Hone the research skills of your High school pupils through this online resource. They must find the answers to these questions using the Internet. All answers begin with the letter b.

The National Women's History Museum provides a plan designed to accompany their online CyberExhibit, Chinese American Women; a History of Resilience and Resistance. After examining a series of primary and secondary source documents,...

The Battle of Fort Sumter was both the first and the least deadly battle of the American Civil War, with no soldiers lost during the lengthy bombardment. Learn more about the first shots of the Civil War with a short reading passage and...

It's about real estate! Almost overnight, Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase about doubled the size of the young United States ... but was it constitutional? Using a variety of secondary and primary sources, including Jefferson's own...

Students write a persuasive essay as if they were an African American in World War II and decide if they would contribute war bonds or not. In this World War II lesson plan, students study the segregation of World War II and the unity...

Students investigate politics by speaking to the Mayor of their city. In this local politician lesson, students listen as the Mayor speaks in front of them in their class and ask the Mayor questions about his daily duties. Students write...

Pupils experience issues of intercultural children born as a result of the Occupation of Japan by American soldiers. They reflect on how these experiences and issues might be relevant to our own lives. Task cars are available to print...

Learners examine documents describing the experiences of survivors of the Great Chicago Fire, and write condolence letters.

Fourth graders review their prior knowledge from the previous lessons of this unit on Jamestown. After reading a novel, they examine and discuss the life of Pocahontas. Using the internet, they answer comprehension questions and write...

Students write a one-page letter to their Grand-Students in explanation of the image and why they chose to preserve this image for them.

Discuss as a class some problems that you would like to see changed in your school or community, and then take action! After your young citizens determine the appropriate steps they should take to accomplish their objectives, they will...

Students study the basics of mapmaking, then make a tally walker, (geographic location device used in secret).

Students analyze corporation whose stock they may consider buying for the Global Stock Game (GSG).

Students find out how to use annual reports to analyze a corporation whose stock they may buy for the Global Stock Game. They read the investor information section, which provides detailed information about the company's products and...

Young scholars discover the history and rules to the classic board game, Scrabble.  In this spelling lesson, students complete a KWL chart on Scrabble and present their findings in an oral report.  Young scholars work in pairs...

Students write about goals, responsibility, and persistence, and listen to President Obama's speech. For this President Obama lesson students create concept webs, listen with a purpose, and list the challenges of our generation.

In this map reading activity, students label a map of Australia by adding the names of states and cities. They answer eight questions about the map.

Young scholars discover the Medieval reformation. In this ethics activity, students simulate council and government bodies to determine responses to various opinions regarding religion and ethics. They determine what postilions to take...

Students study the attributes of the 8 realms of Hawaiian vegetation. In this Hawaiian vegetation lesson plan, students read project cards to determine the elevation, rainfall, and organisms that live in each realm. They make a poster...

Students, in groups, explore the Great Chicago Fire. They decide which moment from the fire is significant and create a story corner.

Students identify and research key event in the history of Illinois during the 1800's and create a dramatic skit or oral report based on the event.

High schoolers consider the responsibilities of Senate Judiciary Committee members. In this judicial hearings lesson, students participate in a mock Supreme Court Confirmation and discuss the outcome.

Young scholars examine examples of war propaganda.  For this historical literature lesson, students research the elements of propaganda in relation to various wars of the past.  They discuss different types of propaganda, and...

Students research categories within President Obama's agenda and create a PowerPoint presentation. For this President Obama agenda lesson, students research a category within President Obama's agenda and present their topic in a...