Ninth graders examine the differences in the way genders have been treated in the same society over the course of a nation's history.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders study the factors that have caused changes in...

Students examine the concept of gender bias. In this discrimination lesson, students research 1940's and 1950's America and determine how historical events shaped the changing role of women in the country.

Students create questions pertaining to Catherine, Called Birdy.  In this Catherine, Called Birdy lesson, students predict the type of book from the cover and discuss the style.  Students relate their questions about God to...

Young scholars create a presentation on one of seven diseases common to sea going ships.  In this diseases on ships lesson, students research diseases commonly found on ships of the late 16th and early 18th centuries. ...

Young scholars research facts about Indiana's history. In this state history lesson plan, students use primary and secondary sources to research significant events from Indiana's history. They work in small groups to create a class...

Students consider how the American Civil War affected Northerners and Southerners. For this primary source analysis lesson, students read the provided narratives of the war and respond to questions about both of the narratives.

Eleventh graders determine whether or not they would have dopped the atomic bomb. In this Truman presidency lesson, 11th graders research primary and secondary sources about the Manahattan Project and World War II. Students...

Students observe the pictures and maps of the Sequoyah Indians. In this Sequoyah lesson plan, students use the maps and pictures to discuss observations and write responses of the Indian point of view.

In this ecology activity, students study the list of endangered species today. They complete 7 short answer questions that follow.

In this environmental science activity, students read and study water maps from an interactive website to complete 8 short answer questions that follow.

In this environmental science worksheet, learners study and read ESI maps on oil spills and complete 8 short answer questions that follow.

In this plurals worksheet, students write the plural forms of words and sentences having to do with shopping. Students complete 77 problems total.

Seventh graders compare and contrast sedentary and nomadic tribe life. In this Native American culture lesson plan, 7th graders research primary documents about the Osage and Kiowa tribes. Students create a series of illustrations to be...

Seventh graders discover details about the Wyandotte Constitutional Convention. In this Kansas history instructional activity, 7th graders tackle civil rights concerns as they draft persuasive speeches to secure the rights of young...

Students study conflicts over taxation. In this American Revolution lesson, students research the taxes imposed on the colonists by the British and determine how the colonists attempted to abolish the taxes through non-violent protests....

In this Baptism instructional activity, students research Baptism on the computer using a site given, then complete 6 follow up activities. An additional web site is given for more resources.

Students learn just what goes into a chocolate bar. In this chocolate activity, students research cacao beans and the nations that produce them. Students also examine chocolate recipes.

Students examine 21st century learning tools. In this digital tools instructional activity, students discover what the Internet is and explore the success of Google and MySpace. Students discuss what they think could be the next big...

In this internet against insomnia worksheet, students read a passage about the internet, answer true and false questions, and find vocabulary words. Students complete 22 problems total.

For this superlatives worksheet, students read a passage, answer true or false, fill in the blanks with verbs, and more. Students complete 4 activities.

Eighth graders explore the battles of the Civil War through journaling exercises. In this American Civil War lesson, 8th graders write journals from the perspective of teens accompanying the troops into various battles.

For this King John's castle worksheet, students read about the castle, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, and more. Students complete 5 activities

For this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber.

Students use keywords. In this keywords lesson students research information on how people lived in the past. They record their findings in their journals.