In this Chesapeake Bay worksheet, students read a 1-page article about the region and then respond to 5 fill in the blank and 3 short answer questions.

In this John Smith worksheet, students read a 1 1/2 page passage about the history of John Smith and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 7 questions.

For this video worksheet, students view a video online titled Catch Up With John Smith and fill in the blanks to sentences about it after viewing it. Students complete 20 sentences.

In this John Smith worksheet, students access a linked Internet site, watch the cartoon about John Smith, and then answer 20 fill in the blank and 2 short answer questions regarding the video.

In this lighthouse worksheet, students read a one page passage titled Life As A Lighthouse Keeper and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 short answer questions.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 1-page article entitled "Life as a Lighthouse Keeper," and then respond to 11 questions.

For this reading and comprehension worksheet, students read a story titled Hiysi's Millstone, and answer short answer comprehension questions in the end. Students read 9 pages and answer 2 questions.

In this airplane worksheet, students build airplanes out of paper and test their accuracy while flying them. Students build 6 planes and fill out test logs to go with them.

In this design a tour of the archaebacteria kingdom worksheet, students read about the kingdom moneran being split into two kingdoms, one of which is the archaebacteria, then use the information to design a silly tour brochure for the...

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this world history lesson, students research several historical events and their impact. Students compose essays that address the question, "Why...

Students compare the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child to the Bill of Rights. In this social justice lesson, students read and analyze both documents. Students discuss how the documents compare and then write their...

Middle schoolers compare the Federalists and Anti-Federalists visions for the U.S. government. For this government lesson, students conduct research on Federalists and Anti-Federalists figures. Middle schoolers use their findings to help...

Twelfth graders examine the process of voting.  In this American Government lesson, 12th graders evaluate the arguments for and against alien voting.  Students participate in a debate on voting rights.  

Students examine opinions regarding the American policy of containment. In this Cold War lesson, students read articles by George F. Kennan and Walter Lippmann. Students compare the perspectives of the 2 men on U.S. foreign policy.

Students create a wax museum of famous Americans. In this research skills instructional activity, students read biographies of selected Americans and conduct additional research. Students dress as the famous Americans they...

Pupils interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Chinese immigration lesson, students research the Chinese immigration between 1850 and 1882.

High schoolers examine the purpose of Ellis Island. In this immigration instructional activity, students explore the operation of Ellis Island as they participate in a simulation that requires them to organize and handle immigrants...

Eleventh graders explore the immigration patterns in the United States.  For this American History lesson, 11th graders study the push and pull factors that caused immigration.  Students research one group of individuals and...

Students will examine data and research the historical backgrounds of various ethnic immigrants. For this Immigration lesson, students will examine the impact of immigration on the state of Nebraska. Students will research a facet of...

Students examine the impact of religion on the Cold War. In this Cold War lesson, students analyze speeches delivered by Lenin, Truman, and Graham regarding the role of religion in society. As a culminating activity, students are tested...

High schoolers examine primary sources. In this lesson on political parties, students view historic documents, speeches, and photos to trace the rise and fall of particular political parties. High schoolers will be looking at the success...

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. For this 1973 oil crisis lesson, students research details regarding President Carter's policies regarding the oil crisis that produced a scarcity...

Students examine the impact of inventions. For this technological advancements lesson, students compare the technology of the past to the technology of today. They identify inventions that were not available to their grandparents and...

Eleventh graders analyze popular radio shows of the 1930’s-1940’s.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders examine life before television and one of the ways people entertained themselves....