Standard Oil's stranglehold on the US government is the subject of a 1904 political cartoon. Kids use the questions on the provided learning exercise to prompt their analysis of this primary source.

Franklin D. Roosevelt's April 14, 1938 Fireside Chat on economic conditions provides young historians an opportunity to polish their primary source comprehension skills. A great resource to add to you curriculum library.

Here's an interesting lesson that combines elements of language arts, sociology, and a study of the many ways that people use transportation to get from one place to another. The eight-page plan includes worksheets and a word search that...

In this Walk Two Moons comprehension check worksheet, young scholars respond to 15 short answer questions covering chapters 41-42 of Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech in order to help them better understand the novel.

It wasn't just the great leaders of ancient Rome that shaped their civilization—the geography of the region played a major role as well. After first identifying major land masses, bodies of water, and city states on a map of Europe,...

Will Peter and Cole ever forgive one another? Anticipation guides contain questions such as this to help teach readers how to make predictions about a text. First out of a series of five resources, the guide is full of statements about...

In The Contender chapter questions worksheet, students complete several questions that cover information from chapters twelve and thirteen. This helps students advance their understanding of the text.

In this auxiliary and "to be" verb worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct verb. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

Students read and analyze two primary source documents written by Christopher Columbus.

In this addition and subtraction worksheet, 1st graders add and subtract in word problems up to the number 10. Students complete 20 problems total.

In The Contender chapter questions instructional activity, students answer several questions that cover information from chapters ten and eleven to advance their understanding of the text.

In this Enlightenment lesson, students respond to 34 short answer questions about John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Baron de Montesquieu, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Voltaire, Denis Diderot, and Mary Wollstonecraft.

In this Enlightenment worksheet, students read a paragraph and visit the noted Web sites to find the information to respond to 10 short answer questions about the philosophy and philosophers of the era.

In this comprehension worksheet, students read chapters 3 and 4 of Shiloh and complete multiple choice questions. Students complete 14 questions.  

Learners read the story of The Emperor and the Kite examining new vocabulary and working on comprehension skills. They examine how to summarize the story after reading it.

In this energy instructional activity, students review the equations to solve for work and power. Then students complete 10 matching, 14 fill in the blank, and 10 problems to solve.

Students identify different viewpoints in society. They describe the characteristics of some of the individuals involved in the march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. They listen to a historical narrative and identify issues of...

In this Jesus worksheet, students read a 1/2 page passage about Jesus and his friends and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 9 questions total.

Students view a documentary on Mr. Dow and Mr. Jones. The Dow-Jones Industrial Average is the most commonly used economic indicator in American finance. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and complete a timeline to chart stock...

In this problem solving worksheet, learners solve a total of 7 equations, drawing models and using algorithm. A reference web site for additional activities is given.

Fourth graders identify the origins of their own ancestors and possible reasons for immigration. They research immigrant groups of Wisconsin, including origins and daily life, and then create timelines depicting their settlements.

In this primary history worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study the arts and theatre of ancient Greeks. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete

In this reading and study guide for Lord of the Flies, students must define vocabulary words from the reading, be able to define and apply literary terms, and answer comprehension questions based on the reading.

In this comprehension worksheet, students read The City of Ember chapters 8 and 9 and answer multiple choice questions about it. Students complete 13 questions.