In this number sense worksheet, students analyze information pertaining to the guesses 12 children made about the mystery number. Students write A under each guess that came after the number 558; students write B under the guesses that...

In this Thoroughbred book series crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 22 clues pertaining to events and characters in the books. Students use the clues to identify the correct words that will solve the crossword puzzle.

In this packing for a trip brainstorming worksheet, students color a picture of suitcases. Students write a list of 8 things to take on a trip and 8 things to leave at home.

Students discuss and write about groups that need friends. In this friendship lesson, students create a banner for someone who needs a friend. students pair share to chose a recipient for the banner.

For this online interactive categorization worksheet, students examine 12 groups of 4 words each. Students identify a title for each set of words.

Students examine the discovery of the Americas.  In this US History lesson, students investigate the theory that Chinese explorers initially discovered America.  They collect research from a variety of sources, and distinguish...

Students practice their problem solving skills. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students solve story problems regarding the delivery of consumer goods.

Students consider how streets in their community were named. In this research skills lesson, students brainstorm the names of streets in their city or town and find out why they were named after certain individuals.

Students discover the Vietnam of today. In this research skills lesson, students identify what the country is like today. Students select projects from the provided list to complete and share with their classmates.

Seventh graders consider the freedoms they hold dear. In this historical perspectives lesson, 7th graders identify 4 freedoms that they have and then compare them to the listed freedoms in Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" speech.

Students determine what genocide is and consider why it took place in Rwanda. In this contemporary history lesson, students determine what genocide is and discuss the provided key questions to identify how Rwanda became a victim of it.

For this Great Wall of China worksheet, students read a 1-page passage about the construction of the wall and then respond to 4 short answer questions and write letters about the benefits of the wall.

In this affirmative action at work worksheet, 8th graders answer 10 questions about affirmative action and the Civil Rights Act. This worksheet has an attached lesson outline, that can be accessed by clicking on the words Affirmative...

In this early civilizations worksheet, students read 4 paragraphs about great river civilizations and then label them Nile, Tigris and Euphrates, Indus, and the Huang He River Civilizations. Student also complete a writing prompt on the...

In this Congress of Vienna worksheet, students read about the Congress of Vienna and then respond to 4 short answer questions about its impact on Europe.

In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 1 essay question about women in society.

In this global studies activity, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 1 essay question about religious conflict.

In this historical analysis worksheet, students read the 6 tips for studying historical time periods and then read a 1-paragraph selection about the Chinese approach to history and respond to 3 short answer questions.

This PowerPoint outlines methods for recognizing bias in various forms of media. The presentation defines loaded words, stereotypes, and one-sided arguments as types of bias and also highlights the characteristics of facts and...

Students explore U.S. foreign policy. In this diplomacy activity, students discuss and analyze the evolution of U.S. foreign policy between 1970 and 2000. Students research their textbooks, the Internet, videos, and filmstrips.

Young scholars examine the evolution of transportation systems. For this San Francisco history lesson, students compare and contrast the transportation provided in the city in the 1850s to today. Young scholars use their findings to...

High schoolers think critically and then present the information they have researched about the government.

In this thinking skills instructional activity, students study the three words for each question. Students then circle the word or object that does not belong and explain why.

Why might toy advertisers use gender stereotypes to sell their products? Young people think critically about media messages and its role in gender stereotyping with a thought-provoking lesson.