One person, one voice ... right? Using a simulation where uneven groups are given the same voice, scholars discover why fair apportionment based on an accurate census is important. Once finished, they use actual data to consider what...

Young scholars create concept maps exploring causes of drug abuse that, in Siberia and around the world, often lead to the contraction of H.I.V., and develop solutions papers.

An interesting article on editors helps young writers understand the conventions of written English. They read a news article about an editor traveling America correcting spelling and punctuation errors on signs.  They discuss...

Sixth graders interview Veterans or role play to answer who, what, where, when questions. In this Veteran's Day questioning activity, 6th graders learn about the events in the military service of veterans. Students may simulate...

The 1980's was an interesting time for the American economic system. This presentation relates the lead to and the effects of Reaganomics, Trickle down economy, and Clintonomics. Embedded links, works cited, and images are included. A...

Middle schoolers put their geography skills to work. In this geography skills lesson, students research maps and other primary and secondary sources to simulate the site selection process for the Pennsylvania Railroad Shops post World...

Middle schoolers take a closer look at the geographic theme of place. In this geography skills lesson, students research their city and create murals that highlight its history, residents, landmarks, and resources.

Second graders explore Meriweather Lewis and iam Clark. They explore their contributions to history, and what their significance is in a timeline of Vermillion, South Dakota history.

Learners are introduced to new vocabulary associated with business cycles. In groups, they read excerpts from their textbook about the causes and effects of business cycles. To end the instructional activity, they identify the...

For this Christmas fun and games worksheet, students answer eight statements as true or false, unscramble ten words associated with Christmas and make as many words as they can from the letters in the word Christmas.

In this economic systems worksheet, students read and follow the provided 5 tips to locate, analyze, and discuss macroeconomics current event issues. 

Third graders experience what life was like during era in which "Sarah, Plain and Tall depicts using modern technology.

Detailed chart showing the number and duration of the business cycle in the United States, from 1854 to the present.

What caused the economic recession of 2001? According to this CNN Money article, a lack of consumer confidence to spend money, poor corporate performace, contraction in the manufacturing and retail sales sectors, and job layoffs.

Kids learn about the theory of relativity in the science of physics including examples, special vs. general, length contraction, and E=mc2.