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Exploring Community Through Local History: Oral Stories, Landmarks and Traditions
High schoolers explore the history of their local community. In this local history lesson, students analyze primary documents to develop an understanding of the local culture and traditions of their local community.
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What Did You Do After the War, Grandpa?
Students consider how World War II impacted Europe and European soldiers. In this Victory in Europe lesson plan, students visit selected websites to discover information about the war, its conditions, and the celebration that...
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Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi
In this famous leaders activity, students read a passage about Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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What's In The Bag?
Pupils research a historical figure from the United States and introduce their classmates to items associated with this person. They also predict how that historical figure would fit into today's society.
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Sing a Song of Coinage
Students examine the Tennessee state quarter. They discuss Tennessee's musical heritage, examine all of the coins and as a group, create a song about coins or money. They also complete worksheets pertaining to the lesson.
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Breaking News English: Pope's Funeral Delays Prince Charles' Wedding
In this English worksheet, students read "Pope's Funeral Delays Prince Charles' Wedding," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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The Journey of Sacagawea
Students examine the life of Sacagawea, the exceptional woman chosen to appear on the Golden Dollar, and write journal entries based on their research.
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Uncommon Americans
Pupils view a documentary called, Uncommon Americans, a special presentation of Biography, highlights the efforts of three extraordinary average citizens who have made a difference in their communities. Discussion and a creative project...
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The Early Suffragists
Students research early suffragists in an effort to find the most influential leader of the movement. They give presentations and the class chooses a winner. They write letters to the postmaster suggesting they be placed on a stamp.
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News Flash
Students research each year from 1933 to 1945 and come up with a newspaper headline to hang up for the rest of students to see.
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Inaugurating a President
Students study the traditions and history of the U.S. Presidential Inaugurations. They examine the topics George W. Bush talked about in his inaugural address and determine if his remarks clearly outlined what he has done.
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Order in the Court
Students identify the branches of government, who leads each branch and its responsibilities. They understand the role that John Marshall played in our government system. They research the role of the Supreme Court.
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The African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard
Students examine sites located in Massachusetts that celebrate the history of African Americans. In groups, they read census reports and oral histories to gather more information about this group of people. They develop a timeline of...
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Letters to the Man in the Moon
Young scholars write and communicate mathematically with their classmates. They discuss the mathematics that it took to allow us to conquer space and land on the moon. They sketch a plaque they would leave on the moon.
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Three Jewish Women In Mourning
Students conduct an investigation into the life cycle observing the effects of death upon loved ones. They conduct research about the Jewish traditions surrounding the issue of death and then write reflectively about the culture and...
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Quarter Coin Cookies
Students study the historical figures and symbols of U.S.
patriotism depicted on the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter coins. They explore the processes involved in making coins, and how metals canchange in consistency from the...
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What Does a Quarter Weigh?
Students study the historical figures and symbols of U.S.
patriotism depicted on the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter coins. They
create a balance scale from common materials to measure the approximate weight
of a quarter.
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What are Quarters Made of?
Students study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins,
especially the quarter. They l research why in 1965 the U.S. Mint decided to
change the metal composition of the quarter to copper coated with zinc. In addition, they...
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Metal Composition & the U.S. Mint
Learners study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins,
especially the quarter. Theyresearch why in 1965 the U.S. Mint decided to
change the metal composition of the quarter to copper coated with nickel.
In addition, they perform...
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NEWS FLASH
Learners research an assigned year and write a newspaper headline. In this WWI lesson plan, students design a newspaper headline to share with the class. Learners evaluate news coverage related to the Holocaust and discuss how they can...
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Bank On It! Worksheet: Flag Day
In this Flag Day learning exercise, students fill in the blanks in a short text about the history of Flag Day in the United States. There is no word bank.
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Easter Quiz
In this Easter quiz instructional activity, students complete 9 multiple choice questions about Easter. Students may click on an "answer" button for immediate feedback. Worksheet is labeled as an ESL activity, but is not exclusive.
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December Holidays Vocabulary Decoder Activity
In this December holiday worksheet, students match letters of words to definitions, decoding December holiday words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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ESL Holiday Lesson: Racial Discrimination Day
In this ESL holiday worksheet, students read or listen to a passage about Racial Discrimination Day and complete a variety of vocabulary and comprehension activities.