen and discuss teamwork. Students plan for a lemonade stand, proceeds of which...

Students examine the early years of the New Netherlands colony.  In this Social Studies activity, students role play from the perspective of the Dutch West India Company, the settlers and the native population.

Students explore religion and culture. In this Social Studies lesson, students recognize differences in both the Muslim and global communities. Students will explore new vocabulary and engage in 6 different activities.

In this T chart worksheet, students can fill in this T chart with many different language, math, social studies, and science concepts. Students fill in 1 chart.

In this Regents High School Examination Comprehensive Examination worksheet, students listen to a first person account and answer comprehension questions.  Students then write a report for a social studies class using details and...

Middle schoolers write a fantasy story about time traveling back to the time of the Oregon Trail. In this Oregon trail lesson students gather information from their Social Studies textbook about life during the time of the Oregon Trail.

Students explore flags. In this social studies civics instructional activity students listen to Flags of the Metis by Calvin Racette. Students identify examples of symbols used in the 21st century. Students research information about...

Students discuss Paul Revere's ride. In this social studies lesson, students read Paul Revere's Ride and compare the differences between the poem and the historical event.

Students explore issues facing society today. In this social studies lesson, students discuss human rights concepts. Students discuss the role they play in promoting the idea of freedom.

Students explore the news media. In this social studies lesson, students discuss what the definition of news is. Students write a newspaper article about positive activity that students at their school are involved in.

Second graders investigate the story of "The Three Bears" while focusing on the character of Goldilocks. They answer key questions that are focused upon the development of positive feelings and reactions. Students discuss the possible...

Take a creative approach to teaching about community in a religious context. Learners read Acts 2:42-47 and choose the verse they feel exemplify the importance of community. They then pair share, write journal responses, and then...

Young artists draw a picture of what magical things can were seen in Washington D.C. while traveling along a magic tide. 

Should researchers be able to excavate, examine, and remove Native American artifacts from historic sites? Should companies be permitted to build on sacred Native American land? After watching West of the West's documentary, The Lone...

What’s the difference between primary and secondary source materials? Here’s a handout, designed as a reference for learners, that does a good job of distinguishing between primary and secondary source materials and providing examples of...

From Aphrodite to Zeus, here you'll find a PowerPoint presentation identifying basic information about 15 Greek gods and goddesses.

The Oscar for the Best Adapted Screenplay acknowledges a writer's excellence in adapting material found in another source. What do your class members know about adapted resources? Find out with an assessment that asks readers to...

Looking for a performance assessment that asks individuals to demonstrate their competency in writing about informational text? Use Frederick Douglass' essay "On the Dred Scott Decision," and an excerpt from Abraham Lincoln's 1857 speech...

The final lesson of a three-part series on Kate Chopin's The Awakening has scholars investigate life as a woman in late nineteenth-century America. They research the role of women in society through the eyes of the characters in the...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the National Anthem in 2016 as a form of protest. Were his actions appropriate? Using the provided website, pupils attempt to decide for themselves by reading the main...

A speaker's attitude toward his or her subject matter determines the tone of a piece of literature. Interpret the tone of four different poems, as well as their meanings, with supporting textual details.