Students explore various elements in West African Culture through the medium of a traditional music and dance from Ghana. They take an imaginary tour of a village dance-drumming event in West Africa.

Ninth graders explore the meaning of the American dream and how it has been explained in various forms. After reading various immigrant accounts, 9th graders use poetry and writing to explain how different cultures view the American...

Tenth graders evaluate the contributions of female services pilots during World War II. They discuss the service of the women as well as the conditions they confronted. Students compare and contrast the treatment of male and female...

In this reading comprehension worksheet about the history of Ellis Island, students are given a 7-paragraph essay to read and 5 follow-up multiple-choice questions to answer.

In this music worksheet, students investigate the history of music and the musical style of the Caribbean islands. Students read a 1 page information sheet about the region and its music. Students answer 8 questions.

In this language arts activity, pupils fill in the blanks on 5 sentences. They answer 7 comprehension questions. Students complete a cloze activity of the transcript. The transcript of the article is included, although the main intent is...

In this world history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the colonies prior to the Revolutionary War. A short answer question is included as well.

In this Caribbean music instructional activity, 8th graders read about the cultural background of the Caribbean nations and about the characteristics of the music. They examine call and response, ostinato, and syncopated rhythms. They...

In this economics worksheet, students answer a variety of fill in and short answer questions, draw a diagram to illustrate the circular flow of economic activity, and write short essays to address prompts.

In this hangman puzzle worksheet, students are given clues about six different famous hangings. They are to solve each puzzle and write the name of the person who was hanged.

Students investigate taxation of the American colonist by the British which led to the revolution. In this American Revolution lesson, students analyze a poem called Revolution Tea, and then work in small groups to present an oral...

Learners survey the class and graph the results. In this graphing and data collection instructional activity, students conduct a survey to see where their shirts were produced. Individuals use software to graph the results and create a...

Pupils explore music that exemplified the Civil Rights Movement. In this music and history lesson, students research 1960's protest songs, Motown recorded music, and rap of the 1990's to consider the power of music and its reflection on...

Students explore protest songs. For this interdisciplinary lesson, students examine issues-based music by summarizing lyrics and revealing inferences, generalizations, conclusions, and points of view found in the songs.

In this reading comprehension about plants worksheet, students study an informative text about the medicinal use of plants. Students answer 4 short answer questions.

Learners analyze and identify visual symbols in everyday life and during a museum visit. In this visual symbol lesson, students study associated vocabulary such as analyze and interpret. They find and note attention getting symbols...

Students examine the concept of ethnic advertising. In this African American history instructional activity, students watch segments of videos about the history of ethnic advertising. Students respond to questions that...

Young scholars examine maps of the 1800's and 1900's. In this geography skills activity, students collaborate to read core maps and identify transportation centers and travel networks.

Students explore the Chautauqua movement. In this Pennsylvania history lesson, students use primary documents to explore what the Chautauqua was and how it made a difference in the American way of life.

Students analyze the architecture of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret as pieces of art. For this architecture analysis lesson, students read information about the Villa Savoye and write an essay about Frank Lloyd Wright's comments about...

Fifth graders create a timeline of the development of rice as an important crop. In this agricultural history lesson plan, 5th graders read about the history behind why rice was grown and where it is grown. Students demonstrate their...

Fourth graders complete a compare and contrast activity for American agriculture historical events. In this historical events in agriculture instructional activity, 4th graders review a timeline and complete research for agriculture in...

Students explore Middle Eastern relations. In this current events lesson plan, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the history of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Students...

In this Bjork worksheet, students read about the life of the performer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.